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Guided trekking in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco ascending the magnificent peak of Toubkal, highest peak in north Africa, Riad Accommodation in Imil
Mountain Information and Knowledge Base about our walking, mountaineering and activity holidays in the Sierra Nevada
Rent equipment for mountaineering, climbing, walking in the Sierra Nevada
Guided mountaineering, winter skills and alpine introduction courses in Spains Sierra Nevada. Also Rock Climbing and Via Ferrata
Discover the year round mountaineering and scrambling potential of the Spanish Sierra Nevada alpine ridges. Big routes, big faces and incredible situations!
Join one of our courses based near Granada, Andalucia and become qualified in Outdoor First Aid & Basic Life Support CPR & AED
Walking and Trekking in the Sierra Nevada is the must-have guidebook for those coming to the Sierra Nevada. Written by Spanish Highs Richard Hartley, published by Cicerone Press
Climb the 3 highest peaks in the Sierra Nevada in just 3 days as a challenge or for charity and fundraising efforts
Year round ascents of Europe's most southerly and westerly 3000m+ peak, the Cerro de Caballo, Sierra Nevada
Guided day or multi day ascents year round of Mulhacen in Spains Sierra Nevada. Climb it, trek it, scramble it, ski it or even sleep on it!
Climb the highest peak in Spain and North Africa in one fantastic week. Mulhacen and Toubkal await you!
Terms and Conditions for all our walking and mountaineering activity related holidays in Spain's Sierra Nevada and Alpujarra
Reservation and Enquiry Form for your Adventure Holiday with Spanish Highs, Sierra Nevada
Climbing can be dangerous. Watch out the Sierra Nevada are not as easy as they seem
Downhill Skiing Holidays in Spains Sierra Nevada mountains? From airport transfers, hotels and passes, to professional tution and off piste ski touring options, as well as Snowshoeing to add something a little different to your winter ski holiday!
Checklist of equipment needed for our mountaineering and walking activity holidays in the Alpujarras and Sierra Nevada
Spains Sierra Nevada is a perfect location for preparation courses for expeditions to polar regions or the greater ranges with high altitude and remote mountains to use as a base
Specially designed for families who wish to experience walking, trekking or activity holiday in the Sierra Nevada
Fastpacking Challenges and Adventures in the mountains of Spain's Sierra Nevada
Send an Adventure holiday Gift Voucher to your loved one for Christmas, Birthdays etc!
Details of our walking and trekking grades used to evaluate difficulty on the walks and treks we offer
We provide all inclusive Walking Holidays for Groups in the Alpujarras and Sierra Nevada, Spain. Choose from a fantastic selection of fine varied walks and hikes each day
The Who? What? How? Guide to Snowshoeing from Spanish Highs, Sierra Nevada
Combine the best of hiking and mountain biking into multi day trips into the Sierra Nevada, Spain
Guided day hiking tour near Granada along the historic and beautiful Vereda de Estrella path with fine views to the dramatic Sierra Nevada mountains guaranteed
A guide for staying in the town of Lanjaron with information, hotels and accommodation links
A short Winter Climbing Break based at the Refugio Postero Alto in Spains Sierra Nevada. Intermediate Climbing and Mountaineering in the Barranco del Alhorí
Learn the basics of ropework, safety, protection and rock climbing in the beautiful Andalucia mountains
Expedition attempting to become the first people to climb and snowboard down Klyutchevskoy Sopka, the largest active volcano in the Northern Hemisphere, Kamchatka
Webcam looking west over the town of Lanjaron in the Alpujarras near Granada, Spain
This exciting new project will be completed in 2025 and we shall offer guided services to experience it
Multi-day Backpacking treks in the Sierra Nevada supported by donkeys
Instructions for Malaga airport arrival - How to locate the Tour Operator Bus Terminal/Station
Our Medical Consent form for you to fill out and submit
Spanish Highs provide year round mountain guiding in the Sierra Nevada, Spain. Local guides using local people with local knowledge. Experience you can trust!
Our guide to the mountains huts, shelters and refuges in the Sierra Nevada. Where to stay and what state they are in
Spanish Highs Assessment of Risk for your Actvity Holidays
Learn to travel safe in the winter mountains on one of our Winter Skills Mountaineering Courses based in Spains snowsure Sierra Nevada mountains
Nature walking in the fantastic scenery of the Sierra Nevada and Alpujarras. Day or multi day nature walks available
Spanish Highs Mountain Guides offer navigation courses, survival course and corporate team building in Andalucia, southern Spain
Expeditions to experience the incredible and unique Southern Patagonian Icecap, Argentina, traversing the Cerro Torre and Fitzroy massifs
Prices for our trekking and expeditions in El Chalten area, Patagonia
Tours around Cerro Torre, Fitzroy and Paso Viento. Day and multi-day trekking and hiking from El Chalten, Patagonia
Details and contacts for the Poqueira hut and refugio in Spains Sierra Nevada mountains
We take your privacy seriously! Our policy and views about your privacy when dealing with us
Our responsible travel and environment policy for employing local people, respecting the environment and supporting local mountain initiatives
Enjoy sunny climbing on warm rock! Some of the best rock climbing courses in the Costa del Sol area. Day or multi day options
Granada Province provides superb rock climbing for all standards. Join one of our courses or just come and climb with us here for the day!
Information about this exciting and beautiful 113km long distance walking route through the Lecrin Valley south of Granada. Set to become a classic long hiking tour in the area
Describes Spanish Highs Mountain Guides Safety Policy, Medical Questionnaire Form and Acknowledgement of Risk Statement
Our Scrambles in the Sierra Nevada and Andalucia offer some great mountain scrambling experiences in wild surroundings and dramatic situations
A Charity Challenge 3 day Trek from the Mediterranean Sea to the summit of Mulhacen, Spain
Professional support service helping self guided trekkers, mountaineers, clubs and groups in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Based in Lanjaron
Tough trekking adventures crossing the wilder and remoter side of the Sierra Nevada mountains in multi day treks
Where do avalanches tend to come down in the Sierra Nevada? What other dangers may be found here?
List of the mountains of the Sierra Nevada, Spain by name, height and area
Experience the wonderful winter Skierra Nevada mountains with backcountry ski tours, ski touring and ski mountaineering day and multi day holidays
Guided Snowshoeing day or multi-day tours in the wonderful Sierra Nevada mountains by professional mountain guides? Snowshoes supplied. Try it, you will love it!
