MOUNTAIN ODYSSEY

Mountain Odyssey are a provider of rock climbing instruction and hill walking guiding services. We specialise in providing excellent instruction and guiding, through a foundation of professional skill, knowledge and expertise.

We offer a bespoke service for rock climbing and hill walking based in North Wales. We provide both instruction and guiding for all disciplines of climbing, as well as scrambling, mountaineering, and hill walking. We also run guided hill walks, and walking holidays based in Snowdonia, North Wales.

Mountain Odyssey was founded by Jono Redmond, who is a fully qualified Mountaineering and Rock climbing Instructor, International Mountain Leader, and Climbing Coach. Having moved from Ireland in 2021, Jono is now based in Snowdonia, North Wales. He provides the majority of his guiding and instruction here. He also runs bespoke courses and events in Ireland, Scotland, and further afield on request.

From Jono…

“Hello, I’m Jono, and I originally come from Co. Wicklow, Ireland. I have been instructing and coaching rock climbing for the past twelve years, sharing my passion of what I love doing most in life. Climbing has brought me on many adventures both home and abroad, providing me with unforgettable memories  and life changing experiences, in many wild and beautiful places.

By following my passion, it is my wish to share my knowledge and experience with others. To provide them with the opportunities to learn and experience the world of rock climbing for themselves, safely and confidently. I thrive to inspire others to make that connection with the natural world and the beautiful landscapes and mountains we visit for outdoor activities.

Over the past few years, I have had the opportunity to coach and train climbers of all types, from beginner & advanced climbers, to top youth climbers competing internationally on the Irish climbing team. I find the best part of learning, is sharing what you know, and with this I share my world of climbing with anyone and everyone.” 

My Qualifications

Mountaineering & Climbing Instructor Award

International Mountain Leader Award

Rock Climbing Instructor Award

Climbing Coaching Award

REC 3 (Remote Emergency Care)

Member of the Association of Mountaineering Instructors

Member of the Brittish Association of Inenternational Mountain Leaders

Rememberable Climbing Moments

Representing Ireland at international climbing competitions Bouldering world Cup Laval, France June 2014, Bouldering World Championships Munich 2014

Climbing The Nose in a day, El Capitan, Yosemite

American Route ED3, South Face of the Fou, Massif du Mont Blanc

Swimming through a shark attack f8a+, El Chorro, Spain

The Hills have eyes F8A+ (Third ascent), Wicklow

Ski descent of Mont Blanc via Dome du Gouter ridge, France

Lush E7 6c (Second Ascent), Dalkey Quarry, Dublin

Franks Wild Years, F8A+, Cresciano, Switzerland

Hows your wee toe E5 6a (First Ascent), Inis Mór, Aran Islands

Verdict F8A, Fontainebleau

The Wall of Prey E5 6b, Fairhead

The Power of the Hobo E7 6c, Co, Clare

Takamine 8b, Bionassay, Chamonix

Faith E7 6c, Mirror Wall, The Burren