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Mountain news round up for the week 2010-08-08

admin — Sun, 08 Aug 2010 07:40:00 +0000

Please RT @spanishhighs Congratulation! You are our possible winner : Apple iPhone 4. If selected : http://retwt.me/1Nhix #
The best 5 mountain days in Mallorca combining high quality scrambling and birdwatching http://ow.ly/2ka4H #
RT @cortijoopazo: Can't see Michelle Obama in Mercadona either. Shame, she could see how cheap Spain's favourite supermarket really is. #
Panoramic photos of Lanjaron, Alpujarras http://ow.ly/2lpC1 #
@lecrin Never shopped there but always thought it was spanish equivalent of Aldi. I stand corrected. #
@TheScarletz Will if I can. Like the Lazy Bones single! in reply to TheScarletz #
@TheScarletz it was at the following link. Can I download or where can i buy a copy? http://ow.ly/2m8NC in reply to TheScarletz #

Mountain news round up for the week 2010-08-01

admin — Sun, 01 Aug 2010 07:40:00 +0000

RT @stephenfry: Thanks 4 salt water, honey and lemon tips. It seems that alcohol knocks all of them into a hatted cock. *pleasant numbness* #
Hmmm. $100k fine for F1 #Ferrari So for cheating us of a sporting spectacle, it's costing them about 2 ashtrays and a pair of furry dice? #
@jakehumphreyf1 $100k fine Ferrari So for cheating us of a sporting spectacle, it's costing them about 2 ashtrays and a pair of furry dice? in reply to jakehumphreyf1 #
RT @kierstenrowland: Bee Eaters flying right over our heads above Lanjarón http://ow.ly/2gz24 <#
@lecrin Are you positive he's the only West Ham fan in Leeds? I knew one down in Holbeck many many years ago when Leeds were good! in reply to lecrin #
News: Simulated Lanjaron forecasts now incorporated into our weather station http://bit.ly/bxyZch #
Our group of 4 having long day up and down Mulhacen today http://ow.ly/2hNew Serves them right for refusing to take the bus! #
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Check this video out — The Monkey Business Illusion http://youtu.be/IGQmdoK_ZfY. Very true. Amazing! #
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News: Hidden ways across the north faces of Mulhacen and Alcazaba http://bit.ly/c04n7e #
Anybody know how you revoke access when a spammer has got control of your account? This one is called "rockyouttwitter". #
News: Ascent of Cerro de Caballo from the Ventura above Lanjaron http://bit.ly/dxBdsC #

Mountain news round up for the week 2010-07-25

admin — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 08:40:00 +0000

Just got back from a day in Puerta Banus and then a day in Torremolinos. But….. which day did I like the most? #
Blocks of ice still remain in high Sierra lakes http://ow.ly/i/2Jfk #
@dspiers One costs twice as much as the other too in reply to dspiers #
@SkiGrimentz Both have some pros and plenty of cons. I actually felt more comfortable in Torre. Full of pleasant spanish holidaymakers in reply to SkiGrimentz #
Enjoyed the trip to El Torcal to see the Griffon Vultures riding the thermals. Marvellous birds. Pics tomorrow #
CLUE RT @kierstenrowland: Home from a 2 day trip, Puerta Banus (yuck), Torremolinos (not a larger lout in sight) #
@ChevinTrekOtley oops lucks like i carnt even spel wright eitar in reply to ChevinTrekOtley #
Griffin vultures at El Torcal, Spain http://dai.ly/c3HNW0 on @dailymotion. Shot this video yesterday #
RT @grahunt: Ten Good Reasons For Moving To Spain http://ping.fm/LabQx #
RT @autural: GRANADA: Sierra Nevada abre en verano para ofrecer actividades de naturaleza y deportes de aventura. http://bit.ly/clyJnm #
Oh what a varied life. 1 day climbing mountains, next day Torremolinos, next making mint sauce from our abundance of plants on the terraces #
Disaster. Look what are they going to do to our Camino del Rey via ferrata? http://ow.ly/2f0o3 #
@cortijoopazo With the right experience & equipment it is a safe adventure in wonderful surroundings. Now we pay for our own H&S! #
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Mountain news round up for the week 2010-07-18

