A one am start from Lanjaron, an hours drive to the trailhead, followed by 5 hours trudge uphill through the night might not seem the best way to climb a mountain. But when we approached the summit and the sun broke through the horizon, all the hard effort and discomfort seemed well worthwhile. We were [...]
Jul 222011
Sep 192009
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.
Our good friend, mountaineer and skier, Bob Redwood, died recently due to brain tumours of a type known as “Glioblastoma Multiforme” the most common and aggresive type. This has led us to this fundraising effort. The aim is to raise awareness and funds for the Brain Tumour Research Campaign. Brain tumours affect people of all ages. [...]
Just had a 2 day exploratory trip to investigate the winter climbing potential that exists on the Cerro de Caballo peak above Lanjaron in Spain’s Sierra Nevada. The crags and gullies are found at an altitude of 2800+ on the NE and E faces of the summit cone. We parked the car at the Ventura [...]
