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...
Tag: sierra-nevada
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 – 2024-09-05 16:18
@TimKStanton this area is just a few kilometers east of the highest mountain in the Iberian peninsular, Mulhacen 3482m. Thousands make their way to the summit but maybe only a handful pass by these la...
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 – 2024-08-27 19:20
@pixiepippi the Sierra Nevada is my neck of the woods. Also love the Picos, yes similar to the Dolomites but not as rocky nor as vertical. Enjoy the southern Tyrol, wonderful area. I'll wave northward...
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 – 2024-08-14 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 – 2024-06-28 20:15
@bergmeister they filmed quite a lot of that here in Spain's Sierra Nevada. A couple of our guides were employed for months ensuring that the actors didn't slip off the mountain. It's an intriguing ta...
Note – 2024-06-27 06:01
@jds @[email protected] my better half loves this idea. Soon to be adopted in the "other" Sierra Nevada I think 😂
Note – 2024-06-26 07:57
1/2 Sometimes when we head into the mountains, things don't always go according to plan. Yesterday, we ran into some tough challenges on a trail that was overgrown with waist high, spiky shrubs, leavi...
Getting into Backpacking for the first time?
Interested in preparing an overnight camp in the mountains but are a bit wary of the weight to be carried. This is to encourage you and give you a place to start the journey of what to bring and what to pack.
Note – 2024-06-21 14:44
The view from our "dinner table" (a flat rock surrounded by soft grasses) a few nights ago as the sun started to set. All we could hear was the sound of the cascading waters of the Rio Lanjarón. Ahead...
Note – 2024-06-21 14:36
Morning light on Cerro de Caballo (3009m) reflected perfectly in the small lake by Laguna de Nájera as we get ready to strike camp
Note – 2024-06-21 09:21
A marvelous 2 day backpacking trek into the upper reaches of the Lanjarón Valley in Spain's Sierra Nevada mountains. Still lots of snow which form tunnels through which the river flows. Beautiful scen...
Note – 2024-06-20 08:06
Did I tell you I like snow tunnels? This image from the upper Lanjaron Valley a couple of days ago
Note – 2024-06-17 14:07
All packed up & ready for tomorrow's jaunt up the 15km Rio Lanjaron valley & reaching the Laguna de Lanjaron at 3000m tomorrow pm. Returning following day via the Verea Corta & lagunas at Bolanos, Cua...