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Normal service resumed here with a glorious morning for our daily dog walk. Rita and Arko certainly enjoyed it.


A siberian husky cross with blue eyes walks through an area of wild flowers. A town is behind him
A siberian husky cross with blue eyes walks through an area of wild flowers. A town is behind him
A white dog runs through the tall grasses of spring
A white dog runs through the tall grasses of spring
A white dog stands looking down on a small spanish town (Lanjaron(. Blue sky above
A white dog stands looking down on a small spanish town (Lanjaron(. Blue sky above
#dogs #dogsofmastodon #husky #spain
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Up at 2am to take my better half to Malaga airport, a 3 hour round trip. Safe to say I'm absolutely knackered and won't be doing that much today apart from chill out and sleep

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Great news. A storm heading our way!

Some dark threatening clouds brings a storm. below is a small spanish town with green trees
Some dark threatening clouds brings a storm. below is a small spanish town with green trees
#weather #spain #granada #storm #clouds
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Being interested in photography means I don't have a lot of images of myself. That's normal eh? Here's a brilliant one of yours truly though, taken a few days ago by expert @chriswright. Thanks Chris.

I did get a touch of vertigo stood there as the drop the other side was immense 😱

A person (me!) stands on a rocky outcrop above a void. In the background yellow and green valleys give way to snow covered mountain tops.
A person (me!) stands on a rocky outcrop above a void. In the background yellow and green valleys give way to snow covered mountain tops.
#mountains #landscape #landscapephotography #snow
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The hike into our camp at the base of the Lavaderos de la Reina valley has stunning views towards the Sierra Nevada peaks

Four backpackers hike along a path with snow clad peaks behind them
Four backpackers hike along a path with snow clad peaks behind them
A person is stood on a rock platform in the bottom left overlooking a deep valley with snowy mountains in the distance
A person is stood on a rock platform in the bottom left overlooking a deep valley with snowy mountains in the distance
Some brown and white cows graze on grasses in the foreground. Some distant white peaks soar above
Some brown and white cows graze on grasses in the foreground. Some distant white peaks soar above
3 backpackers hike in along a green path towards a valley where the snows start and a waterfall can be seen. The valley rises to a high peak in the background
3 backpackers hike in along a green path towards a valley where the snows start and a waterfall can be seen. The valley rises to a high peak in the background
#hiking #mountains #spain #landscape #backpacking #landscapephotography
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The raw power of nature. Spectacular waterfalls in the valley of Lavaderos de la Reina in Spain's Sierra Nevada mountains

A series of waterfalls tumbles down over cliffs in Spains Sierra Nevada. Some snow patches are seen either side of the waters
A series of waterfalls tumbles down over cliffs in Spains Sierra Nevada. Some snow patches are seen either side of the waters
#mountains #waterfall #waterfallwednesday #spain #hiking #landscape #landscapephotography
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Packing for an overnight mountain trip into the Sierra Nevada for tomorrow and Wednesday. Had to get my big expedition pack out to fit it all in! 9 kilos is much more than I am used to carrying but I have to take crampons and extra gear to cope with expected below freezing temperatures and strong winds. Sometimes hard to believe I live in southern Spain within sight of Africa!

A white and grey Mountain Hardware backpack with orange tags, sits against an old wooden fence
A white and grey Mountain Hardware backpack with orange tags, sits against an old wooden fence
#spain #backpacking #hiking #gear #mountains
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A moody Saturday morning in Lanjarón. Maybe some rain?

Some gray clouds hang over a small town set on a hillside to the right. To its left there are some wind turbines illuminated by a weak sun. In the foreground some olive trees
Some gray clouds hang over a small town set on a hillside to the right. To its left there are some wind turbines illuminated by a weak sun. In the foreground some olive trees
#spain #andalucia #landscape #landscapephotography
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Today, a client borrowed and tested my Six Moon Designs sun umbrella. Like me, he seemed happy with it as it really does create some cooling shade. Will be a standard item in my backpack during the forthcoming summer months.

P.S Can also be used to keep the rain off 😂

A smiling man stands under a black shaded umbrella. Above are blue skies and white clouds
A smiling man stands under a black shaded umbrella. Above are blue skies and white clouds
#hiking #walking #backpacking #gear #equipment #backpackinggear #mountains
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Today I've been hiking round the quiet, arab-influenced villages of La Taha before crossing the ancient bridge over the Rio Trevelez, ascending the gorge via the old pack horse trail and then dropping down to a fine lunch at El Valero, author Chris Stewart's farm..