Week long guided trek along the northern section of the Sulayr long distance path that encircles the Sierra Nevada mountain range in southern Spain
Escape the heat and head for the high mountains of the Sierra Nevada to enjoy some spectacular traditional rock climbing routes on Veleta
Cool, fun and unique! Enjoy spectacular half day walks both in and around the rivers in Granada Province of Andalucia
Join us on top of Mulhacen and Alcazaba this summer for a 2 night trek enjoying the wonderful sunsets, sunrises and stars over the Sierra Nevada
A unique guided trekking holiday! The best sections of the Tour du Mont Blanc in a week
Join us for guided Trail Running and Ultra Trail training on the mountain trails of the spectacular Sierra Nevada National Park and Granada regions of Andalucia, Spain
Escape the rat race and crowds! Trek the Sierra Nevada northern 3000m mountains in a glorious 3 day hike
A stunning high altitude guided trek, wild camping, traversing the main 3000m peaks of the Sierra Nevada in quiet and remote mountains. This is Los Tres Miles!
Sierra Nevada trekking holidays and tours inc Mulhacen, Veleta, ridge traverse, Siete Lagunas and high peaks. Day or multi day treks from Lanjaron, Capileira or Granada
Exciting and relatively new via ferrata situated in the Lecrin Valley. Consists of an abseil, 2 tyrolean traverses and a himalayan cable bridge
Incredible exposure, 300m height, 15 pitch Via Ferrata. Ladders, chains but requiring rope protection. At Los Vados near Motril on the Costa Tropical, Spain
Incredible Exposure. A guided via ferrata with 2 hours of ladders, cables and tirolean traverses
Escape the heat! Join us for day and multi-day hiking trips to visit the beautiful, quiet summer mountain lakes of the Sierra Nevada
Enjoy the the wild side of Mallorca for superb weeks guided scrambling and walking in the fantastic mountains of Mallorca
Calculates your walking time based on Distance, Ascent, Pace, Rucksack Weight & Terrain Surface.
Discover the beautiful walking tours and trails in Andalucia near the Costa del Sol in the Sierra de las Nieves, Sierras de Grazalema and Sierra Blanca mountains.
Comprehensive mountain weather forecasts for Mulhacen, Sierra Nevada and Andalucia area for mountaineers, walkers and skiers
Temperatures, precipitation, humidy, wind, extres, climate analysis
Where our weather station data will found on the internet
Summary of instruction from our winter skills mountain courses
Our up to date guiding prices and also cost for accommodation in hotels and airport transfers
A guide to any likely altitude related problems that walkers and climbers may face in the Sierra Nevada mountains of Spain
Details of the ways you can pay for your holiday with us
A 4 day charity challenge walking the spine of the volcanoes in La Palma
Enjoy a superb weeks guided walking holiday in the stunning Alpujarras region of Andalucia with great accommodation and professional chef
A 5 day walking holiday in the Picos de Europa staying in hotels in Cabrales and Potes. A perfect way to enjoy the steep peaks, alpine meadows and stunning scenery of this region of Spain
A walking week on the island of La Palma provides a superb hiking holiday destination
Guided day walks and tours in the mountains of the Sierra de Huetor, just north of Granada
Join us each day with the very best selection of guided walks and hikes available in the Alpujarras and Granada area of Andalucia. Available year round!
Guided day hikes, Sierra de Almijara. Outstanding destination for hikers and nature lovers alike.
Some fantastic guided day hikes within easy distance and reach of the city of Granada
Discover the variety of walking and hiking the Lecrin valley has to offer with day tours and hikes on remote and quiet trails staying in beautiful village accommodation
Various guided day mountain walks of all grades visiting the beautiful and varied Cumbres Verdes range just south of Granada
Guided day or multi-day summer or winter mountain ascents of the high peaks of the Sierra Nevada
Our selection of mountain day walks, hikes and holidays throughout Andalucia and beyond. Enjoy some fantastic year-round walking and hiking tours with us
Amazing guided day walking tour in the incredible desert badland landscapes of Tabernas, Almeria, visiting scenes from major movies and spaghetti westerns
Enjoy our Alpujarras Escape, one of the very best weeks guided walking holidays in the Alpujarras in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, Andalucia, Spain
Learn how to shoot great Landscape and Outdoor photos in Spain's Sierra Nevada mountains
Exciting Via Ferrata in Andalucia with Day or Multi Day guided routes in Granada Province, Spain
A challenging and breathtaking high-mountain trek that takes you through some of the most stunning landscapes in the Pyrenees
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Our recommendations if you are looking for accommodation in or near Lanjaron in the Alpujarras either in hotels, apartments, villas or country house rentals
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An Alpine Mountaineering Course based in Spains Sierra Nevada. For those looking for winter mountain ascents, alpine peaks, ice climbing, glacier travel and expeditions
Discover amazing walking routes across Spain's most beautiful landscapes. Find day walks or multi-day treks. Use the filter to search by area, difficulty or season
During summer 2024 we took BBC celebrity Alan Carr on a Via Ferrata route outside the town of Moclin
This is a short but tough trek along the northern side of the Sierra Nevada covering many remote valleys and mountainsides visiting normally unseen parts of the range.
The Vasar de Mulhacén takes an improbable looking horizontal shelf across the vertical north face of Mulhacén to reach Puntal de Siete Lagunas.
The Corazon de la Sandia in the Cumbres Verdes range is one of the finest peaks you can ascend near the city of Granada in southern Spain.
The Silleta de Padul makes for a delightful, moderate mountain ascent from Durcal at the western end of the Sierra Nevada range
top tips to help you save money and time when you start organising your trip to the magical Sierra Nevada
Describes the route on the Sulayr Gr240 between Abrucena and Puerta de la Ragua in June 2020
Ian Tupman reviews the Scarpa Marmolada Trek boot in the Dolomites
An alpine ridge that gives a great mountaineering experience
Amazing videos & books about climbing Cerro Torre, Patagonia
Story of enforced bivouac on E face of Cerro los Machos
Trail Running & Ultra Running training in the Sierra Nevada
How to reduce weight for summer trekking in the Sierra Nevada
Weatherflow Station giving weather info in the Alpujarras
Describes an quiet 3 day trekking route up Mulhacen from Trevelez
A collection of some of the finest and favourite mountaineering quotes of all time
Mediterranean Sea to the summit of Mulhacen in under 24 hours
Join winter skills courses in the high, snow sure Sierra Nevada
Ian Tupman describes a walk in the Poqueira valley, above Capileira
The Guardia Civil carry out 6 helicopter flights in the Sierra Nevada
Self guided wild camping over the main peaks of the Sierra Nevada
New and exciting 6 day Alpujarras Walking with Nature holiday
Ascent of ahuge buttress in Spain's Sierra Nevada mountains
Expedition in Nov 2016, unsettled weather & enforced route changes
Its not all about reaching the summit, the overall experience matters!
