Why Paramo clothing is so good in the Sierra Nevada
Why is Paramo so good?
I have been a fan of Paramo gear for the last 15 years. I remember spending thousands of pounds clad in various Gore-Tex, Triplepoint and eVent jackets, that either leaked or made me as wet inside as well as outside. They were never as “breatheable” as they were advertised by their [...]
Hilleberg Nallo GT tent, Trangia stove, “Mountain Munchies” Food
Hilleberg Nallo GT
I have had this tent now for 3 years and it has provided good service. It is suitable for 3 or very spacious for 2 persons. It has a large vestibule which is very useful for gear storage, cooking etc.
The tent weighs 2.2kg (2.6kg packed) so is reasonably lightweight. It is well made [...]
Spot Messenger gps test results in Spains’ Sierra Nevada
The Spot Messenger was tested this week in Spain’s Sierra Nevada mountains. A full description of the devices functions can be found at http://international.findmespot.com/ or on our related page http://www.sierra-nevada-news.com/2008/07/spot-satellite-messenger-trial-sierra-nevada/
Firstly let me say that the results were very satisfactory. Bear in mind that our previous sat phone system had been very inconsistent, costly and unreliable, [...]
Outdoor Gear shop in Durcal, Alpujarras
Now you don’t have to travel to Granada to get your mountaineering, climbing and outdoor gear. You don’t have to rely on buying over the internet and hope that the right sized goods arrive?
Deportes Nomades has been in operation in Durcal for over 3 years now. Durcal is just 2 minutes from the main Motril [...]
Spot Satellite Messenger goes on trial in the Sierra Nevada
Spanish Highs Mountain Guides are trialing a Spot Satellite Messenger in the Sierra Nevada next week.
It should be useful and hopefully more reliable than the previous Sat Phones that have been used which have their limitations. They are also much cheaper to buy and use than the traditional sat phone.
Evidently it sends an email and/or [...]
Tents for China?
Nothing really to do with Spain or the Blog really, but it might affect us.
Ive just heard that the Chinese are looking for tents for the victims and those displaced by the earthquake. All the tents that we buy as mountaineers these days seem to be made in ………………. China!!!!
Am I missing something here?
Isn't the [...]