Old signs in an ancient arab influenced village in the Alpujarra, Andalucia
Old signs in an ancient arab influenced village in the Alpujarra, Andalucia
Looking down a steep gorge to the Rio Trevelez river. On the green slope opposite are some small mountain villages of La Taha
Looking down a steep gorge to the Rio Trevelez river. On the green slope opposite are some small mountain villages of La Taha
An ancient Roman bridge spans a narrow gorge over a river. Greenery abounds
An ancient Roman bridge spans a narrow gorge over a river. Greenery abounds
#spain #andalucia #walking #hiking #alpujarras #drivingoverlemons #travel
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My wife is away working today, so I've been busy food preparing. Vegetarian chili, guacamole, potato wedges, focaccia bread and liver cake for my dogs. Hope I don't get things mixed up when my veggie wife returns 😂 😂 😂

A selection of colorful food dishes being prepared including chili, guacamole, roast potatoes and bread
A selection of colorful food dishes being prepared including chili, guacamole, roast potatoes and bread
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A tree with a view!

A solitary tree sits on a grassy hillside with blue sky above and distant views to snow capped mountains
A solitary tree sits on a grassy hillside with blue sky above and distant views to snow capped mountains
#spain #andalucia #mountains #snow #trees
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Today's trailhead was just a 20 minute drive from Granada city. 4 kilometers and 300 meters of ascent later we reached the delectable and very well named summit of "Cerro Buenavista". We ate our lunch in the warm sunshine, on the soft grassy summit slopes with the snows of the Sierra Nevada stretched out before us. The dulcet tones of Lou Reeds "Perfect Day" played gently in the background. Yup, about right!

A small group of hikers sit in the sunshine on a grassy meadow. Some trees are behind them and in the distance some high snow covered mountains
A small group of hikers sit in the sunshine on a grassy meadow. Some trees are behind them and in the distance some high snow covered mountains
#mountains #spain #andaluica #hiking #walking #photography #landscapephotography
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I've been out guiding with author Chris Stewart today on the GR240 and GR7 trails between Hoya del Portillo and Busquisar in the Sierra Nevada. Stunning day with super views. Found a solitary gentian in a stream bed, a couple of weeks more and there will be hundreds! Apart from our group we saw not another soul en route in 6 hours of hiking.

A group of hikers in the bottom right walk along a trail. Behind a steep green valley surrounded by trees with some patches of snow above.
A group of hikers in the bottom right walk along a trail. Behind a steep green valley surrounded by trees with some patches of snow above.
Hikers are crossing a wooden bridge in a valley bottom
Hikers are crossing a wooden bridge in a valley bottom
A solitary small blue plant (gentian) sits amid a hillside of green grasses
A solitary small blue plant (gentian) sits amid a hillside of green grasses
Some hikers eat their lunch by a small lake with a large tree above them
Some hikers eat their lunch by a small lake with a large tree above them
#spain #hiking #walking #sierranevada #alpujarra
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Overnight Camp - post 3/3

As light dawned on a very cold and windy morning we hurriedly packed up our tent and waited in the lieu of some rocks for the sun to arrive. The cold wait was worthwhile as the morning sun started to touch the summits and quickly spread to the ridges. A magical time of day to be in the mountains.

Morning light reaches the intervening ridges while in the background the sun reaches the summits of the peaks
Morning light reaches the intervening ridges while in the background the sun reaches the summits of the peaks
The Puntal de la Caldera 3323m with morning sun reaching the summit
The Puntal de la Caldera 3323m with morning sun reaching the summit
Ridges of rock and snow illuminated by the rising sun
Ridges of rock and snow illuminated by the rising sun
Lines of light illuminate the lower hills stretching to Granada
Lines of light illuminate the lower hills stretching to Granada
#mountains #spain #backpacking #hiking #snow #sunrise #sierranevada
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Overnight Camp - post 2/3

As the sun went slowly down to the west of Granada we were left with a brief but beautiful sunset over the peaks of the Sierra Nevada. We watched the sun dip below the horizon and then the clouds illuminated with color, before the cold had us hurrying towards our tent.

