“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 from Richard Hartley of Spanish Highs Well, we have had a superb snow year in the Sierra Nevada and at [...]
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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 packet and it seems even less attractive. For me though, a bivouac on the summit of Mulhacén had been [...]
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Describes an overnight camp on the summit of Spain’s highest mountain, Mulhacén (3482m), in which the most spectacular sunset and sunrise were observed. A report from Richard Hartley of Spanish Highs, Sierra Nevada I quite like going “against the grain”. Ascending a mountain when everybody else is coming down (or descending a mountain before anybody [...]
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Although this is southern Spain the Sierra Nevada should never be underestimated. We supported Australians Ryan and Emma as they did a self guided 5 day trip in the Sierra Nevada, intending starting at Guejar Sierra, crossing Mulhacén and dropping down to the Alpujarras. They sent us in this interesting report of their experiences. As [...]
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Mulhacen is a technically straightforward peak but high altitude (3482m) and bad weather sometimes catch people out. The fact that is the highest mountain in mainland Spain provides a big attraction. There have been accidents though especially in the changeable seasons of spring and autumn. If in doubt a mountain guide should always be taken, especially when [...]
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Report from our guide, Jens Foell as he ascends the highest mountain in mainland Spain in poor weather conditions. The weather forecast was looking pretty bad. Rain, rain, and yet more rain for the whole week. But Xavier Wang had come all the way from Singapore to climb Mulhacen, at 3482m the highest peak in [...]
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Looking for a charity fundraising challenge? Something different? Is climbing 3 of the biggest peaks in Spain in 3 days tough enough? Try “Los Tres Picos” charity challenges in Spain’s Sierra Nevada mountains. Mulhacen (3482m), Veleta (3394m) and Alcazaba (3371m) Los Tres Picos Charity Challenges from Spanish Highs on Vimeo.
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The Los Tres Picos Trekking Challenge is here! Get your trekking boots ready… we are off to conquer 3 of Spain’s highest peaks in one long weekend! All for a good cause. Located in the stunning Sierra Nevada National Park, our Spanish 3 peak challenge will consist of summiting Alcazaba at 3,371m, Veleta at 3,394m [...]
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Enjoy trekking the Sierra Nevada mountains this summer supported by our pack animals. What a luxurious way to hike the high mountains! You travel with a light daypack and your overnight gear, food, stoves, tents, sleeping bags etc are carried to the next destination by our sturdy mules and donkeys. Leaves you free to enjoy [...]
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Full and interesting report from guest writer, Yvonne Holland, who returned to the Sierra Nevada in May 2012 to do a trek from Trevélez to Lanjarón, covering all the major peaks of the Sierra Nevada between the two villages, including the rarely climbed Juego de Bolos and Puntal de la Caldera. In early June 2008 [...]
Read More caballo, cerro de caballo, Elorrieta, Lanjaron, los tres miles, mountain huts, Mulhacen, Sierra Nevada, Trekking, Veleta