Note – 2026-08-30 08:18
They are constructing a walkway (akin to Malaga's "El Chorro", Kings Path) along the side of the Tajos Colorao cliffs opposite Lanjarón in the Alpujarra. These cliffs stretch over half a kilometre and...
Tag: Sierra Nevada
Note – 2026-08-13 16:16
Looking up the Dilar valley to the Alayos range, Trevenque and the Cerro Huenes group. Behind are the Sierra Nevada. Taken during yesterdays a partial eclipse. Taken from the peak of Boca de la Pesca...
Treading the fine line between Scrambling and Rock Climbing
Exploring that potentially dangerous but gloriously confusing grey zone where scrambling and rock climbing overlap
Note – 2026-07-30 08:52
Some snaps from this week's "Arista del Campanitas" scramble. Feeling inspired, I'm drafting a blog titled "Treading the Fine Line Between Scrambling and Rock Climbing" — exploring that gloriously con...
Note – 2026-07-29 10:24
Shows an ascent of Veleta in Spain's Sierra Nevada mountains via the scrambling route "Arista de Campanitas"
Note – 2026-07-29 07:01
What a day yesterday. Lasting memories of that one for sure. Las Campanitas ridge to Veleta. A complex, dramatic route done without fuss or drama. Here's one with Linda at the summit of Salón 3325m wi...
Note – 2026-07-15 05:43
High level hike to the lakes at Lagunillas de la Virgen and Misterioso yesterday. The latter is well named as cannot be seen from 30m away. Still some substantial snow banks that will probably remain...
Note – 2026-05-21 14:47
Sat in a bar in Granada waiting for some minor repairs on my car. Heat suddenly ratcheted up to 32C over last few days. Summer is just around the corner although from my barstool I can see the snow co...
Note – 2026-05-07 07:47
2/ And what a place to sit and eat ones lunch! Upper Lanjaron Valley, Sierra Nevada,
Note – 2026-05-06 08:53
Just one of the many spectacular waterfalls we passed on yesterdays hike up into the upper Lanjarón valley, Sierra Nevada, Spain
Note – 2026-04-26 09:46
Sulayr 2025, the new cable car project to Sierra Nevada that supports the Granada business community Forgive me for being a bit wary of this ambitious project. Access controls to the mountains? Sulayr...
Note – 2026-03-31 06:15
@hikingdude beautiful bird. We see them flying here in the Sierra Nevada where they were introduced a few years ago. Nice webcam view of a nest here in Switzerland https://www.tierpark.ch/news/webcams...
Note – 2026-03-18 07:02
Its a white, very white world! From yesterdays excursion on Veleta 3394m in the Sierra Nevada
Note – 2026-02-21 06:33
@Ali No. I only carry for multi day trips. Here in the Sierra Nevada emergency calls will always get through to the services even if no or little signal is shown on your phone
Note – 2026-01-25 08:41
Doesn't look very far from the snows of the Sierra Nevada to the Mediterranean coast at Salobreña. Ships seen on the sunlit Mediterranean but too hazy to see Morocco, which is only 230km away from my...
Note – 2026-01-21 09:56
Walking with a few friends in the back garden yesterday. Best winter we have had in years. Another world up there and so beautiful. Severe wind chill (-8C) & strong winds but perfect snow conditions
In Memory of Chris Wright - Landscape Photographer and Friend
My relationship with landscape photographer, Chris Wright who sadly and tragically passed away on Sunday 11th January 2026
Note – 2026-01-06 10:46
Our first frosts of the winter last night but sunshine and clear skies meant an early morning hike up the Rio Lanjarón. Lots of water coming down from the Sierra Nevada. Beautiful colours
Note – 2025-12-31 09:51
Sat on the summit of Morrón de Enmedio 1080 metres eating our sandwiches and looking at the stunning Sierra Nevada rising above Granada. Stunning views, no wind, warm air (even the volcanic vent varie...
Note – 2025-12-30 20:45
Here's a strange image from today's hike in the Sierra Elvira. No filters, no manipulation, nada! Shows a temperature inversion with the city of Granada appearing out of the gloom in the lower half of...