Alcazaba 3371m with cloud gathering around Mulhacen 3482m
Alcazaba 3371m with cloud gathering around Mulhacen 3482m
Evening light stretching across hills towards some snow covered mountains that them selves have cloud around their summits
Evening light stretching across hills towards some snow covered mountains that them selves have cloud around their summits
The Sierra Nevada peaks from Picon de Jerez on the left to Alcazaba on the right. Evening light turns everything burnt orange and the hills and valleys in between have lenthening shadows
The Sierra Nevada peaks from Picon de Jerez on the left to Alcazaba on the right. Evening light turns everything burnt orange and the hills and valleys in between have lenthening shadows
Just after sunset to the west of Granada the clouds light up with the setting sun
Just after sunset to the west of Granada the clouds light up with the setting sun
#mountains #spain #backpacking #hiking #snow #sunset #sierranevada
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Overnight Camp 11th/12th April - post 1/3

Images of the northern faces of Spain's Sierra Nevada mountains from yesterday afternoons arrival at our campsite at 1900m.

Details of each mountain image are detailed in the ALT text

Campsite with a view! Center section of Sierra Nevada ridge from Mulhacen to Veleta Some illuminated rocks in the foreground with a low lying ridge middle distance and some dramatic snow clad peaks beyond
Campsite with a view! Center section of Sierra Nevada ridge from Mulhacen to Veleta Some illuminated rocks in the foreground with a low lying ridge middle distance and some dramatic snow clad peaks beyond
The north faces of Alcazaba 3371m and Mulhacen 3482m Some big snowy mountains with steep cliffs rise up beyond a low ridge and some out of focus rocks
The north faces of Alcazaba 3371m and Mulhacen 3482m Some big snowy mountains with steep cliffs rise up beyond a low ridge and some out of focus rocks
The north face of Mulhacen 3482m and the highest mountain in mainland Spain.
The north face of Mulhacen 3482m and the highest mountain in mainland Spain.
One of my favorite mountains, the Puntal de la Caldera 3223m. No so easy to ascend by any of it's slopes but the southern approach is easiest. A twisted network of shadowed valleys leads to some sunlit upper snow slopes
One of my favorite mountains, the Puntal de la Caldera 3223m. No so easy to ascend by any of it's slopes but the southern approach is easiest. A twisted network of shadowed valleys leads to some sunlit upper snow slopes
#mountains #spain #backpacking #hiking #snow #sierranevada
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Wow, what a wild night. Total calm until 2am and then the strong winds hit our exposed perch on the mountainside. Not much sleep after that. Winds were more suited to Patagonia than southern Spain.

Good job we had a good tent. If we had a festival tent we would have woken up in Morocco 😀 😂

With @khusky @chriswright

A red/orange head torch beam light up the roof of a tent which is blowing wildly in the strong winds..
#mountains #camping #spain #backpacking
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Camp erected ready for the night. Beyond are the snows of the Sierra Nevada. Hoping we get a good sunset and sunrise.

With @chriswright @khusky @chriswright

A pink tent with a Samaya logo on lies on a flat grass surface. Beyond are snow covered mountains
A pink tent with a Samaya logo on lies on a flat grass surface. Beyond are snow covered mountains
#mountains #backpacking #spain #snow #camping
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Heading up into the Sierra Nevada this afternoon for an impromptu wild camp. Second time out for the very lightweight (but expensive!) Samaya tent.

Hopefully I will be able to capture a nice sunset and sunrise over the high mountains. We shall see.

#mountains #backpacking #spain #sierranevada
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Río Bacal, Jayena - Sendero de los Arrieros - Mirador de la Encina - Poza del Romance

Brilliant hiking route over some new ground for me/us. Incredible that so much varied and interesting walking terrain is available within an hours drive of home near Granada. Must have done over 100 routes so far.