A scrambling day on the N ridge of Tozal del Cartujo, Sierra Nevada
La Sagra is one of the best scrambling routes in Andalucía.
I went to climb the Tajo Almendrón in the Tejeda Natural Park
Escape the heat & head for the high Sierra Nevada mountains
Visit to a relatively unknown but wild & remote area of the Sierra Nevada
Proposed expedition in November 2016 to climb the remote peak of Cerro Mariano Moreno
Walking in the Sierra Nevada peaks encircling the Rio Chico above Lanjarón
The summer Sierra Nevada provides high quality trekking for self guided groups
7 days of high 3000m mountains, superb lakes & stunning landscapes.
A classic route on the NW face of Alcazaba in Spain's Sierra Nevad
An alpine type climb & scramble in Spain's Sierra Nevada mountains
We took a pair of Haglofs Roc Icon GT's, Five Ten Guide Tennies, Scarpa Crux's and some La Sportiva Ganda Guides and put them to the test
A linear walk in the Sierra Nevada alongside the Rio Trevélez and then up to the delightful Refugio Horcajo
Ian Tupman makes his first winter ascent of the NW ridge of the Tozal del Cartujo in Spain's Sierra Nevada
A gully climb remembering lost friends on Cerro Buitre in the Eastern Sierra Nevada
A birdwatching day turned into a superb scrambling day in the mountains north of Granada
A superb trekking challenge! 36km high mountain terrain, 2275m ascent over 3 days, highest peaks Sierra Nevada, wild camping
The north of Spain's Sierra Nevada mountain range is steep, lined with crags and couloirs. Perfect for middle grade alpine mountaineering
With recent cold temperatures, ice climbing at Cascadas de Los Militares has come into condition. We just had to go and have a look!
Safety notes for those intending to head for the higher Sierra Nevada mountains this winter
Trip report, personal thoughts and recommendations after this years expedition to the Patagonian Icecap
Soon we leave for Argentina and one of the last true wilderness areas on earth, the Patagonian Icecap. Who knows what adventures it will bring
Each winter we have a whole new set of Sierra Nevada Ski Tours, Courses and itineraries for you to enjoy
We spent the last days downhill skiing, relaxing and enjoying the delights of downtown Petropavlosk, Kamchatka
Discovering new locations to run Snowshoeing Tours in the Sierra Nevada. Sun and fun guaranteed!
If you only have a couple of days to spend in the Sierra Nevada and you enjoy wild camping, then this may be the trip for you
Combining the Sulayr GR240 trek with the higher regions of the Sierra Nevada can provide for a interesting walking and hiking holiday
The west to east traverse of the Puntal de la Caldera gives fine high altitude Sierra Nevada Scrambling opportunities
We have teamed up with writer Chris Stewart to deliver guided walking holidays in the Alpujarras
Information about the rare and unique Sierra Nevada Poppy (Papaver Lapeyrousianum) found in the Sierra Nevada mountains
A two day trek for the adventurous hiker over some of the roughest and highest parts of Spain's Sierra Nevada, including Mulhacén and Alcazaba
Guide Jens Foell recently fulfilled a dream, that of climbing the incredible Half Dome in Yosemite National Park
Here are the steps I took to reduce my normal 23kg mountain expedition backpack weight pack down to under 18kg
A very small weather window allowed us to extract ourselves from base camp and return to Klyuchi and eventually Petropavlosk
With the weather worsening, high winds and blizzards kept us precariously placed in base camp
Onwards to base camp below the mountain. First attempts
Snowmobile journey from Klyuchi towards base camp interupted by bad weather. Emergency camp
The journey from Spain to Moscow and onto Klyuchi, Kamchatka
Chris will undertake the task of walking the Sierra Nevada Integral de los Tres Miles in June
An exhilarating 2 minute ride down Europe's most southerly 3000m mountain, the Cerro de Caballo (3009m) in Spain's Sierra Nevada
Yesterday we did a ski tour up the west flank of Cerro de Caballo, Sierra Nevada. A superb ski day!
Prefer the wide open, quiet & remote mountains? Backcountry ski touring in the Sierra Nevada!
Camping out in the mountains is not always for those long summer days. Want to try out camping in the snow clad mountains of the Sierra Nevada.
Report and video of climbing the Canuto Norte de Veleta, one of the classic mountaineering routes (AD) in the Sierra Nevada
After fresh snows the Snowshoeing in the Alpujarras region of Andalucia is a superb experience
We spent an extremely cold November night in a refuge in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Hard to believe that this was in fact southern Spain!
A group of Sierra Nevada Twitter users met for the first time in the Cumbres Verdes, Granada. What better hike was there than to ascend the peak of Trevenque?
A multi day trek over the high Sierra Nevada from Lanjarón to Trevélez taking in the main peaks and some surprisingly interesting diversions en route
Refugio Caballo, Aug 2011, we help clean the refuge & repair the door
I had stood on the Tozal del Cartujo admiring its impressive ridge stretching away to the north-west. A few months later I knew it just had to be done.
A report sent in by Dominic Durose who did a solo traverse of Los Tres Miles ridge in the Sierra Nevada at the beginning of October
A traverse of Spain’s Sierra Nevada mountains taking in the 3,000+ metre peaks
A little known, but spectacular track the hugs the northern slopes of Spain's Sierra Nevada between the main peaks of Veleta and Mulhacén
After 5 long multi-day trekking tours in the Sierra Nevada in the past 2 months we have had plenty of time to test our Foxwatch Anti Fox Deterrents
Itinerary for a group mountain walking holiday in the cool and pleasant air of Spain's Sierra Nevada
A crossing of the main Sierra Nevada ridge and picking up as many of the 3000m tops as possible always provides for an entertaining and enjoyable trek
2 quiet multi day treks in the SIerra Nevada away from civilisation
A moderately graded, varied and interesting summer day's hiking route in the Sierra Nevada
In May we entertained best selling UK outdoor magazine, Trail. They had never visited the Sierra Nevada. Guess what? They loved it
You are joking. Skiing in June, southern Spain, 2 hours from Marbella. Never, they said disbelievingly. I like a challenge, so set out to prove them wrong
Sleeping on Mulhacen's snow-covered mountain summit isn't everyone’s idea of a good night out but its been on my to do list for quite a while
Describes an overnight camp on the summit of Spain's highest mountain, Mulhacén, with a spectacular sunset and sunrise
A 3 day trek between Bayárcal & Trevelez on the Sulayr in Spain's Sierra Nevada National Park
The Sierra Nevada can be used by trekkers and mountaineers training for high mountain challenges such as Kilimanjaro, Mont Blanc or Aconcagua.
