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Trip reports
‘We are all born, we all die, it’s what you do in between that counts’
Recollections of a hard trek to and from the Poqueira hut in Spain’s Sierra Nevada mountains. Difficult snow conditions and at times blizzard conditions made it an epic and at times very testing journey.
A hard days ski mountaineering on Tajos de los Machos
Ski mountaineering in Spain’s Sierra Nevada at times can be quite testing and committing. This route describes a long, tough day’s ascent of Tajos de los Machos that was made more difficult by the remote access and hard icy conditions.
Relaxed ski touring on the slopes of Cerrillo Redondo
Describes a marvellous day’s ski touring on the south side of the Sierra Nevada. Good weather, great snow conditions and best of all, no other people!
Blown off the peak of Cerrillo Redondo on New Years Day
The plan was good. Avoid temptation and leave the New Years celebrations in Lanjaron well alone. Rise early the following morning and, without nursing hangovers, climb to the 3005m summit of Cerrillo Redondo in Spain’s Sierra Nevada mountains.
Winter traverse of 3000m peaks runs into fox problems
An ambitious winter traverse of the Sierra Nevada, the Los Tres Miles, 3000m peaks challenge, ran into difficulties last week when a series of fox related incidents left the group with little food and ripped tents.
All had started well. First night spent at the refugio de Caballo, followed by a traverse of Tajos Altos and the Pico [...]
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.
An uneventful day walking up the Cerro de Caballo
Yesterday’s walk up one of our favourite Sierra Nevada mountains, the Cerro de Caballo (3009m) turned out to be the least eventful. The summit was more reminiscent of Scafell Pike on a bad day than the Sierra Nevada. But we had a good day nevertheless!
Climbing Mulhacen in marginal conditions for Motor Neurone Disease
Katie Porter and Simon Register recently ascended Mulhacen raising funds for Motor Neurone Disease. Our guide Mike Elston, helped them to reach the summit over 2 days staying overnight at the Poquiera hut
Mulhacen climbed for Shooting Star Children's Hospice
A group of 16 EDM lawyers climbed Mulhacen yesterday raising much needed funds for the Shooting Star Childrens Hospice. Weather conditions were favourable with sun and low wind speeds at altitude.
Safety first on the Camino del Rey, El Chorro
Four fine days climbing and exploring at El Chorro, and in particular the Camino del Rey. This teetering old via fereta is in a bad state but is well protected provided you use helmet, harnesses, slings and safety rope.