Here's some photos from the "non-river" part of yesterday trip (see previous post)

A track leads off into the distance with some snow covered mountains beyond
A track leads off into the distance with some snow covered mountains beyond
A group of hikers ascends a path amongst shrub land. In the distance the snow covered mountains of the Sierra Nevada
A group of hikers ascends a path amongst shrub land. In the distance the snow covered mountains of the Sierra Nevada
A man stands with his dog next to a tree. In the distance rise some mountain and hills
A man stands with his dog next to a tree. In the distance rise some mountain and hills
3 people walk through some lovely woodland scenery with green grasses and pine trees
3 people walk through some lovely woodland scenery with green grasses and pine trees
#hiking #walking #spain #andalucia #mountains
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Spring is in the air and so starts our Andalucia river walking season. Yesterday, we found a 6 km long stretch of river, a bit overgrown after the winter, but full of color, challenges and interest. Glorious scenery with 20+ enforced crossings of the river with rock pools galore to cool off in. A fabulous day!

A person swims in a turquoise rock pool with steep rock on either side. Beyond is a small waterfall
A person swims in a turquoise rock pool with steep rock on either side. Beyond is a small waterfall
A group of hikers cross a small river using stepping stones
A group of hikers cross a small river using stepping stones
A group of hikers walk along a faint track on the left hand side of a small river. The area is covered in green trees and shrub
A group of hikers walk along a faint track on the left hand side of a small river. The area is covered in green trees and shrub
A person jumps across a small stream hoping not to get his feet wet! Two other stand watching with anticipation!
A person jumps across a small stream hoping not to get his feet wet! Two other stand watching with anticipation!
#hiking #water #river #andalucia #spain
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Blog post (yes, they still exist! 😆) - 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 got up to

elperronegro.com/posts/2024-03

A group of 5 people snowshoeing int eh white snows are passing to the right of a shadowed icy cliff
A group of 5 people snowshoeing int eh white snows are passing to the right of a shadowed icy cliff
#spain #snowshoeing #mountains #blog
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Wonderful circular hike today starting at the Collado del Muerto above Monachil (Granada) and taking in Cerro de Cuesta Bermejo and the Rio Monachil. Lovely mix of valleys and mountainsides and at every turn backed by the snow covered Sierra Nevada and Cumbres Verdes mountains.

A group of hikers walks along a broad path. Lots of greenery to the right. At the back rise the snow covered Sierra Nevada mountains of Spain
A group of hikers walks along a broad path. Lots of greenery to the right. At the back rise the snow covered Sierra Nevada mountains of Spain
A forest track leads into some woods. At the back rise the snow covered Sierra Nevada mountains of Spain
A forest track leads into some woods. At the back rise the snow covered Sierra Nevada mountains of Spain
Beautiful green alpine meadows with a track running through them into the distance. Behind rise a series of interesting mountains covered by snow
Beautiful green alpine meadows with a track running through them into the distance. Behind rise a series of interesting mountains covered by snow
A group of hikers walks along a broad path. Lots of greenery to the right. At the back rise the snow covered Sierra Nevada mountains of Spain
A group of hikers walks along a broad path. Lots of greenery to the right. At the back rise the snow covered Sierra Nevada mountains of Spain
#hiking #walking #spain #mountains
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Self sufficiency in the mountains 😂

A row of beer cans lies cooling in the snow. An ice axe stands beyond them and a person sorting out a rucksack to the right.
A row of beer cans lies cooling in the snow. An ice axe stands beyond them and a person sorting out a rucksack to the right.
#hiking #mountains
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BREAKING NEWS: The clock in my car now shows the correct time 🤣

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Came across an old castle today. The "Castillo de los Moros"at Restabal (Lecrin Valley) is almost certainly from the Nasrid dynasty & built between the 13th & 14th Centuries.

May have been part of a military reinforcement program carried out in the kingdom of Granada during the time of Yusuf I and his son Muhammad V and it probably had the task of controlling the surrounding farmsteads and the channels of the three main rivers that run through the region.

History comes alive!

A man stands above some ancient arabic castle ruins
A man stands above some ancient arabic castle ruins
Some people stand above some ancient castle ruins built by the moors
Some people stand above some ancient castle ruins built by the moors
#spain #history
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Fortune definitely favors the brave. Our hiking group (and a local Restabal dog called Tom!) turned out this morning on a cold, gray, drizzly morning in the hope of better weather later in the day.

We did a short, but interesting, walk from Restabal taking in the Ermita de la Virgen del Cerro, the Barranco de Mizán & the Castillo de los Moros. Only got rained on for 5 minutes were even accompanied by some sunshine & blue skies for the 2nd half of the walk.

