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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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...
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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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...
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