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: mountaineering
Note – 2026-08-13 06:42
Bit of a disappointing trip. Nice ascent & quiet summit, picnic + wine, until 50+ others joined us with music, shouting etc. We headed off to an adjacent hill. Difficult to get shot during eclipse as...
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 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...
I'm So Proud of My Kids, My Daughters Now Cave for Fun
How my daughters went from horse-loving teens to Mountain Leaders and Cave Guides. A funny, heartfelt post about pride, change, and not understanding your kids' hobbies anymore
Note – 2026-06-13 16:18
@337guanacos an incredible peak, especially up close. One day I hope to come back and climb it via the right hand ridge
Note – 2026-05-22 14:38
Congratulations to British mountaineer, Kenton Cool who has quietly and without fuss just made his 20th ascent of Everest. More Everest summits than any non-Sherpa ever. I remember us rock climbing w...
Climbing the Duna de Bolonia
A windy walk up the remarkable natural sand dune of the Duna de Bolonia, Spain
Note – 2026-02-21 06:41
@Ali They have superior performance to microspikes. At only 330g a pair I was eager to try out. The “high-modulus polyethylene CORD-TEC linking system” works well. Will be fine for ski touring & modes...
Note – 2026-02-20 16:42
@germantr I do use microspikes in late spring or early summer but microspikes won't be sufficient for what we are doing in the Pyrenees. Needs proper crampons. I think these might well be OK for that.
Note – 2026-02-20 16:32
What an absolutely cracking day. Couldn't ask for better mountain conditions. Testing our lightweight Petzl Leopard crampons ready for a late spring visit to the Pyrenees. How did they do? Well, they...
Note – 2026-02-01 10:37
A friend just shared this video he took from a ski touring trip we did together way back in January 2013. Must admit it has got me feeling all nostalgic for times past. Nobody on the mountain, some go...
Note – 2026-01-30 14:31
Came across this wonderful image from Arctic photographer, Martin Hartley, which shows me skiing up from base camp on Klyutchevskoy Sopka. The mountain had started erupting before we arrived and the v...
Note – 2026-01-29 10:06
@Ali That resonates with me. I have never done kayaking but kinda feel that beginners terror you talk about. I remember that feeling in an alpine environment when I first set foot on a narrow snow are...
Note – 2026-01-21 10:00
@alper I just love the sound of crampons crunching on the hard ice in the morning 😀
Note – 2026-01-09 13:45
Ran a short rope protection and security course for some hill walking and scrambling friends of mine today. Included improvised harnesses, Italian hitch, clove hitch, assisted hoist, anchors, rappelli...
A Short Rope Course for Hillwalking and Scrambling Friends
Today’s rope course turned the usual “hold‑on‑tight” mantra into a full‑blown symphony of knots, hoists, and hearty laughter. With gusts whipping around us like an over‑enthusiastic photographer chasi...
Note – 2025-12-18 20:49
@TimKStanton looks like you might have needed crampons on that summit ridge Tim? Looked very cold