A group of hikers pass along a road bordered by olive trees. Above some blue sky and white clouds
A group of hikers pass along a road bordered by olive trees. Above some blue sky and white clouds
A group of hikers stand on a wet platform in damp conditions. Behind are villages and a mountainside blanketed by fresh snow
A group of hikers stand on a wet platform in damp conditions. Behind are villages and a mountainside blanketed by fresh snow
"Tom" a friendly local dog from Restabal who decided to come with us today and accompanied us throughout our hike.
"Tom" a friendly local dog from Restabal who decided to come with us today and accompanied us throughout our hike.
A person stands above some ancient ruins of an arab castle
A person stands above some ancient ruins of an arab castle
#hiking #spain #andalucia
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Although I've been using linux and hosting websites on external servers for many years I'm a late comer to the home server network. Probably a good solution for storing and backup of images amongst many other things. My Synology NAS drive arrives in the next few days and I then can start "messing" :sablobsmilehappy: Any starter tips?

#homeserver #nas #synology
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From this mornings dog walk. Instead of the views from snow capped mountains down to the sparkling Mediterranean Sea, today we have the skies of southern Spain affected by the latest Sahara Dust storm (Calima).

Out of the grey gloom a spanish town on a hill on the right hand side. To the left are green fields and some steep rocky crags
Out of the grey gloom a spanish town on a hill on the right hand side. To the left are green fields and some steep rocky crags
#silentsunday #weather #calima
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Tofu jerky. Tofu marinated overnight in soy sauce and water with some liquid smoke sauce. Then dried with our dehydrator and vacuum sealed. Very tasty hill snacks. Will have a regular presence in my backpack.

Thanks for the idea and inspiration @jds and @HikerGeek

Rows of brown dehydrated and marinated tofu awaiting vacuum sealing.
Rows of brown dehydrated and marinated tofu awaiting vacuum sealing.
#mountain #food #hiking
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Been a busy couple of days working on the land. My neighbour, Antonio, has been helping us install a piped irrigation system. Will save us much manual effort this spring and summer as well as being much more efficient at distributing the available water.

A line of olive trees stands on a grassy terrace. A black pipe connects to all the trees
A line of olive trees stands on a grassy terrace. A black pipe connects to all the trees
#farming #selfsuffiency #gyo #growyourown #spain #olives
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I'm enjoying using Cube Trek to display my hikes and activities. Free and open source. I find it a more useful record of my mountain activities than my Coros Watch dashboard which seems too runner/health orientated for me personally.

I particularly like the 3D Replay, Trek Mapper and the "Best Of" sections.

Worth a look for hikers, backpackers and mountain goers

cubetrek.com/

#hiking #activities #tech #technology #mountains
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Great to have friends in New Zealand as cant get in Spain

Product Description (Macpac website) ...

"Ideal for any pursuit that requires a lightweight, breathable layer for protection. Think mountaineering, multi-sport racing, trail running, and thru-hiking. "

Can we add ... "also good for older guys with dodgy knees who have to reduce pack weights" 🤣 Only 148 grams 😱

macpac.co.nz/macpac-mens-nitro

A blue/green coloured fleece hoody pullover with a pocket labeled "Macac" on the right side
A blue/green coloured fleece hoody pullover with a pocket labeled "Macac" on the right side
#hiking #backpacking #equipment #clothing #thruhiking
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'Calima' and rain is forecast for the south of Spain, with a big red dust cloud coming from the Sahara desert

The situation could be similar to that of two years ago, when a massive airborne haze of sand arrived from North Africa, according to the weather experts at Meteored

surinenglish.com/andalucia/cal

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I'm feeling very blessed as it's my 5th Heart Attack Anniversary. How time flies. At one time I never would have thought I'd be back enjoying the hills and mountains that have been my life since the age of 15. Many heart felt (joke!) thanks to all those who have supported and looked over me. You know who you are x

A man in a white t-shirt and blue trousers in stood in snowshoes on a white snow slope. Some trees in the upper right.
A man in a white t-shirt and blue trousers in stood in snowshoes on a white snow slope. Some trees in the upper right.
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The darling buds of Spring! Don't think I've ever seen our mandarin, orange and lemon trees with so many early season buds. The mulberry tree looking good too. Just been out sorting out our watering systems

Lemon buds on a tree surrounded by green leaves
Lemon buds on a tree surrounded by green leaves
Mulberry buds on a tree and some green leaves
Mulberry buds on a tree and some green leaves
Pale green Mandarin buds on a tree with green leaves
Pale green Mandarin buds on a tree with green leaves
#gyo #growyourown #selfsuffiency #lemons #oranges #citrus #spain
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Passport wallet and cash/credit card holder received from atelierlonguedistance.fr

Combined weight of 24 grams. Wish I was talented enough to make my own gear like this. Very well made.

