Note – 2023-06-14 16:10
@jds Ive done quite a lot of hiking in Altras in the summer months.Might try those as a test because the Altras aren't that durable for my high mountain stuff in summer.
Tag: hiking
Note – 2023-06-13 18:44
Some street scenes from Granada today with a hiking group having a rest day off from the mountains. I'd forgotten how vibrant and photogenic the city is. It's frantic one moment yet utterly peaceful a...
Note – 2023-06-12 13:28
@AdamBishop @spanishhighs The walking group have an ascent planned 27th June if you are interested and free. Bus from Capileira.
Note – 2023-06-12 11:53
Really terrifying stuff! In the Silvretta group in the municipality of Galtür (Austria) there was a big landslide on Sunday afternoon. In the area of the northwest flank of the southern Fluchthorn. Ro...
Note – 2023-06-09 07:42
I'm investigating the setting up of a small community for my local hiking group. A place we can share photos, arrange meets, discuss trips etc. Anybody got any suggestions or recommendations of what p...
Note – 2023-06-07 11:07
I wrote a blog about our hike yesterday. "Underestimating difficulties on the Buitreras". Describes a very tough and tiring but ultimately exciting and enjoyable romp around Las Buitreras del Durcal....
Note – 2023-06-07 07:36
Hiking down the Rambla de Durcal on the western side of the Spain's Sierra Nevada range.
Note – 2023-06-07 07:31
A few photos from yesterday's very tough and tiring but ultimately exciting and enjoyable romp around Las Buitreras del Durcal. Amazing, spectacular scenery and just 20 minutes drive from home. N.B Th...
Underestimating difficulties on the Buitreras
Describes a very tough and tiring but ultimately exciting and enjoyable romp around Las Buitreras del Durcal. Amazing, spectacular scenery and just 20 minutes drive from home.
Note – 2023-06-05 07:14
From yesterday mornings ascent of the wonderful Alto del Calabozo 1651m, Sierra de Huetor, Granada
Note – 2023-06-04 14:20
Some cracking views of Mulhacen 3482, highest summit in mainland Spain, surrounded by building cloud. 10 minutes after we took this the whole range was covered in thick gray cloud
Note – 2023-06-04 14:16
Early start on a new hill today. Alto Calabozo 1651m. Small in stature but bags of character. No trails, just a few cairns, goat tracks and bushwhacking to negotiate. It's obvious not many come here....
Note – 2023-06-04 13:53
@khusky and I topping out this morning on a rather unusual and relatively unknown summit.
Note – 2023-05-31 08:41
Possible bad weather up high yesterday so we kept it to a low, short hike. The Ruta Peñuela Forestal in Lanjarón. Who knew such a treasure existed and so close to home. Early lunch in the bar though 😂
Note – 2023-05-26 16:20
Today we are guiding a couple on Mulhacen. After a poor winter, snow-wise, it seems like things are looking up towards the end of May! 😂 Photos show the summit and clients descending the west flank to...
Note – 2023-05-22 14:10
It's raining outside so I'm sat by the fireside recalling past images. Here's a blast from the past. Mt Fitzroy (Chalten) surrounded by huge lenticular clouds. Taken from the NE from the dirt track le...
Note – 2023-05-18 07:28
Linear hike from Ferreirola to Pampaneira after a stop for a tapa lunch in Capileira.