Note – 2024-05-29 07:49
Yesterday, when we walked in fields of gold Acequia los Hechos, west flank of Cerro de Caballo at 2400m. Sierra Nevada, Spain
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Note – 2024-05-24 09:14
It's Friday and it's also watering day. Making the most of it before the summer
Note – 2024-05-22 07:18
La Ruta Peñuela above Lanjarón in the Alpujarras. Yesterday's half day hiking route through forests and open hillsides above the town.
Note – 2024-05-20 06:23
Interesting day yesterday doing a via ferrata whilst being filmed by the BBC as part of an upcoming TV series. Not allowed to mention details but it was great to see how professional film crews set up...
Note – 2024-05-15 11:38
We had a great hike yesterday checking out the upper valleys and streams that flow into the Rio Bermejo above Pitres. We found a blank part of the map with no hiking trails, which made for an exciting...
Note – 2024-05-14 17:48
Spring Gentian (Gentiana sierrae). Endemic to Spain's Sierra Nevada grows between 1800m and 3200m. Lucky enough to see loads of these beautiful flowers today in a high valley at 2300m
Note – 2024-05-08 12:59
Thanks to my mate Felipe for persuading me to rock climb after an absence of about 10 years! We did the marvellous 5 pitch Espolon Cerro del Toro outside Motril. I felt really comfortable apart from t...
Note – 2024-05-05 11:05
Planted 3 avocado trees on a sheltered spot on a terrace. At our altitude (750m) they might need some tender love and care especially next winter. Hoping they take and produce as we both love guacamol...
Note – 2024-05-03 14:04
Been cleaning the public path adjacent to our land, partly to ease hikers access but also to reduce any fire hazard. Sat down having a well deserved (and wholly ncessary) can of ice cold Speckled Hen...
Note – 2024-05-02 09:31
Normal service resumed here with a glorious morning for our daily dog walk. Rita and Arko certainly enjoyed it.
Note – 2024-04-25 16:33
The hike into our camp at the base of the Lavaderos de la Reina valley has stunning views towards the Sierra Nevada peaks
Note – 2024-04-25 12:19
The raw power of nature. Spectacular waterfalls in the valley of Lavaderos de la Reina in Spain's Sierra Nevada mountains
Note – 2024-04-22 13:49
Packing for an overnight mountain trip into the Sierra Nevada for tomorrow and Wednesday. Had to get my big expedition pack out to fit it all in! 9 kilos is much more than I am used to carrying but I...
Note – 2024-04-18 18:24
Today I've been hiking round the quiet, arab-influenced villages of La Taha before crossing the ancient bridge over the Rio Trevelez, ascending the gorge via the old pack horse trail and then dropping...
Note – 2024-04-16 16:06
Today's trailhead was just a 20 minute drive from Granada city. 4 kilometers and 300 meters of ascent later we reached the delectable and very well named summit of "Cerro Buenavista". We ate our lunch...
Note – 2024-04-15 18:12
I've been out guiding with author Chris Stewart today on the GR240 and GR7 trails between Hoya del Portillo and Busquisar in the Sierra Nevada. Stunning day with super views. Found a solitary gentian...
Note – 2024-04-14 07:54
Overnight Camp - post 3/3 As light dawned on a very cold and windy morning we hurriedly packed up our tent and waited in the lieu of some rocks for the sun to arrive. The cold wait was worthwhile as t...