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NEW for 2017 Walking with Nature – Special Offer Inside
We have teamed up with Casa Ana to offer you a great introductory offer to this new and exciting 6 day walking with nature holiday. Next dates for this 6 night, 5 day tour will be 28th May – 3rd June...
View ArticleVideo: Espolón de Alcazaba, Sierra Nevada
Video from Ian Tupman of an ascent of the Espolón de Alcazaba in Spain’s Sierra Nevada, a great scrambling route for the experienced mountaineer. … Read the rest The post Video: Espolón de Alcazaba,...
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Patagonian Icecap Expedition 2016
Report from our expedition to the Patagonian Icecap in November 2016 which was beset by unsettled weather and enforced route changes due to unseasonal warm weather. Summary The plan was to access the...
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Sierra Nevada High Peaks Infographic
Infographic reference when visiting the Sierra Nevada Sierra Nevada infographic on the high peaks which includes the top ten ascents by height. Added are “normal year” snow seasons and how to deal...
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A day in the Sierra Nevada mountains doesn’t always have to reach a summit!
People are driven to reach summits. It’s in their nature. But in the constant drive to get to the top, much of the surrounding beauty can also be missed or ignored. This is good news though for those...
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Out of my comfort zone scrambling on the north ridge of Tozal del Cartujo
A report below from Kiersten Rowland of Spanish Highs about her recent scrambling day she had with us on the Tozal del Cartujo in the Sierra Nevada mountains. This is my version of a day scrambling I...
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A review of the Scarpa Marmolada Trek boot
Ian Tupman spends some walking time with the Scarpa Marmolada Trek boot in the Dolomites. Are they are use here in the Sierra Nevada? Here’s what his review says. First of all, what does Scarpa say:...
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Arista Sur de La Sagra – Scrambles in Andalucia
In the north-east corner of the Granada province and half an hour to the north of Huescar, the south ridge of La Sagra is advertised as one of the best scrambling routes in Andalucía. Last week Felipe...
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Huemul Circuit with Icecap Extension in November 2015
In November 2015 we will back in Patagonia, trekking the Huemul Circuit with an extension onto the Patagonian Icecap to Cirque de las Altares. Some places remain for those interested in joining us....
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Lenneke and Sander (Mulhacen April 2016)
We would like to thank you for an amazing experience. It was by far the most exciting experience we have ever had. Philipe and Nick where an amazing help, which we truly needed the last 400 meters to...
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A Hard Nut To Crack
Tajo Almendrón in the Tejeda Natural Park is so named because of its distinctive almond shape. It forms part of a north-south ridge and is much visited, being on a popular walking route behind the...
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Summer Trekking and Scrambling Ideas in the high Sierra Nevada
With the onset of June winter relents, snow melts and the high Sierra Nevada mountains cease to be the domain of winter mountaineers. Now trekkers and scramblers can escape the heat of the baking...
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Trust Your Compass
“Successfully completing an exercise like this helps to build confidence and when you need to navigate in ‘anger’ you know that you CAN trust your compass” writes Ian Tupman Retirement brings...
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A Ridge Too Far – A Wild, Remote Trek in the Sierra Nevada
Many thanks to guest writer Ian Tupman for this report and photos from a visit to a relatively unknown but wild and remote area of the Sierra Nevada In September 2013 I paid my first visit to the...
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Patagonian Icecap November 2016 & Ascent of Cerro Mariano Moreno
Details of our proposed expedition in November 2016 to the Patagonian Icecap to climb the remote peak of Cerro Mariano Moreno (3462m). It is the third highest peak in Patagonia and is rarely climbed....
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A Day Above The Clouds
Thanks to guest writer, Ian Tupman for this report of his day walk in the Sierra Nevada peaks encircling the Rio Chico above Lanjarón, including Cerrillo Redondo and Tajos de los Machos. The 5th to...
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Tips if you plan Self Guided trekking in the Sierra Nevada
The Sierra Nevada in summer can provide high quality trekking for self guided groups. Here’s a few tips sent in by John Halstead who’s group attempted the “Tres Miles Integral” last summer. The Plan:...
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Ascents, Lagunas & Sunrise in the Sierra Nevada
We recently supported the 201 Field Hospital on a “Sierra Nevada Tres Miles Integral“. 7 days of high 3000m mountains, superb mountain lakes and stunning landscapes. Thanks to leader Captain Kate...
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Ascent of the NW Espolón de Alcazaba, Sierra Nevada
The steep NW face of Alcazaba in Spain’s Sierra Nevada mountains has long been a target for us. The Espolón is the classic route. We decided to go and climb it! Access to the Espolón Access to the...
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Huemul Circuit with Icecap Extension in November 2015
In November 2015 we will back in Patagonia, trekking the Huemul Circuit with an extension onto the Patagonian Icecap to Cirque de las Altares. Some places remain for those interested in joining us....
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