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Archives for July 2021

The Vasar de Mulhacen, Sierra Nevada

Published on 27-07-2021 by El Perro Negro
The North Face of Mulhacen, Sierra Nevada. Its long been an ambition of mine to view the sunrise from Mulhacen's north face. This morning I got my wish and it didn't disappoint!

An Alpine Start (nearly)

Published on 26-07-2021 by El Perro Negro
It's a long time since I had a pre dawn start in the mountains and I had forgotten how wonderful an experience it was moving at first light.

Making a Splash - River walk at Albunuelas, Lecrin Valley

Published on 14-07-2021 by El Perro Negro
A superb way to spend a hot summers day! Walking up the river gorge outside The village of Albuñuelas in the Lecrin Valley near Granada, Spain.

Cerro de los Machos, Sierra Nevada

Published on 07-07-2021 by El Perro Negro
Yesterday's trip into the dramatic Corral del Veleta. Still plenty of snow remaining. A steep climb up to the wonderful viewpoint of Cerro de los Machos.