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Alcazaba a walk on the wilder side of the Sierra Nevada


Alcazaba a walk on the wilder side of the Sierra Nevada

The mighty Alcazaba, arguably the finest peak in Spain's Sierra Nevada makes a fine 2 day backpacking ascent.


Wanderings on and off the Alta Via 2 trek in the Italian Dolomites


Wanderings on and off the Alta Via 2 trek in the Italian Dolomites

One week traditional hut to hut trekking on the Alta Via 2 and one completely different week "making it up as we went along" heading south at a lower level


Getting into Backpacking for the first time?


Getting into Backpacking for the first time?

Interested in preparing an overnight camp in the mountains but are a bit wary of the weight to be carried. This is to encourage you and give you a place to start the journey of what to bring and what to pack.


A weeks snowshoeing in the Picos de Europa


A weeks snowshoeing in the Picos de Europa

In March 2024 we headed for the Picos de Europa for a few days snowshoeing. Here is a short report about what we found


Exploring the ravines of the Gorafe Badlands


Exploring the ravines of the Gorafe Badlands

Hiking in the ravines of the Gorafe Desert whilst also filling in some blanks on the map and ascending "Barranco de los Nómadas"


Review of the OMM Core Hoodie integrated into a lightweight mountain clothing system


Review of the OMM Core Hoodie integrated into a lightweight mountain clothing system

My experience of how the OMM Core Hoodie fares as one layer of a 3 layer adjustable, flexible and lightweight mountain clothing option


Travelling ´Arse About Face´ in the Mountains


Travelling ´Arse About Face´ in the Mountains

Rethinking the way you approach your mountain trips and the benefits that that might bring.


Review and first test of the Motorola Defy Satellite Link


Review and first test of the Motorola Defy Satellite Link


The deterioration of Google Search and the alternatives


The deterioration of Google Search and the alternatives

A few observations about the search relevancy of Google and what I am doing to counter


Endemic wild flowers living on the west face of Mulhacen


Endemic wild flowers living on the west face of Mulhacen

A compilation of the wild flowers that we encountered high up on the west flank of Mulhacen on a recent ascent


Searching for the Lake With No Name


Searching for the Lake With No Name

A two day trip into the unknown to visit the "Lake with No Name", a magical and serene place. Returning having discovered both Lake Wallaby and Laguna de los Dos Dickys


Underestimating difficulties on the Buitreras


Underestimating difficulties on the Buitreras

Describes a very tough and tiring but ultimately exciting and enjoyable romp around Las Buitreras del Durcal. Amazing, spectacular scenery and just 20 minutes drive from home.


Ruta Gollizno, Moclin


Ruta Gollizno, Moclin

PHOTO ALBUM - A spectacular circular hike from the town of Moclin


Traverse of Chullo from Puerta de la Ragua


Traverse of Chullo from Puerta de la Ragua

PHOTO ALBUM - Describes a traverse of Chullo in the eastern Sierra Nevada hills today from the Puerto de la Ragua


Niguelas, Ruta Pavilla and Falla


Niguelas, Ruta Pavilla and Falla

PHOTO ALBUM - A short walk around Niguelas taking in the Falla Natural Momument and the aerial walkway of the Sendero de Pavilla


Fuentes de Conchar


Fuentes de Conchar

PHOTO ALBUM - Fuentes de Conchar. A beautiful, varied and constantly changing walk close to home and enjoyed by all.


The lost refuge of Piedra de los Pajaros


The lost refuge of Piedra de los Pajaros

PHOTO ALBUM - A tough, mainly pathless ascent yesterday over Cuna (2292m) to the old cave/refuge at Piedra de los Pajaros (2550m).


Fun, frolics and gymnastics in the eastern Sierra


Fun, frolics and gymnastics in the eastern Sierra

Describes an eventful and enjoyable Nomads day out exploring the eastern Sierra Nevada hills, situated west of the Puerta de la Ragua


Ruta Boabdil - Beznar, Izbor and Pinos de Valle


Ruta Boabdil - Beznar, Izbor and Pinos de Valle

PHOTO ALBUM - Linear walk starting at the Beznar Dam and going down the Rio Izbor to Izbor before returning uphill to Pinos de Valle


Peña de la Cruz


Peña de la Cruz

PHOTO ALBUM - A superb summit which we attained from the village of Prado Negro in the Sierra de Huetor