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Anti Fox Deterrents in the Sierra Nevada 21 Aug 2013 | 01:57 pm
After 5 long multi-day trekking tours in the Sierra Nevada in the past 2 months we have had plenty of time to test our Foxwatch Anti Fox Deterrent. But how did it perform? Background Foxes are becom...
Alpujarreño folklore overheard in a Lanjarón café bar 7 Aug 2013 | 12:08 pm
About 60 years ago a bunch of guys were here for a week of snowshoeing and climbing. They were staying in the old house at the end of town; you know, the one that’s derelict as you come in with all th...
Report on conditions on Sierra Nevada 3000m ridge traverse in July 2013 24 Jul 2013 | 03:24 pm
We recently completed "Los Tres Miles" the 5 day 3000m ridge traverse in the Sierra Nevada and came across some difficulties not normally encountered in the spanish summer. There is no doubt that the...
Escape the heat of a spanish summer on a Group Walking Holiday 14 Jul 2013 | 12:28 pm
We had a request for a Group Walking Holiday itinerary. In Spain? In summer? This took some working out as the only place to enjoy the hiking would be in the cool and pleasant air above 2000m. This in...
The Spanish 3000s – crossing “Los Tres Miles” 12 Jul 2013 | 11:54 am
A crossing of the main Sierra Nevada ridge and picking up as many of the 3000m tops as possible always provides for an entertaining and enjoyable 4 or 5 days trekking. This year however, due to the am...
Escape the rat race by high level trekking in the Sierra Nevada 25 Jun 2013 | 02:57 pm
William and Jolanda wanted to escape civilisation, people, phones and busy jobs. With plenty of snow still remaining an 8 day trek in the Sierra Nevada seemed as good a way as any. To avoid the busy (...
Moderate hiking route over Las Alegas to Puente Palo in the Sierra Nevada 23 Jun 2013 | 04:14 pm
A moderately graded, varied and interesting summer day's hiking route in the Sierra Nevada. As it is linear it does need the benefit of a friendly driver to help with the transport. It utilises a high...
Spanish Highs, Sierra Nevada feature in Trail Magazine July 2013 11 Jun 2013 | 04:54 pm
At the beginning of May we entertained Oli Reed and Ben Weeks from best selling UK outdoor magazine, Trail. They had never visited the Sierra Nevada. Guess what? They loved it! What could we show them...
Skiing off the highest mountain in southern Spain in June! 6 Jun 2013 | 01:32 am
“You are joking. Skiing in June, southern Spain, 2 hours from Marbella. Never”, they said disbelievingly when I outlined my cunning plan. I like a challenge so set out to prove them wrong. A report fr...
A night at the Mulhacén Hilton 5 Jun 2013 | 11:10 pm
Sleeping on a snow-covered mountain summit isn’t everyone’s idea of a good night out. Throw in a six hour ascent with a heavy pack, the possibility of altitude sickness and your evening meal out of a ...