#gear #hiking #backpacking #lightweight #ultralightgear
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Probably the best day I have ever had snowshoeing! Images from the proper camera of an ascent of Padiorna (2314m) just adjacent to the Collado de las Nieves in the Picos de Europa. It helped that the Picos has mega snowfall during the two weeks before we arrived. Powder snow and magnificent mountain scenery.

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5 people with snowshoes and colorful clothing zig zag up a steep snow slope
5 people with snowshoes and colorful clothing zig zag up a steep snow slope
A line of people in snowshoes pass to the right of a large cliff face covered in snow and ice
A line of people in snowshoes pass to the right of a large cliff face covered in snow and ice
Some people with snowshoes and colorful clothing pass through undulating terrain heading for a distant valley surrounded by steep mountains
Some people with snowshoes and colorful clothing pass through undulating terrain heading for a distant valley surrounded by steep mountains
Two people descend a steep snow field. A steep mountain side is on the left partly in shadow
Two people descend a steep snow field. A steep mountain side is on the left partly in shadow
#spain #snowshowing #mountains #landscapes #landscapephotography #hiking
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The lonesome tree! Puerto San Glorio, Picos de Europa

A threadbare tree stands in the middle of the snow. The snow surface has textures. The tree sens a shadow from the sun into the snow
A threadbare tree stands in the middle of the snow. The snow surface has textures. The tree sens a shadow from the sun into the snow
#silentsunday #snow #spain #landscape #landscapephotography #landscapes
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Snowshoeing Picos de Europa. Day 3. Very windy up high so brilliant snowshoeing in deep powder through the forests near Fuente De and up to an unmanned refuge. Got back just as the rain arrived. Good timing is everything :dance_cool_doge:

A person in green jacket (me!) Cones down through a snowy forest in snowshoes
A person in green jacket (me!) Cones down through a snowy forest in snowshoes
A person with a blue hat snowshoes through a winter mountain scene. Behind him ate high mountains
A person with a blue hat snowshoes through a winter mountain scene. Behind him ate high mountains
#spain #mountains #mountainsnow #snowshoes #snowshoeing #hiking #adventures
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Snowshoeing Picos de Europa. Day 2. Beautiful day again today. Headed for the hills and forests around the high road pass at Puerto San Glorio. Glorious snow conditions. Maybe change in weather for tomorrow? Some phone photos attached.

A person in snowshoes with two dogs walks across a snow slope. There are three people up ahead in the distance. The sun shines out of a blue sky with a few clouds
A person in snowshoes with two dogs walks across a snow slope. There are three people up ahead in the distance. The sun shines out of a blue sky with a few clouds
A snowy trail leads off into the distance with a few shrubs either side if the trail
A snowy trail leads off into the distance with a few shrubs either side if the trail
A person in blue with two dogs enjoys a snowy trail. Ahead lie a range of mountains covered in snow and ice. Blue sky above
A person in blue with two dogs enjoys a snowy trail. Ahead lie a range of mountains covered in snow and ice. Blue sky above
#snowshoeing #snowshoes #spain #mountains #mountainsnow
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Snowshoeing in the Picos de Europa. Day 1. Perfect snow conditions. From Fuente De cable car station we needed snowshoes until we returned 6 hours later. Ascended to Colladina de las Nieves and up the peak of Padiorna (2314m). Only saw two other people on our route. Legs tired but ... just wonderful!

