This group completed “Los Tres Miles” and then decided to walk some more! They walked from Lanjaron in the Alpujarras to the Purta de la Ragua, near La Calahorra (Guadix) in 6 days covering all the major 3000m peaks in the range (27!). Along the way they slid down snow slopes into icy mountain lakes, [...]
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 [...]
Today the snow has caused the closure of the A-92 on its way through Hu©tor Santill¡n and Puerto de la Ragua, while the mandatory use of chains on the ski road between 14 and 39.5 kilometers is in force. In the province of Granada, the N-340 near Motril also presents difficulties because of strong winds. [...]
