4 Days Trekking in the Central Pyrenees, June 2026
Exploring high lakes around Ibon de Arriel, negotiating stormy weather, making questionable stealth camping decisions and learning when to retreat, all while trying to hide our bright pink tent
Tag: Backpacking
Note – 2026-06-19 20:49
@Ali @TimKStanton @woollypigs tent was fine. We did take the slightly heavier Samaya though, not the Durston
Note – 2026-06-19 16:44
RE: https://loops.video/v/gmascE5iC And it all started so nicely 🤣. This day ended with us camping by the lakeside of Ibon de Escalar at 2000m over the border in Spain. A perfect hiking day which fini...
Note – 2026-06-15 18:33
"Patatas a la Riojana" and a glass (hmmm...OK, bottle) of Rosado! We have moved into an alpine chalet for a couple of days rest and recuperation before we head up on another backpacking trip. For thos...
Note – 2026-06-08 07:14
RE: https://loops.video/v/g8kiXEbqKP Day 2 of our backpacking trip was defined by poor visibility and drizzle. Cold, damp night in a makeshift forest bivouac. Ice on the tent next morning. So much sno...
Note – 2026-06-07 08:24
RE: https://loops.video/v/g75AY9eitN A short video from day 1 of our recent 4 day backpacking trip into the mountains of the Central Pyrenees
Note – 2026-05-31 14:33
Tomorrow we head north on the first part of our long 10 hour drive through Spain to the town of Panticosa in the Central Pyrenees. Panticosa will be our base camp for the next 3 weeks. Looking forward...
Note – 2026-04-23 16:14
Thought all you lightweight fanatics out there might like this tool, especially as we are all getting older and the knees creakier 🤣 "#Ultralight Gear Research - Browse and compare by weight. Search f...
Note – 2026-04-19 08:25
Shout out to https://gpx.studio who I use to plan and trips into the mountains. Been using this site for over 12 months now. Free to use, but do consider contributing what you can afford to developers...
Note – 2026-02-18 17:06
@EA7KRC I hope not, I'm planning for a night camping out at nearly 3000m! 😱 Rushes off to check weather forecast 🤣
Note – 2025-12-28 08:49
@Ali absolutely. And it's not a finite thing. Every trip is different. You can only go ultralight IMO if you are very familiar with your terrain know the worst likely expected weather and ground condi...
Note – 2025-12-02 20:45
@Ali @Robl will be interested to see your pack weight details when you get them fixed (scribbled down on a bit of paper I guess 🤣 ).
Note – 2025-11-21 22:47
@Ali I'm absolutely knackered. Just got back from multi day backpacking trip. Everything aching. Need some serious rehydration and a warm bed. Great trip, well it will be when the tiredness recedes 🤣
Note – 2025-11-14 16:58
@TimKStanton scary when that happens. You suddenly realise that if that tent pole snaps you are about to embark on some sort of epic
Note – 2025-11-14 09:11
@TimKStanton it's funny I've never thought that about "wind" anywhere else. Only here when visiting Patagonia. The tent doing well but its not been really tested. Winds yesterday and for this weekend...
Feathered Findings November 10th
Some of my favourite finds from our aborted bivvy on Loma de Pliege Tumbado. After my illness cost us several good weather days, we decided to seize a narrow window for a hike. The climb was a gruelin...
Note – 2025-11-12 00:59
@[email protected] @Ali agree, send email. Dan Durston was super helpful in making sure my tent arrived in Europe promptly and in time for my trip. Good company with efficient support.
Note – 2025-11-11 22:09
@Ali I have a Mid 2 tent. Lightweight, uses 2 trekking poles. Well made plenty of room for two and sturdy enough during a storm in the Pyrenees last summer. Good 2/3 season option for lightweight back...
Note – 2025-11-09 11:16
Campo Base D'Agostini - here is our kitchen, lounge, utility room and bedroom
Feathered Findings November 7th & 8th
Some of my favourite finds during our two day camping trip to Laguna Torre, returning via a Laguna Capri. The Torrent Duck obviously has it's own post. I love the light that shines through the Lenga...