admin — Sun, 18 Jul 2010 08:40:00 +0000

Missing the mountains a bit. Excursions up Veleta in the Sierra Nevada next week though. #
RT @biensevive: Self Sufficiency Courses and Dehesa at the refuge starting in September. See http://ow.ly/2boY1 #
RT @biensevive: Our new website for the Sierra Morena mountain refuge is up and running at http://www.sierramountainrefuge.com. #
RT @grahunt: http://youtu.be/z-Ln_rqPpPk Why has this Hitler video been allowed on You Tube and mine wasn't >> Ok the banks,now I understand #
Lovely shot of moon over Lanjaron from our webcam but you have to get there soon http://ow.ly/2byKs #
Just trying out our new solar cooker for the first time. "Patatas a la pobre" no less! Check back in 5 hours for results! #
Beautifully Restored Moroccan Styled Retreat For Holiday Rental in the Alpujarras (Murtas) http://ow.ly/2bZQO #
"Papas a la Pobre" and chicken dishes cooked to perfection in our solar oven experiment today. Supplier website at http://ow.ly/2bZWz #
Ascent of Veleta & Cerro de los Machos through the summer. 5 hrs high level trekking in the cool air of the Sierra Nevada http://ow.ly/2cilz #
Day trip to ascend highest peak in Spain, Mulhacen 28th July. Only €50 ex Lanjaron http://ow.ly/2cimz #
Evidently visitors to the Refugio de Caballo are getting bothered by foxes and also by a hive of bees that have taken up residence inside! #

Mountain news round up for the week 2010-07-11

admin — Sun, 11 Jul 2010 08:40:00 +0000

Photo of 3 Cabra Monteses high on the slopes of the Cerro de Caballo above Lanjaron http://ow.ly/i/2pUt #
As I came round the corner of the mountainside I found a group of 9 Griffon Vultures perched on a rocky outcrop http://ow.ly/i/2pUy #
@SkiGrimentz I know and it is only a point and press I had. Oh for my digital SLR!!!! in reply to SkiGrimentz #
Maybe the first Kuwaiti ascent of Mulhacen? http://ow.ly/i/2qGE #
My better half snapped this photo of me when I was supposed to be belaying snow climbing. Laid back mountaineering? http://ow.ly/i/2r4D #
Hot and very humid today here in Lanjaron, Andalucia #
Javier here from the Mountain Refuge in the Sierra Morena. More news soon http://ow.ly/286tl #
38 deg C in Granada and rising. Temps in Sevilla at 1:30am 34 deg C. Yikes! Run for cover. #
Vamos España vamos!!!!!! #
At 3:30am in Lanjaron the temps were 32 deg C! Think it must have broke a record somewhere for overnight low. #
How strange is this, Sierra Nevada ski centre teaching beginners to ski in July!!! #
has just discovered the joys of eating watermelons during a hot summer. Now for the chilled rioja to finish. #
In an effort to reduce heat in our house we have purchased a solar cooker. Watch it cloud over in time for Sunday lunch http://ow.ly/29auW #

Mountain news round up for the week 2010-07-04

admin — Sun, 04 Jul 2010 08:40:00 +0000

@joshinspain I agree Josh. Other sports have had vid tech in for 15 years! Refs and Linesman (sorry, assistants!) are only human after all. in reply to joshinspain #
Is pissed off with "Barstool Mountaineers" who talk a good mountain hidden behind a pint of lager (or JD and Coke)! #
Party getting off for 2 day Mulhacen ascent. http://ow.ly/268aa Probable cloud and high winds Saturday might make it more interesting… #
@therealmuhz ha ha. Great. Will drop it into the conversation! in reply to therealmuhz #
@joshinspain Sure. This link tells you how. Let me know how u go on http://www.sierra-nevada-news.com/2010/06/climb-mulhacen-day-summer/ in reply to joshinspain #
I dont believe it. Ive lived here 7 years and never seen rain in July before! Feel sorry for the guys going up Mulhacen today! #
@joshinspain Up to you. More interesting to traverse the mountain & take 2 days, up w flank down s ridge. S ridge up & down is a bit boring in reply to joshinspain #
@joshinspain Go next week! in reply to joshinspain #
@joshinspain No new snow on Mulhacen. Whole route is doable without touching snow if going up and down S ridge. in reply to joshinspain #

