Note – 2026-02-03 18:04
Battening down the hatches here for tonight and tomorrow. Amber warnings for wind and rain. No doubt our house roof will leak under prolonged heavy downpour (they all do 🤣). Schools and Universities i...
Tag: hiking
Note – 2026-02-03 11:37
Today's dog walk in between winter storms reminded me that spring is indeed just around the corner. This particular walk is only 100m lower in altitude than my house but I was surprised to see the whi...
Note – 2026-01-26 16:27
@[email protected] we once came down from a 3 day hike across a range. Spring conditions lower down but definitely winter up high. We had axes, crampons and snowshoes tied to our packs. Late aftern...
Note – 2026-01-25 08:35
Some cold images I took during this weeks excursion into the high Sierra Nevada for this
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
Note – 2026-01-18 08:19
@hikingdude the wind was fairly constant all day. When the precipitation/snow arrived we realised we had to camp. The snowmobiles dropped us at this point and returned to Klyuchi. Tents put up in the...
Note – 2026-01-18 07:11
Blizzard conditions in a whiteout in Kamchatka. Our camp had been hastily erected in the gloom
Note – 2026-01-17 10:20
We had come to Kamchatka to make a ski descent of Klyuchevskaya Sopka, at 4750 metres in height, the highest volcano in the northern hemisphere. But the weather had not been kind. For two weeks we wer...
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 – 2026-01-13 10:43
Down in the dumps. Life is so fickle at times. Last weekend I lost a friend, hiking pal and all round nice guy. Can't comprehend him producing his weekly YouTube video one minute and succumbing in jus...
Note – 2026-01-12 13:50
Came across this photo memory today. November 2014 - for 9 days/14 hours a day, my life was the inside of a tent. Spent most of that watching the whole 5 seasons of Breaking Bad on a 1.8" display. Exp...
Note – 2026-01-07 11:20
Daily dog walk through the olive groves. The slopes of the Cerro de Caballo 3009m in the Sierra Nevada rising ahead.
Note – 2026-01-07 07:47
@[email protected] hopefully useful backup knowledge for all my hiking mates
Note – 2026-01-07 07:44
@drdirtbag we are doing this primarily for emergency hiking situations where there is nothing but a rope for assistance. I've never done it by Dulfersitz nor the South African method, so will be fun....
Note – 2026-01-06 12:01
Really looking forward to this. On Friday I am running a short course for hiking buddies recapping how to use a rope for basic protection & security in emergency situations. Came about as a friend alw...
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 – 2026-01-03 10:47
@JakeHikes yes the pitching with poles does take time and a bit of practice. Our X-Mid 2 with fly has withstood storms very well so far and seems durable enough. I agree, condensation is very well con...
Note – 2025-12-31 09:57
Looking at this photo, now I realise that it's about time I got off my rear end and headed up into those lovely white snows. It's the best early season snowfall for quite some time, maybe 5+ years? Go...
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...