New trail between Alcazaba and Vacares saves much time and re ascent

Last summer some local spaniards developed a new walking trail between Alcazaba and the Puntal de El Goteron and Puntal de Vacares ridge. The old route meant a long diversion round the Loma de la Alcazaba involving much time and height loss (600m). With the passing of the winter snows the route is now open [...]

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Foxes still a problem at high mountain camps in the Sierra Nevada

A year ago I wrote an article about fox related incidents involving clients in the Sierra Nevada. The situation has worsened in the past year. They have spread outwards and now occur further afield from the normal Veleta/Mulhacen tourist tracks. Indeed they are getting braver and becoming more and more of a nuisance. Here is [...]

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Just spent 3 days doing the circuit of the northern peaks. The Pe±a Partida hut is in a good state, well sited, comfy and sleeps about 12. About 5hrs walk in from the trailhead east of Guejar-Sierra. The hut provides access to peaks and climbs on Puntal de los Cuartos, Cerro del Mojon Alto and [...]

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