El Perro Negro

Grumpy old mountain man living in Spain

LoRa mesh networks using Meshcore software

LoRa mesh networks using Meshcore software

Building a local mesh network in the Alpujarras using Meshcore

Technology, Miscellaneous

Backpacking in the Pyrenees

Backpacking in the Pyrenees

Our walking and backpacking trip to the Pyrenees to do the "3000 Ibones", including a road trip back home

Trekking, Pyrenees

Discovering Long Range Radio Communications (LORA)

Discovering Long Range Radio Communications (LORA)

My experiences with LORA radio communications using the Reticulum Network Stack to build networks

Technology, Miscellaneous

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.

Trekking, Sierra Nevada

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

Trekking, Dolomites, Expeditions, Travel

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.

Spain, Miscellaneous

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

Spain, Snowshoeing

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"

Andalucia, Walking, Nomads

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

Miscellaneous

5 DAY WALKING HOLIDAY Picos de Europa

5 DAY WALKING HOLIDAY Picos de Europa

Summary This is one of Europe's most sought after and top treks. Superb hiking each day though a variety of types of terrain. From the spectacular Barranco de Cares through to the high mountain pastur...

Spain, Walking

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.

Miscellaneous

Review and first test of the Motorola Defy Satellite Link

Review and first test of the Motorola Defy Satellite Link

We were at 3000m yesterday in a high, remote valley without cell phone signal. Seemed like a good place to give this device a test. I sent two positional messages and then two text messages to two dif...

Miscellaneous

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

Miscellaneous

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

Sierra Nevada, Walking, Nomads

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

Sierra Nevada, Trekking, Nomads

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.

Sierra Nevada, Walking, Nomads

Ruta Gollizno, Moclin

Ruta Gollizno, Moclin

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

Andalucia, Walking, Nomads, Photos only

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

Sierra Nevada, Nomads, Walking, Photos only

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

Andalucia, Nomads, Walking, Photos only

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.

Andalucia, Nomads, Walking, Photos only