Ryan and Emma did a self guided 5 day trip in the Sierra Nevada, starting at Guejar Sierra, crossing Mulhacén and dropping down to the Alpujarras
In April 2013 we joined a Berghaus sponsored expedition attempting to make the first snowboard ascent of Klyutchevskoy Sopka (4750m), Kamchatka
Mulhacen is a technically straightforward peak but high altitude (3482m) and bad weather sometimes catch people out
In April 2013 we join a team led by British snowboarder Julia Pickering to climb and snowboard the largest active volcano in Kamchatka and the Northern Hemisphere
Spain's Sierra Nevada mountains offer many opportunities for backcountry skiing with or without our four legged friends
Only a thin ribbon of snow in the gully remained but it turned out to be a superb ski tour in a little known area of the Sierra Nevada
Approach using skis, climb some simple gullies and then ski out again but the additional weight gave a very long day in the Sierra Nevada
Remote refuge, superlative views, good friends, tasty food, a wee dram. A birthday to remember!
An unexpected overnight dump of snow meant we had to change plans for our two day mountaineering skills trip into Spains Sierra Nevada
Twice I have been privileged to stand in awe beneath one of the most natural cathedrals. This is the Circo de las Altares in southern Patagonia
I have done this walk in Las Alpujarras at every time of the year but this, in my opinion, it is best undertaken in the autumn
Richard Jones and John O'Connor visited southern Spain and decided to try out some of the superb scrambles that Andalucia has to offer
Report of an epic cold & icy days ski touring in the Sierra Nevada
Superb winter mountaineering route in Spain's Sierra Nevada along the long alpine ridge of Los Raspones, graded AD, accessible from Capileira
Report from our guide, Jens Foell as he ascends the highest mountain in mainland Spain in poor weather conditions
Yesterday we continued our development of this quiet area with 3 more scrambling routes in this fascinating mountain area just north of Granada
Walking up La Concha (1243m), which is really an interesting series of lumps on a long rocky ridge far above the sea
Good, quick access to the northern Sierra Nevada via the Loma de Papeles & Refugio Peña Partida
Our day trek in the Tabernas desert badlands of Almeria turned into a very hot walk indeed
The Paso de los Guias is a spectacular shortcut path cutting through a rockface in the Sierra Nevada and requiring a good steady head for heights
A quality day trek to the summit of Alcazaba for those with a spirit of adventure and a head for heights
A little know walk through some big cliff scenery in the Sierra Nevada. Amazingly exposed needing a good head for heights. Not technical, just walking. It's called the Veredón Inferior!
An update on the state of the refuges, huts & shelters in the Sierra Nevada, Spain
Describes a lovely summer walk from Pradollano ski station to the Refugio Elorrieta, with it's magnificent views of the Sierra Nevada mountain range
Clive Fenn recently gave his son an incredible 18th birthday present by taking him along the Raspones ridge in Spain's Sierra Nevada mountains
Report of May 2012 trek in the Sierra Nevada covering all the major peaks
A report from guest writer Ian Tupman about a first time visit to the Refugio Elorrieta in Spains Sierra Nevada mountains
Caught by blizzard our group took shelter in Refugio de Caballo for 2 nights. Lack of mobile phone signal shows the importance of satellite communication here
Describes an wonderful mountain day scrambling and climbing on the west ridge of the Peñón de la Mata in the Sierra de Huetor, N of Granada
Describes an hike to the summit of Trevenque in the Cumbres Verdes near Granada
Be careful with the processionary caterpillar in areas of pine forest in the Sierra Nevada
An open letter to the mindless, thoughtless, people who litter, defacate and ultimately ruin our glorious mountain refuge heritages here in Spain's Sierra Nevada
New year arrives & it's a good time to reflect on the past 12 mountain months
On 30 November 2011, The newspaper Ideal published an extensive article on the Accion Sierra Nevada initiative
Poem by Michelle Wakeley about her time spent on our recent Southern Patagonian Icecap Expedition
Above Guejar Sierra in Granada, Andalucia, lies an incredible vantage point with superb views south to the snow clad north faces of the Sierra Nevada
In the past few months Acción Sierra Nevada has emerged as a credible independent platform for improving and conserving the Sierra Nevada mountain environment
My own personal experience on the Patagonian Icecap with becoming snowblind
Sometimes a basic snow wall is not sufficient as the wind drops spindrift on the leeward side, burying tents. So what design would make them more efficient?
Ian Tupman describes a challenging walk from the coast at Salobrena to the lofty summit of Mulhacen, highest summit in Spain
The delapidated Refugio de Cebollar makes an interesting days hiking destination above Puente Palo in the Alpujarras region of southern Spain
In the past week we have been helping to restore the Refugio de Caballo, at nearly 3000m in the mountains of the Sierra Nevada, Spain
How to traverse Mulhacen mountain, miss the crowds & get the best views
It's always great when your mountain adventures can be accompanied by a four legged friend. I took my husky on a trek into the Sierra Nevada
When we approached Mulhacen summit, the sun broke through the horizon. All the hard effort and discomfort seemed worthwhile. We were at the highest point in mainland Spain
Came across the Silver Studded Blue Butterfly on the slopes of Mulhacen at 2600m this week. This butterfly rests on the branches at dusk and makes for a perfect photo opportunity against the fading light
Report of a two day high level July trek in Spain's Sierra Nevada, from the ski centre in the north to Lanjaron in the south camping by a high mountain lake overnight
Tajos Altos is a somewhat reclusive mountain in the Sierra Nevada but it is in fact a superb mountain in it's own right
The jagged ridge of the Raspones provides a high class scramble and mountaineering route to the main ridge line of the Sierra Nevada. It is not done very often, so we decided to check it out
The unguarded Villavientos refuge is situated at 3040m on the southern slopes of Loma Pelada in the Sierra Nevada.