A person dressed in blue and in snowshoes is surrounded by snow and rugged high mountains. Blue sky above
A person dressed in blue and in snowshoes is surrounded by snow and rugged high mountains. Blue sky above
A person dressed in blue and in snowshoes is surrounded by snow and rugged high mountains. Blue sky above
A person dressed in blue and in snowshoes is surrounded by snow and rugged high mountains. Blue sky above
A person dressed in blue and in snowshoes is surrounded by snow and rugged high mountains. Blue sky above
A person dressed in blue and in snowshoes is surrounded by snow and rugged high mountains. Blue sky above
#spain #mountains #mountainsnow #snowshoeing #hiking #adventures
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Visited the quaint, medieval town of Santillana del Mar today in Cantabria. The town is famous for its three lies ...
1. It's not by the Sea!
2. It's not flat!
3. It's definitely not saintly!

A narrow cobbled mediaeval street in northern Spain with olde worldly shops
A narrow cobbled mediaeval street in northern Spain with olde worldly shops
Peering through a broken fence to reveal a hidden green garden
Peering through a broken fence to reveal a hidden green garden
A narrow cobbled mediaeval street in northern Spain with olde worldly shops
A narrow cobbled mediaeval street in northern Spain with olde worldly shops
#spain #travel
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Although my diet is primarily plant based food, sometimes I wake up in a morning and ... well, you've just got to do it don't you? :sablobsmilehappy:

A plate of typical engligh breakfast food. Egg, bacon, tomato, mushroom, beans and sausage
A plate of typical engligh breakfast food. Egg, bacon, tomato, mushroom, beans and sausage
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I always get excited packing for a trip. Next week we are heading to the winter Picos de Europa mountain range in the north of Spain. They have just had mega snowfalls and more is to come this weekend, so we are looking forward to the snowshoeing and winter hiking/mountaineering to be had. I was there last autumn and the mountain scenery just blew me away.

packstack.io has been really helpful in getting hold baggage and carry on bags organised with the gear. Impressed!

A pair of blue snowshoes with red bindings
A pair of blue snowshoes with red bindings
#spain #mountains
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After negotiating our way through the narrow streets of Molvizar we headed steeply uphill in a tough, hour long, battle against the strong winds. That all changed when we started the traverse to the Mirador de Las Minas and Mirador el Nacimiento. Lovely warm sunshine and light winds. We ate lunch looking out over the Mediterranean Sea before heading south to a welcoming cold beer back in the town.

A group of hikers wander along a trail. In front of them lies the Mediterranean sea with a couple of ships on it.
A group of hikers wander along a trail. In front of them lies the Mediterranean sea with a couple of ships on it.
A pair of feet look out over an expansive view of green hills and towns. The Mediterranean Sea lies in the distance
A pair of feet look out over an expansive view of green hills and towns. The Mediterranean Sea lies in the distance
Hikers in the lower part of the image pass through green shrubbery. Above lies some steep yellowish rock cliffs and escarpments
Hikers in the lower part of the image pass through green shrubbery. Above lies some steep yellowish rock cliffs and escarpments
A group of tired hikers enjoys a cool beer outside a small town bar
A group of tired hikers enjoys a cool beer outside a small town bar
#hiking #spain #andalucia #walking
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Today, I'm trying out "Packstack", a packing list builder for backpackers. Get a detailed, categorized weight breakdown of everything in your pack. Quite impressed so far.

You can track all your trail equipment and input details such as weight, manufacturer info etc. Additionally, you can categorize your gear to keep things organized.

I was able to import a packing list from Lighterpack. Easy to adjust. So far so good.

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#backpacking #planning #backpack #trail #hiking
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Dueling Ibex, La Campiñuela

Two Spanish Ibex stand and are about to clash heads next to a small mountain hut
Two Spanish Ibex stand and are about to clash heads next to a small mountain hut
#sierranevada #spain #nature #animals #wild
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A tiring but worthwhile day today watering our olive trees the old way by flooding the land via the ancient system of irrigation channels. Fulfilling!

A water channel winds it way between olive trees on a grassy green terrace
A water channel winds it way between olive trees on a grassy green terrace
Water drops over from one terrace to another. The lower water channel winds it way between olive trees on a grassy green terrace
Water drops over from one terrace to another. The lower water channel winds it way between olive trees on a grassy green terrace
A water channel winds it way between olive trees on a grassy green terrace
A water channel winds it way between olive trees on a grassy green terrace
A water channel winds it way between olive trees on a grassy green terrace
A water channel winds it way between olive trees on a grassy green terrace
#spain #andalucia #olives #water

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