Tag: sierra-nevada
Note – 2023-07-21 09:10
@jrfern Coral del Veleta. The base of the valley is still technically a glacier. A "rock glacier" with permafrost beneath the surface.
Note – 2023-07-19 14:55
The spectacular climb yesterday out of the Guarñon valley via the trail known as the "Veredon Inferior" in Spain's Sierra Nevada mountains.
Note – 2023-07-19 06:44
Yesterday we used the spectacular trail leading down into the Coral del Veleta and access to Veleta (3394m) north face. An awesome place!
Note – 2023-07-16 20:00
@[email protected] Hi Elizabeth. We saw many beautiful ones on the summit of Mulhacén a couple of weeks ago. The San Juan valley, accessible from the Hoya de la Mora is also very good. Also a...
Note – 2023-06-30 06:51
Zamárraga, erigeron de Sierra Nevada (Erigeron frigidus) We found this at 3460m on Mulhacen in Spain's Sierra Nevada mountain range. Endemic and critically endangered species. Lives on poorly develope...
Note – 2023-06-28 06:59
The Sierra Nevada Poppy (Papaver lapeyrousianum). Only grows near the summit of Mulhacén at 3,381 meters of altitude. After the 8 months of snow has melted, and from cracks in the rocky slabs, a small...
Note – 2023-06-28 06:41
It's a long time since I went up Mulhacén, in fact pre heart problem in 2019. First time to 3482m altitude on the highest mountain in mainland Spain. Of course, today we went up the finest way to the...
Endemic wild flowers living on the west face of Mulhacen
A compilation of the wild flowers that we encountered high up on the west flank of Mulhacen on a recent ascent
Note – 2023-06-24 21:40
@tapasinthesun It isn't no. It's a small unnamed lake south east of Mulhacen below the path between Siete Lagunas and the Alto de Chorrillo. It's marvellously situated in a hanging valley. Lush grass...
Searching for the Lake With No Name
A two day trip into the unknown to visit the "Lake with No Name", a magical and serene place. Returning having discovered both Lake Wallaby and Laguna de los Dos Dickys
Note – 2023-06-21 20:20
My first overnight trip into the Sierra Nevada mountains since the Pacemaker implant starts tomorrow. Just one night camping by a remote lake. Haven't packed yet but target base weight is 5kg, water a...
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 – 2023-06-04 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 – 2023-05-27 22:20
@andrewbriscoe I quite fancy a two day crossing of our Sierra Nevada from north to south, taking in about 5 3000+ metre peaks
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 – 2023-05-19 21:16
Fresh snow on the southern slopes of Mulhacen 3482m, the highest mountain in mainland Spain, this afternoon. Most welcome late season precipitation for the
Note – 2023-05-13 03:16
@hikingdude I was last there in 2002. Since then I have lived here on the slopes of southern Spain's Sierra Nevada mountains