Kiersten Rowland describes a 2 day trek camping by high mountain lakes and enjoying some of the wildest scenery and nature that the Sierra Nevada National Park has to offer
There's good mountaineering in late spring but early alpine start is essential
The following report has been sent in by guest writer, Muhz Ham, after sampling a June day in the high Sierra Nevada snows
Report from Trevor Hartley detailing encounters with our Sierra Nevada foxes over a four night period and suggests how you should deal with the problem of fox related attacks
Don't head into the mountains of the Sierra Nevada thinking that you will always be able to rely on mobile cell phone coverage for messages, help
James Jackson took faithful hound, Max, on a night ascent of Mulhacen
The snow had retreated uphill. We aimed to start low at 1800m but would we still find good ski touring on the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains?
What to think about when planning your self guided winter mountaineering trip to the Sierra Nevada in Spain. A multitude of factors have to be considered
A recent report on a rare mountaineering traverse of the Raspones de Rio Seco in Spains Sierra Nevada by Gary Brown and friends
In 1866, an English explorer, member of the Alpine Club of London, John Ormsby, came to visit the Sierra Nevada, the Alpujarra and my home town of Lanjarón.
Windchill is a factor we take into account when we visit the high Sierra Nevada. We ignore it at our peril.
In the Sierra Nevada you really can have 4 seasons packed into a week of winter mountaineering
A day full of surprises as we enjoyed the mountaineering and winter potential of the Sierra Nevada.
What is it like to ski down Mulhacen, the highest mountain in Spain? Jens Foell has a marvelous descent in perfect powder snow conditions
We arrived at the Hoya de la Mora in the Sierra Nevada to find perfect weather and snow conditions for ski touring
Report from Martin Kuster who had his mountaineering trip ruined not only by the poor weather, but also by a series of fox attacks
The Sierra Nevada makes a wonderful winter holiday destination. When snow is in abundance there are many more ways for you to enjoy this winter wonderland.
There is no finer place to enjoy a day's snowshoeing after recent snowfall than above Puente Palo in the pine forests of the Alpujarras
We spent a cold night in the ruins of the relatively unknown Cebollar Refugio 2500m in the heart of the Sierra Nevada
Our own personal recommendations and help for mountaineers, trekkers and travellers visiting the town of El Chalten in southern Patagonia.
The rescue efforts to aid 3 climbers continue on the Patagonian Icecap. 2 Argentine guides and their Mexican client are trapped on the Nunatek Viedma.
A summary of the Spanish Highs Patagonian Icecap Expedition 2010 which has just returned from Argentina.
Remarkable, barren badlands of Tabernas, Almeria provide rich walking and hiking opportunities in unique European environment. Our latest foray into the wild and dramatic desert land near Tabernas cam…
Here in southern Spain's Alpujarras we have been enjoying the relatively unknown delights of an fascinating little peak called Giralda.
A insight into why the high mountain shelters of the upper Rio Lanjaron valley of the Sierra Nevada were originally constructed
Report of scrambling and climbing along the wonderful Cavall Bernat ridge in Mallorca, probably the best high class ridge scramble in the med!
There are some ingenious walking and scrambling ways across the steep north west flank of Alcazaba in Spain's Sierra Nevada.
In February 1958 both peaks were traversed in one amazing day by the incomparable Walter Bonatti and his climbing partner, Carlo Mauri.
A first experience of being in a pistebasher when I joined my friends night shift in the Sierra Nevada
Describes a multi day trek over the highest parts of Spain taking in the highest peak, Mulhacen and the remote and quiet fortress of Alcazaba.
In Mallorca combine some amazing mountain and gorge scrambling with opportunities for great walking, scrambling and birdwatching. Combined with the mountain and sea backdrops it is a potent mix.
Describes the sources from where can you obtain reliable drinking water when trekking in the Sierra Nevada this summer
Restoration work continues after wildfire in 2005 on the southern slopes of the Cerra de Caballo above Lanjaron
Its June but we managed to catch the best snow conditions and had a great days climbing around the Cerro de Caballo
Clive Fenn embarks on a 14 hour mega day walking around the head of the Lanjaron valley with 2000m ascent and 3000m descent!
Testing the Deuter Aircontact Pro rucksacks in the Sierra Nevada for forthcoming expeditions to Patagonia. But how did they perform?
You dont expect huge snowfields in June but this 2 day trek met just such conditions before dropping down to the heat of Lanjaron!
A favourite walk in the Alpujarras is from Capileira to Lanjaron along the GR7. Passes through spectacular scenery and white villages and is mostly downhill!
The Cumbres Verdes just SE of Granada offers so much good walking especially for those with an exploratory and adventurous nature
An alpine start followed by glorious sunrise as we summited Mulhacen, the highest mountain in mainland Spain.
A good weeks ski touring despite some adverse weather. The party skied Mulhacen, the highest peak in mainland Spain
A hard snowshoeing trek to and from the Poqueira hut in Spain's Sierra Nevada mountains in difficult snow conditions
Mulhacen is a magnificent ski touring peak. What ski descents are available for backcountry skiing enthusiasts?
A marvellous day's ski touring in the Sierra Nevada. Good weather, great snow conditions and no other people!
Some food got stolen by foxes and we had to abandon plans for a winter 3000m peak traverse
A review of the tents we currently use and recommend for year round mountain use in the Sierra Nevada, Alps and Patagonia.
Rescued are to be charged cost of recovery if found to have acted in an unreasonable or negligent way
Scrambling ridge traverse in the Sierra Nevada of Puntal de la Caldera from west to east
Volker Krenz reports on his experiences on a 4 day high level trek climbing peaks in the Sierra Nevada
Chiz Dakin gives advice about high level trekking Los Tres Miles, Sierra Nevada, Spain
Some of the movies and film locations in the desert scenery around Tabernas in Almeria
Report from Jane Fields on her experiences on the Patagonian Icefield Expedition in 2010
An interesting side excursion into quiet and relatively unknown area of the Sierra Nevada
Robert Sharp describes his experiences on Los Tres Miles Integral trek in the Sierra Nevada, Spain
I cannot speak highly enough of Spanish Highs, myself and the mad bunch I’m lucky enough to call friends have just returned from a fantastic climb on the Playa De La Mata (Killer Mountain) near Granad…
We were staying in Granada and wanted to go for a long walk in the mountains but really did not know where to go or how to get to the trail head. Emma at Spanish Highs organised a guide for us and all…
After a lot of consideration and constantly checking multiple weather forecast on the 18th (thursday) me and my buddy decided to give the mulhacen summit a try (wind forecast was looking a bit better …
Today we successfully completed our 3 Spanish Peaks challenge. Unfortunately due to a dangerous weather forecast we couldn't climb Alcazaba, however our guides at Spanish Highs, Sierra Nevada worked e…
Fantastic and memorable bespoke itinerary put together for us with professional, friendly and knowledgeable guides. Had a great experience.