Mountain news round up for the week 2010-06-27

admin — Sun, 27 Jun 2010 08:40:00 +0000

A game with commitment, speed, physicality & honesty. The World Cup? No, the Wigan v St Helens rugby league tonight. Amazing sport! #
5am start tomorrow. Off to Sierra Nevada mountains to climb some snow gullies hopefully. Yes, I know it's end June, but still plenty there #
Great days snow climbing near Cerro de Caballo today. Trip report tomorrow when body has recovered from 5am start! Now for beer and España! #
@therealmuhz Its an abnormal year because we got the bad weather last winter that normally covers the UK for months. Still 10m snow depths! in reply to therealmuhz #
Today is the day I declared summer officially open and put some shorts on like a proper "Guiri" #
RT @kierstenrowland: The 5 day San Juan Fiesta is starting tom with the famous water run (noche de agua) in Lanjaron. http://ow.ly/21Bdp #
The group Triana are playing in Lanjaron for free 1am Friday morning. Good chance to see this famous (well, in Andalucia, anyway) band. #
…¡Llega San Juan!: http://www.badaje.com/2010/06/5734/ via @addthis #
RT @caballoblancotr: Riding in Spain special offers this summer: amazing deals on 3 day
treks.. contact us http://ping.fm/a7lkN #
RT @AmazingPics: View From the Top of the World http://ht.ly/21ZNW <#
Great panoramic 360 deg shots from all the major peaks of the Sierra Nevada http://ow.ly/22bae #
@joshinspain Let em see. Injury time equaliser by the Germans. 1-1 after extra time. Penalties. Oh no! Seen it all before. in reply to joshinspain #
Last nights festivities finally stopped in Lanjaron at 6am this morning, just before I had to get up to go and strim the campo! #
2 more injured in the Corral de Veleta today. Difficult to know given scanty info if they were walkers or mountaineers http://ow.ly/23EyR #

Mountain news round up for the week 2010-06-20

admin — Sun, 20 Jun 2010 09:40:00 +0000

Current position in the mountains. All going well. On track, no problems! (37.07122,-3.28268) http://spot2tweet.com/app/url/3S #
@therealmuhz You should be here. Great walking and trekking in the Sierras at the moment and not too hot on the approaches yet either in reply to therealmuhz #
Current position in the mountains. All going well. On track, no problems! (37.04803,-3.29193) http://spot2tweet.com/app/url/3T #
RT @biensevive: La restauración del refugio no se está haciendo sola. Un homenaje a las personas que están realizándola http://ow.ly/1YziS #
Just added myself to the http://wefollow.com twitter directory under: #granada_spain_ #climbing #skiing #mountaineering #walking #trekking #
RT @grahunt: Unfortunately the Vuvuzela has been the most interesting part of World Cup up to now, oh that & the Australian "defence" < Ha! #
@grahunt Oh and also Manu Adebayor's mobile phone going off in the middle of the program! in reply to grahunt #
Stupid twitter having a funny day all right. Over capacity I guess? #
RT @GoodLifeScout: It is impossible to enjoy idling thoroughly unless one has plenty of work to do. -Jerome K. Jerome #quote #
Group safely back after 6 days traversing Sierra Nevada from Guejar Sierra to Trevelez in poor conditions. Good effort! Report to follow. #
RT @lanjaronweather: #Alpujarras #wdisplay 15/06/10 2:30 PM 19.8C wind WSW 0.9kph 20.9max rain 1.0mm http://bit.ly/bwutbS #
Not a very sensible way to practice ones ice axe braking I think http://ow.ly/1YX7q #
RT @jotagarzon: RT @senderosulayr Tramo 6 del Sulayr (Capileira-Trevélez) cortado por desprendimientos. Seguiremos informando. #
RT @EbroApartments: it's summer.It isn't.It's summer.It isn't. It's summer. It isn't. 2day? Yay It's summer! Hot n sunny, deep blue sky. #
Current position in the mountains. All going well. On track, no problems! (37.01633,-3.40623) http://spot2tweet.com/app/url/3U #
Current position in the mountains. All going well. On track, no problems! (37.0385,-3.3945) http://spot2tweet.com/app/url/3V #
Photo. Incredible but there was fresh snow at the Sierra Nevada ski station this morning http://ow.ly/i/25Qc #
RT @birdwatchspain: RT @senderosulayr: Photo of the week: 'The way to the fincas'. http://senderosulayr.es/?p=163 #
RT @atasteofspain: Rioja wine, another reason to visit Spain http://tinyurl.com/lv36by #
RT @Graeme_SoW: I suspect Mexico got a lot of support from Ireland last night. <> #
Is this the best that England can produce? Worst team I have seen in the tournament. #
What the BBC wont show you about last nights game. Fabio Capellos reaction. Must see video! At least he shows passion! http://ow.ly/20CeS #
Enjoy 2 or 3 day crossings of the Sierra Nevada in Spain on guided treks http://www.spanishhighs.co.uk/sierra-nevada-crossings.php #

