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Archives for November 2021

Enjoying the First Snows of Winter - Cortijo Hornillo and Vereda de la Estrella

Published on 24-11-2021 by El Perro Negro
As we ascended towards our goal at Cortijo Hornillo other mountains came into view, Mulhacen, Puntal de la Caldera and Veta Grande. The white mountains towered over us, ice glinting from their vertical slopes, as we reached the buildings at Cortijo Hornillo

Ups and Downs in the Tajos de Bermejales

Published on 17-11-2021 by El Perro Negro
It was a cold, clear morning as a large band of Nomads congregated at the car park at the town of Pantano de Bermejales. Today was a first for all of us, a trip down the river gorge of the Tajos de Bermejales, northwards towards the town of Cacin.

Out of the Shadows and into the Sun - ascent of La Maroma, Sierra de Tejeda

Published on 10-11-2021 by El Perro Negro
Describes an ascent of La Moroma in the Sierra de Tejeda - We drove to La Robledal where we commenced our ascent. We knew this would be a tough day with over 1000m ascent. The initial forest tracks were easy enough, but shortly we left these behind and took to an ever steepening mountain track.

Skiing with Rita in the Back Garden

Published on 08-11-2021 by El Perro Negro
A short ski touring video showing you one of the main reasons why I so love it here. Driving uphill on dirt tracks from my house I quickly reach some really beautiful and natural mountain environments. I enjoy a short ski tour with my dog, Rita. As you can see, she's very enthusiastic, bless her!

Walk the Canada del Senero, Sierra de Huetor

Published on 02-11-2021 by El Perro Negro
A nice 12km walk on a cloudy day through the lush forests along the CaƱada del Sereno in the Parque Natural de la Sierra de Huetor.