Been a great week out here in Sierra Nevada with @spanishhighsmountainguides getting to grips with some alpine basics and then doing my first peak over 3000m.
We had a wonderful time and Jens took care to bring us up and down the mountain safely. We appreciated his expertise on the mountain and his guidance around pole use, breathing and walking technique.
Just a quick note to say what a great day we had on Thursday with Felipe. The north ridge of Pico de Cartujo (full fat version) was great and we were lucky with the weather.
Thanks guys….for everything Great day today. Thanks for your help. You guys have been magical on organising this trip Big shout out to Richard from the logistical team I used down here, Spanish Highs.…
Thank you so much for all your help organising and answering all my questions. I really enjoyed the walk and feel much more confident in my hiking ability after Jens was so supportive.
We are back in Lanjaron, safe and sound! Thanks you so much for the amazing service you guys have provided. We were absolutely blown away by it, especially since we only booked the taxi ride through y…
Great two days out on the trails in the Sierra Navada Mountains. Chris has a vast amount of interesting knowledge about the area. As an added bonus, Chris helped us improved our trail running techniqu…
Brilliant thanks. Also can I please stress how fantastic Leo was all week. I couldn’t have asked for a better guide. A great week in the mountains, thanks again.
We had a brilliant time, my confidence is much higher but understand we still have lots to learn, little by little eh. Leo was brilliant patient and informative. The refuge was chilly but not as cold …
Thank you for these great photos. We have had a fantastic three days with Spanish Highs and really enjoyed ourselves. Leo has been an excellent guide and did a good job keeping the kids motivated and …
I just wanted to let you know how thrilled we were with our hike today! Jose was terrific and the hike was just perfect! We hope to return! Thanks for everything, KC
Dear Richard and Randolph, Thank you so much for 2 great days AND for all the photos which have so amazed our friends and family! I hope you got back alright. I will send on my fotos at the end of the…
I had a great time exploring the Sierra Nevada mountains on snowshoes with my guide, Felipe, and two other travelers. We hiked the slopes of the ski station. Felipe was very attuned to our needs, fitn…
Great experience snowshoeing above the Sierra Nevada ski station. Excellent service when booking the trip. And thank you Felipe for giving us such a good day. Highly recommend this company.
I'm chilling with a glass of vino atm, after a great few days. Thanks to yourself for being really efficient, Jens and Leo for putting me thru my paces and helping me to get to that next level. Will b…
Once again I would like to thank you very much for the great guidance in your back yard which the Sierra Nevada has become to you. It was a memorable trip and I still realise that we were extremely lu…
My thanks to all - you, Dex, Emma, Felipe & Jens - for another good week's activities on rock and in the mountains. See you again. In the meantime, take care. Laurie
Hi Emma - apologies for the delay - below our brief testimonial for the guided walk Los Arenales and the Dílar valley (Spelling?) on 9th October this year. There was just five of us a Canadian couple,…
We did the Mulhacen (3479m) ascent starting a way below the Hoyo del Portillo parking. By early October the bus to the Alto del Chorillo does not run consistently, so a one-day ascent from this lower …
Richard/Felipe thanks again from all The Plodders for another exceptional trip. It was absolutely awesome. We had a fantastic time as always. Hope you all made it home safely after that long drive and…
Just to say how valuable we have found your Cicerone guide book but more particularly for all the additional advice you've given. We've just got back from a great 2 day self-guided! trip to Alcazaba f…
I hope that this e-mail finds you well, and that you had a nice Easter weekend. I wanted to drop you a quick line to tell you that I've enjoyed my Mulhacen trek last week tremendously - everything wen…
I can't even begin to tell you how precious having these photos is, thank you for sending them through, and would you kindly pass on my absolute gratitude to Leo please for taking them and for just th…
Thank you for a lovely walk yesterday which we all enjoyed emmensely. We did the circular walk above Capileira from Hoya del Portillo at noon. Counter clockwise. Took us 1,5 hrs. A great, easy walk - …
Thanks for the photos and also for a fantastic trip. Really appreciate the tight turn around and we can safely say the whole group had a brilliant experience that we will remember for a long time!! Ma…
Thanks so much for the photos, links and such a fantastic time in Spain. Definitely felt like we learned loads and are keen to get out and try our news skills back in frosty Britain! Think we’re gonna…
We had an excellent two days in the Sierra Nevada with Victoria and Juan Carlo. The trip was extremely well organised, punctual, informative and hugely enjoyable. I had requested that we learn winter …
Thank you for the lovely day, the trek was very enjoyable and everyone was good company! Thanks for the extra consideration, very kind, sounds like a great idea, I confirm I agree with it! After a lon…
All went well, met Jose at 8am as agreed. Just as well as it threw it down as we arrived back at the car. Really appreciated Jose as a guide, very knowledgeable and informative. We really enjoyed ours…
We spent a really enjoyable day with Jose our extraordinarily knowledgeable guide, traversing the villages and waterways around Taha del Pitres. I would highly recommend the route and Jose for anyone …
An adventure without equal, and collection of well 40 peaks and summits over 3000m, over 5 days and carrying a good 17 pounds on our backs. We still have many peaks left so will be a good excuse to re…
Thanks for the pictures, what a great great trip we had! We had a lovely day at the Alhambra – truly a stunning place! Very much enjoyed our trek, your and Felipe’s professional guidance and last but …
We had a fantastic day walking with our guide Andrew, it was great introduction to the Sierra Nevada the views were stunning. Andrews knowledge of the habit and wildlife was excellent and really inter…
Had a great day today , thanks to Andrew he was a credit to your company. I struggled at times but Andrew was helpful, kind and I would not have made the tip without his professional skill. It's a day…
Thank you very much we had a great time. Great experience for Hamish and me. Hopefully see you again in the future.
