Trekking in the quiet and remote north eastern Sierra Nevada

Ian Williams of Birdwatch Alpujarras went with Spanish Highs guide, Mike Elston, on a 2 day trek in the high and remote north eastern Sierra Nevada. The object was to see new areas and maybe spot eagles, vultures etc. In fact all he returned with was the solitary sighhting of a lone Kestrel and blistered [...]

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Ski Mountaineering on the Picon de Jerez

This is a route we have done before but this year conditions are excellent. You can park at the Postero Alto Refugio (1888m), accessible from Guadix and Jerez del Marquesado via rough forest roads. A short walk into the Arroyo del Alhori and the ascent begins. There are some steep sections but the way is [...]

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