Note – 2024-09-16 06:37
Last week I sat for nearly an hour on the very airy summit of a peak called Puntal de la Cornisa 3316m. A fine viewpoint & wonderful place to chill out It's good to have some time on your own once in...
Tag: hiking
Note – 2024-09-11 08:21
Bit warm to be walking below 2000 meters but the cool breeze and forest foliage helped. Yesterday we did a walk in the Sierra de Huetor, combining the Cañada del Senero with an off piste ascent of Cer...
Note – 2024-09-11 08:14
Lots of very happy and colorful people enjoying the great outdoors! A good turnout from our weekly walking group yesterday.
Alcazaba a walk on the wilder side of the Sierra Nevada
The mighty Alcazaba, arguably the finest peak in Spain's Sierra Nevada makes a fine 2 day backpacking ascent.
Note – 2024-09-07 15:42
Short (3 min) video I put together showing our 2 day backpacking hike up Alcazaba 3369m in Spain's Sierra Nevada mountains. https://video.infosec.exchange/w/jGoaeM2d9N9Ez9B5itVDp6
Note – 2024-09-06 08:16
Alcazaba 3369m is the 3rd highest peak in the Sierra Nevada and yet, in my opinion, it is undoubtedly the finest. Alcazaba, the Fortress, is well named, guarded on 3 sides by cliffs. A few days ago we...
Note – 2024-09-06 07:07
We never camp at Laguna Hondera. It's popular, noisy & frequented by hungry foxes. Head a little uphill however & there are some delectable places to bivouac (make sure you don't camp on the fragile "...
Note – 2024-09-05 15:52
The walk into Siete Lagunas a couple of days ago involved passing two small hidden lakes, rarely visited by other humans. Laguna Prado Negro and another further north which doesn't have a name. It sho...
Note – 2024-09-04 17:42
Arrival of the sun at Laguna Borreguil, Siete Lagunas in Spain's Sierra Nevada mountain range this morning
Note – 2024-09-02 12:45
Packing for a two day trip to climb the mighty Alcazaba (3350m) starting tomorrow. The finest peak in the Sierra Nevada. Bivouac at Laguna Altera (Siete Lagunas). Will be able to travel lightweight, n...
Note – 2024-08-29 09:05
Definite autumnal feel to the morning dog walk. Lovely colors, especially when the first rays of the sun hit the hillsides. Cooler with a slight breeze. Maybe end of the early morning/pre sunrise star...
Note – 2024-08-25 16:44
The Vuelta de España passing through my town of Lanjarón this afternoon. 178 kilometre mountain stage with 4,370 meters of ascent. It's hot and humid. Respect.
Note – 2024-08-23 05:55
Silent Hiking Laguna Misterioso and Molinillo Waterfall An August summer day in the Sierra Nevada and yet almost alone for all of this 6 hour hike visiting hidden lakes and spectacular waterfalls. No...
Note – 2024-08-15 08:41
@Patrickoldhiker I'll let you into a secret. As an old hiker too I also got the lift up! Just forgot to get the camera out for that bit. Still did 500 metres of ascent/descent in the day though. That'...
Note – 2024-08-15 06:57
Must say, I'm really enjoying putting together short 3 minute videos of my hikes. Adding a new dimension to my day in the hills. I'm certainly no expert, but In the old days it used to take loads of e...
Note – 2024-08-14 18:01
Short clip from today's hike. Crossing the Paso de las Guias in Spain's Sierra Nevada mountains. Sorry for the dramatic music. Couldn't help it 🤣
Note – 2024-08-08 08:42
I wrote a blog about our travels through the Italian Dolomites. It is quite a long and comprehensive read but the hope is it may help give information to others who are thinking of visiting the area....
Wanderings on and off the Alta Via 2 trek in the Italian Dolomites
One week traditional hut to hut trekking on the Alta Via 2 and one completely different week "making it up as we went along" heading south at a lower level
Note – 2024-08-04 07:24
@AdamBishop thank you Adam. I'm improving slowly. I didn't realise the combined effect of accumulated fatigue until I stopped walking
Note – 2024-08-03 07:55
15 min video - "Wanderings on and off the Alta Via 2 trek in the Dolomites" One week of traditional hut to hut trekking and one completely different week "making it up as we went along". All the time...