Hi, I've had the most amazing time the past couple of days. I can't speak highly enough about Victoria & the mountains, just wow! Excited to look through the pics, thank you for the link, had such…
Right from the first email response to my enquiry about arranging a trek through to the hike itself Spanish Highs was exemplary! They kindly arranged me a transfer from Granada Airport - and the cheer…
I just wanted to thank you, your dad Richard, Kiersten, my wonderful guide Jens and yourself for your endless patience and responsiveness over email! From the cheery greeting at Granada Airport (despi…
Thanks Richard, was very enjoyable. Just what I needed to figure out what stage I am at. Also a nice trek up to the peak today. Lee Macdowell May 28th 2018
Fantastic, fun day hiking to Trevenque peak, taking in the majestic view, and then exploring the Cumbras Verdes. Jens is an expert guide who knows these mountains and trails and is great company. Rich…
We did it! That’s Nola second from left and me. Only 13 years in the planning! Thanks to Richard and Kiersten for care, consideration and guiding us to the very top of Spain. More photos to follow.
Just writing to let you know what a great experience we had on the course. We not only learned a great deal, we also had a wonderful time. I have to give particular credit to Jens. Over the decades, I…
We had a great time and we’re lucky with the weather. Very much enjoyed the mountains. Sore calf muscles today! Jens was fantastic - an excellent guide and great guy. Please forward our thanks to him …
Highlights of the GR7 through Las Alpujarras. We spent a fabulous day walking 'La Taha' with Kiersten - through white villages, up and down La Aplujarra paths, past beautiful flowers (including wild o…
I'd wanted to see those hills and hike across them and Kiersten was the perfect guide to show me how and where. From village to village as I'd hoped, with lots of varied terrain and some excellent nat…
Magnificent walking in the Sierra Nevada. We've just returned from a perfect 4-day break in Granada with our grown up children. We had 2 days hiking with Richard and Jens and the experience was unforg…
Diolch Richard! We had the best time! We love the guidebook. Will do TripAdvisor too. Eluned Simon Gwil and Eleri Hey Richard. Really enjoyed our walk with Jens!! Obvs we needed to refer to your guide…
We thoroughly enjoyed our tour with you and Clive. Thanks so much for making this a possibility. And, thanks for the pictures. Once I am back home and can deal with my pictures I will share some with …
I expect you get bored of people singing the praises of your staff - you wouldn’t employ them if they weren’t good - but we just wanted to say how impressed we were with Felipe when he guided us the o…
I really enjoyed the training that I had with Jane and you. It was exactly what I hoped for. And besides both of you were not only great teachers, but nice company too! Marla
I organised a group of 8 ladies for a day of snowshoeing (like rackets attached to our feet). It was absolutely fabulous! This was very easy to organise thanks to Richard and his team. We were staying…
Just returned back to the UK after a weekend break with girl friends to Granada. Whilst there we had a day trip to Sierra Nevada. All I can say is what a fantastic day we had. Our guides Richard and F…
I wish express words of thanks to Emma, Richard and special thanks to Nick. Nick, a most professional guide with a great way about him. I have climbed on all continents except the Antarctic. Nick is a…
I just wanted to say a big thank you to you, Jane and Felipes for the past week. Mike and I have learned a lot and had a great time.
Victoria and Felipe are well recommended guides for a day of snow shoeing. They were very welcoming at the start of our tour and gave us a good introduction of the mountains. Victoria and Felipe were …
Andrew was an excellent guide and it was a pleasure to share the walk with him. Hasta luego! Mike Bradley
Thanks for the photo link. I’m back at work in sunny Singapore. Glad to have the opportunity to hike around the area. Many thanks to you and Jose for taking care of me during the hike and taking all t…
Robi and I would really like to thank you for our amazing journey in the Sierra Nevada. We sure learnt a lot of usefull stuff but we also discovered a new beatiful mountain range, got to know wonderfu…
Just returned from a great weeks walking in The Alpujarras. We have had a wonderful time thanks in no small part to Andy, Kirsten and yourself. Great experience, grand company and fantastic photos. Al…
Just to let you know we had a great day out on El Caballo with Jens. He was very friendly and made sure he was setting a pace we were comfortable with. He also passed on lots of interesting and useful…
We had a great time. Walks and company were great. Felipe, Kiersten and of course yourself looked after us all really well. I suspect we might be back in Lanjoran again. Davis Shanks Really appreciate…
Did this with my youngest daughters (Morag,19 and Rhona,14) as a sponsored challenge for the charity Help Refugees and organised for us by Spanish Highs. We met Richard and Kierstan met us at Hotel Es…
Thank you SO much for a wonderful experience! You’ve been fast and easy to communicate with, very professional and Jane was a super trooper guide. Also, amazing photos was a terrific bonus! Thanks aga…
Just wanted to say a huge thanks for facilitating a wonderful experience for Andrew and Caroline when climbing Mulhacen last week. Everything was so easy and straightforward to arrange and Jens was a …
Thanks for the photos. We had a lovely time with you and we wish you the best for Patagonia and wish Richard the best for the 3 th. Marie and Eamonn.
