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First week in Antarctica
After a day spent just offshore from the Falklands taking on fuel for the whole month’s journey we endured the rite of passage now known as the Drake Shake (the Drake Pasage). It’s notorious as one of the roughest crossings on the planet, and on our crossing, gave us Force 9 gales and 6m waves. Sadly, this blew us [...]
Chiz in South America. Driving Argentinas Ruta 40 and Ruta 150
Now it was time to test my “driving on the right-hand side of the road” skills! Driving in Mendoza itself was quite scary – I knew the local rule that says you have to have your lights on at all times (or you get fined) but there seemed to be no rules for deciding right [...]
Chiz Dakin in South America. Mendoza Gear Shops, Gas Canisters and Aconcagua Permits
Chiz Dakin, the award winning photographer, who is running outdoor photography courses here in Spain’s Sierra Nevada, is on the second leg of a unique journey to Antartica. Here she reports from Mendoza in Argentina on the gear shops, availability of gas, and the cost of a permit to trek inside the Aconcagua National Park.
“First task [...]
Chiz Dakins travels in Antarctica. First report back from Chile
Chiz Dakin, award winning photography, who is running outdoor photography courses here in Spain’s Sierra Nevada, is on the first leg of a journey to Antartica. A journey that many of us wish we were going on too! During the course of the next few months she will send regular reports back on her progress. In this first of a series of special report she arrives in Chile and begins her travel adventure.
Lenticular Clouds. Beauty and the Beast for mountain lovers
There is no doubt that the formation of spectacular lenticular clouds is a magnificent sight for mountaineers. However their development sends out warning signs for those enjoying the mountain environment. In Spain’s Sierra Nevada they are commonplace, more especially in the winter when they can develop with startling rapidity.
Walking and Scrambling in the Tramuntana mountains, Mallorca
The Tramuntana mountains of Mallorca are an ideal walking and scrambling destination for those mountain lovers wanting wild mountain scenery, dramatic views and adventurous challenges.
Growing resource of travel information for the UK-resident traveller
A recent upgrade to the Country Connect international Tourist Office directory web site has added more bookable hotels and tours to its growing resource of travel information for the UK-resident traveller. A major feature of the upgrade is Country Connect’s syndicated news feed which carries latest news of travel programmes, flight routes, and [...]
Aerial photo shows little snow remaining on Sierra Nevada high peaks
This aerial photo taken from 20,000ft clearly shows the central highest peaks of the Sierra Nevada covering Veleta, Mulhacen, Alcazaba and Puntal de Vacares. Siete Lagunas can be seen in the left foreground. Very little snow remains.
Wake up call for Ryanair and Easyjet. Air Berlin show you the future
Just maybe the low cost operators need to change some of their ways? A recent trip to Palma Mallorca revealed a much better way to fly cheaply.
Recommended insurance for rescue services in the mountains
The recent statement from the spanish government that they intend to charge for rescue services, if it is found that the rescued were “negligent” (whatever that means?), brings into question the increased need for insurance cover. See http://www.sierra-nevada-news.com/2009/10/paying-rescue-sierra-nevada-negligence/ for further details.
If coming out to visit the Sierra Nevada as part of our mountaineering, trekking, skiing or [...]