Mountain news round up for the week 2010-06-13

admin — Sun, 13 Jun 2010 09:40:00 +0000

Not many will need this but if you want to change GIMP from spanish to english this is the best tutorial of how to do it http://ow.ly/1UGLE #
Busy dehydrating food for our forthcoming expedition to Bolivia. Easy and something everybody should have a go at http://ow.ly/1UHgi #
@ThisisDavina where did you go in France then? in reply to ThisisDavina #
Support for independent and self guided walking, trekking and mountaineering groups in the Sierra Nevada http://ow.ly/1UMg2 #
Our Bolivian Climbing Expedition raising funds for Brain Tumour Research starts next week http://www.justgiving.com/spanishhighs #
Babieca or Bavieca was El Cid's warhorse. One well-known legend about the Cid describes how he acquired the stallion http://ow.ly/1Vfsi #
RT @CentHound: Ingenious idea to keep dogs cool during hot weather http://centhound.com/cooling-vest #
RT @EbroApartments: @birdwatchspain gr8 pics! I was thrilled the first time I saw (and recognised!) a woodchat shrike. #
Getting fed up of the world cup and it hasn't even started yet! Come on España! #
@VictoriaTwead Now now stop all this conspiracy stuff! Weve got 3 dogs, 1 cat and 2 chickens as it is! in reply to VictoriaTwead #
@joshinspain I know but I live here and theve never done much in the past. It'll be the biggest fiesta of all time if they win! in reply to joshinspain #
@joshinspain Gotta miss those germans tho. Wont be able to stand pens again. I remember watching the final in 66 in B&W. Shows you my age! in reply to joshinspain #
Mulhacen and the Sierra Nevada just may get some snow on Saturday and Sunday above 3000m. But …..its June! http://ow.ly/1WmnZ #
@CaminoHolidays What an experience. Fantasic! Bet even mountain bikes wont get over this year until end August. in reply to CaminoHolidays #
@davidjguru Best snow season I can remember (tho Ive only been here 8 years). You going up Mulhacen? in reply to davidjguru #
@davidjguru Sounds a good plan to me to do the OS stuff first and then relax in the mountains. Good luck and have fun in reply to davidjguru #
North face routes on Mulhacen still in condition. See trip report at http://ow.ly/1Wn8c #
A bit of rain and what happens? Electricity cuts out, water/toilet systems wont work and now Sky TV shorts out and wont function! #
2 places left on 2wk Patagonian Icefield Traverse in Nov. Expedition of a lifetime on biggest sheet of ice outside poles http://ow.ly/1WP70 #
RT @caballoblancotr: We are fully booked for this weeks horse trek into the Sierra Nevada,
spaces left next week http://ow.ly/1WTV1 #
Scientists find vast mountain range that rivals the Alps in majesty buried underneath the ice of Antarctica http://ow.ly/1WUes #
Current position in the mountains. All going well. On track, no problems! (37.14475,-3.37564) http://spot2tweet.com/app/url/3P #
RT @birdwatchspain: Golden Orioles, Hoopoe and Woodchat Shrikes…June in the Alpujarras 7th June 2010 http://nblo.gs/4GPaY #
@JayHarwood I do. The group games are always very tentative affairs. Wouldnt be surprised if we lose. in reply to JayHarwood #
Current position in the mountains. All going well. On track, no problems! (37.1042,-3.26942) http://spot2tweet.com/app/url/3Q #
Fantastic skies from the Patagonia Webcam album at Puerto Natales and Torres del Paine http://ow.ly/1XxXR #
Current position in the mountains. All going well. On track, no problems! (37.07119,-3.28272) http://spot2tweet.com/app/url/3R #

Mountain news round up for the week 2010-06-06

admin — Sun, 06 Jun 2010 09:40:00 +0000

Greenland? No southern Spain's Sierra Nevada in June! Strange but true, because I took these photos myself today http://ow.ly/1SDwn #
Photos showing the icebergs in the Rio Lanjaron from Pepe Badaje http://ow.ly/1SU3k #
@carolmarybyrne Oh dear. Sorry to hear that Carol, but, we've all had to do it at some point! in reply to carolmarybyrne #
RT @peakimages: A few more images from Spanish Sierra Nevada in my galleries – these are from last autumn http://bit.ly/bbDNv6 #
RT @grahunt: http://bit.ly/9k4K4I Peace and tranquility in Spain. How to choose a quiet place to live #
RT @fredshively: An olive grove above Lanjarón 1 #photography #Spain #Andalucia #Alpujarras http://flic.kr/p/6rULXr #
Piste machines preparing pistes in the Sierra Nevada. But why? Will they be opening for summer skiing? http://ow.ly/1T4CA #
Dont you just hate it when the computer blows and you spend the next 2 days trying to get everything back together again! #