Note – 2023-04-03 08:37
The cooler air made for stunningly clear views this morning from the dog walk
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Note – 2023-03-31 17:34
Today, with no great expectations, we went in search of a thin ribbon of snow that would lead to the summit of Caballo 3009m. Sad to say, that did not exist. After 20 years of enjoying superb winters...
Note – 2023-03-30 11:21
Just made my first major change to Open Street Map when, a few days ago, I came across a marked hiking path in the Sierra Nevada that was in fact a shallow dry watercourse with no sign of passage that...
Note – 2023-03-29 08:40
The eastern Sierra Nevada west of Puerta de la Ragua provides high, rolling mountain country. Morron del Hornillo (2377m) and Morron Sanjuanero (2609m) are moderate objectives for a day hike but we ma...
Note – 2023-03-28 18:27
Sometimes going off the beaten track can land you in some incredible situations. Of course, you have to be prepared for rough terrain and going pathless isn't for everybody, but do it, take it in, emb...
Note – 2023-03-27 11:05
Short video: Scrambling down the west ridge of the Peñon de la Mata. To the south the snow clad Sierra Nevada mountains and to the west the outskirts of the city of Granada
Note – 2023-03-25 14:12
Warm morning walk today along the "acequias" (irrigation channels) above Lanjarón. Earned the cold beer afterwards!
Note – 2023-03-24 09:52
A year ago today the Sahara Dust arrived (Calima). The whole of the south of Spain was affected. Our town Lanjarón, was turned dirty orange, almost like a Sci-Fi movie. After a week we were left with...
Note – 2023-03-22 17:14
Loved this frontage to a house in the village of Izbor, Andalucia. Despite being covered with remnants of the Autumn's Sahara Dust storm (Calima) the owner has decorated with plants in beautiful ceram...
Note – 2023-03-21 16:39
A beautiful hike today, closer to home and at lower level. From the Beznar dam down the Rio Izbor to the village of Izbor and then back uphill for a couple of cold beers in Pinos de Valle. Part of thi...
Note – 2023-03-21 16:05
Sat in the middle of the road eating our lunch under the shade of the olive and lemon trees.
Note – 2023-03-19 16:53
Been out hiking this afternoon in a new area (for me). The Sierra Arana north of Granada has some superb, quiet mountain and forest scenery.
Note – 2023-03-19 08:51
The main ridge of Spain's Sierra Nevada mountains from Alcazaba on the left, over Mulhacén to Veleta on the right. A fantastic high level ridge constantly above 3000m altitude. Mountaineering in winte...
Note – 2023-03-19 08:37
3 day winter course for 6 members from Dublin-Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team. Skills that are needed out in winter mountains. Apart from the usual techniques we are adding the use of snowshoes, snow bel...
Note – 2023-03-17 02:23
Redoing my so it can be pinned to profile. Here goes ... Hi I'm Richard, retired adventurer/author living in with his . Made in , part Scot. Love the especially the , & Hobbies include and playing aro...
Note – 2023-03-17 01:43
Sad news that Tamara, a lynx released at the beginning of March in the Sierra Arana north of Granada, was found run over. It is one of 3 lynxes that were reintroduced on March 3. This is the third lyn...
Note – 2023-03-14 18:14
This says it all about today. Warm sunshine and a beautiful isolated mountain summit with superb views and good friends. I could have stayed here for hours enjoying the peace and tranquility.
Note – 2023-03-13 15:47
Late afternoon sun on the dramatic northern faces of the Sierra Nevada. Alcazaba, Mulhacen, Veleta and Puntal de la Caldera looking spectacular. This is definitely "alpine" terrain, even in this relat...