Can I just pass on my thanks in behalf of the group. It was a great trip and we bonded really well with both Nick and Felipe. It's so important to bond with your guides on the mountains and both are r…
Big thanks to yourself and Felipe for a great couple of days in the hills...we really enjoyed it and learnt alot. Thanks for the checklist and routes...we'll no doubt be back in the area again some ti…
Had a great time with Sam and Laura, as you say they are really good people, and I enjoyed my time with them. I've offered them the flat in London for Christmas and New Year so they can experience a b…
I just wanted to say what an amazing day I've had. Stewart was lovely and Jose is such a fantastic guide. I really can't apologise enough for the series of cock ups leading up to the trek but it reall…
Fantastic two days - with totally diverse scenery and walking - very informative and interesting. Thank you Richard, Victoria! Clive and Jose - look forward to coming again. :-)
Just wanted to drop you an email to say thanks to you and your team for making our trip up to Mulhacen a very special one. If you can pass on a particular thanks to Nick for us that would be appreciat…
After leaving Lanjaron on Friday morning, we drove along the coast and stopped off at the caves of Nerja. I think Nick (and possibly you as well) had told us that they were worth a visit if we were pa…
A quick thank you for a great hike on Friday with Martin. We ski-toured Cartujo which was brilliant! Conditions were varied and my skiing needs so work but Martin was an excellent guide and we had a g…
We just completed a 2 day trek to the highest point in Spains mainland with Spanish Highs. This was such an amazing experience and to make it even better the guides Felipe and Nick were the best. When…
Going up to climb Mulhacen, Spain's highest main land mountain...and quite high for Europe. I did it over two days. 1000m up day one, 1000m up day two, 2000m down day two. Everything wasn't a problem,…
We made a two day climb of peak Mulhacen for my 50th birthday. It was a great experience! Everything was perfect! The guides, Filipe and Nick, were very nice, helpful, supportive, and fun ☺
I went on a scramble with my guide Victoria. We had a great day, she pushed me and encouraged me all they way. Victoria is an amazing and confident guide with great knowledge on the area which she's m…
My thanks to Richard, Jane and Felipe for 4 excellent days out that fulfilled my expectations. The via ferrata was an enjoyable and exciting novelty but mountaineering routes are more my style for mul…
Thank you kindly for the wonderful photos you sent to Eileen. We thoroughly enjoyed the walking with the wonderful guides. Will pass the word around and post a review on trip advisor!! Best wishes
Hi Kiersten & Richard, just wanted to thank you both for your most wonderful support & so also my enjoyment on the recent Alpujarra walks! You possibly have less idea of your contribution than…
Cheers for the photos. And thanks for the guiding and help during the trip. I think all three of us found it to be a great experience. Had a great time in the Sierra Nevada and Sierra de Cogollos, gui…
Came home to a full mail box and a stack of post, so am only now finding time to thank you for the excellent service provided by you and your team during our recent stay in Lanjaron. I know you were s…
Hi Richard - Just returned from a great weeks walking in The Alpujarras. We have had a wonderful time thanks in no small part to Andy, Kirsten and yourself. Great experience, grand company and fantast…
I got there in the end! Mulhacen has been scrubbed from the Nearly Mountaineering Club's record books! Jose was excellent and got us all to the top as a group. Thanks for the pictures. Regards and man…
Thank you so much for this donation and thank you also for looking after our 10 volunteers last week and returning them to us safely. It was a really tough challenge and we know that they all feel ver…
Thanks for the Photos I had a wonderful time and your guides were great .I will give your card to my sons in America .Hope we meet again on another trip and thanks for the loan of the sticks .I got ne…
Thanks for the photos and for organising the trip, we had a great time.
Yes, it's brilliant! He took lots of lovely photos, please thank him for that. All proof that a good time was had by all, at least some of the time! We were lucky to have that sunshine as it's cloudy …
Richard, many thanks for your very kind donation and a brilliant week. Really enjoyed myself and will definitely be back to try another challenge. Please say thanks to everyone including Steve, Jose a…
This is just to say again a thousand thanks for taking me up the hill with you, and, what's more to the point, getting me down in one piece. I hope I wasn't too much of a burden... I don't think I was…
I wanted you to know Judy and I had a fabulous time hiking with Victoria and Guadalupe, and another guest, today! Victoria was wonderful in every respect. Thanks again! Diane
All of us had a brilliant time so huge thanks again to you, Andrew and the whole team. The trek was exactly what we were after and Andrew's knowledge and guidance, along with the circular route, made …
I spent my first day of being back in civilisation mostly sleeping!! I was exhausted!! Much more spritely today and back at the office – we've had some really lovely comments and feedback coming in fr…
Knowledgeable and friendly guided walking. I had never taken a guided walk before so I didn't really know what to expect, nor if I'd enjoy spending hours each day in the company of complete strangers.…
My father and I had a great time on the trip and I'm sure we will be revisiting the Sierra Nevada at some point in the future. Many thanks to you and your team and good luck with your Patagonia trip l…
Just got back from climbing! This was really nice, instructive session, far more than we expected for 3 hours! Thanks to you and especially to Jens, we really enjoyed it!! We will recommend you guys! …
We would like to thank you for an amazing experience. It was by far the most exciting experience we have ever had. Philipe and Nick where an amazing help, which we truly needed the last 400 meters to …
Richard Hartley and Jens Foell, a big thank you for the excellent training we had with you in February. It was an essential part of my ability to reach the highest peak in Sweden in challenging condit…
Lovely to have met up with you again and to have met Kiersten too – she was so knowledgeable about flora and fauna and a delight to walk with. Thank you so much for the pictures I have forwarded your …
Thank you for walking with us, it was so good to know that you/Kiersten were there as I was almost always staggering in the back. I have never been to 'walking holiday' before and this well might be t…
Thank you Richard, Jane and Filipe for a fantastic couple of days. The photos are great!
To kick start my interest in climbing mountains I decided to go with Spanish Highs for 4 days. Not wanting to sound too dramatic, but it was quite possibly one of the most important decisions of my li…
We really enjoyed our walk with you and had a wonderful climb up La Poqueira with Jose today.
Can't really put it into words about how epic this trip was. Richard and his team are so friendly giving their expert advice and very helpful. I will be back...
A huge thanks for the trip and your time and experience last week. Had a really great time and feel positive that the info is finally a bit more embedded than previously! I hope so. Also just bloody g…
Many thanks for a great experience. I learnt a lot in two days and although there remains a huge amount to be learnt we absorbed a lot in a relatively short period of time.
It has been some absolutely fantastic days. The instructional day we had with you was really good in terms of basic technical skills and as we learnt over the next couple of days it is good to practic…
From both of us I would just like to say that we had a great weekend both with yourself and Jens and you have certainly given us the confidence and basic skills to take our alpine skills to the next l…
Still on a high, 24 hours after the walk. My family were looking forward to snowshoeing in the Sierra Nevada. However, there was an unprecedented lack of snow for the time of year, and Richard offered…
Richard took me and my partner on a fantastic day out in the Cumbres Verdes. Started with an ascent of Trevenque which is a fantastic rocky peak. We then descended down through pine forests on meander…
Just thought I would drop you a line to thank you for arranging the climbing with Jens - the clients had a really enjoyable time and highly recommended Jens as a teacher and he is such a nice guy. If …
Also to feedback how helpful and prepared the two guides - Felipe and Andrew were. I had a lovely time and felt in capable hands all the way. The hotel was also very satisfactory.
Thanks so much for organising our climbing session today. Jens was a fantastic guide - we learned heaps considering it was only one day, felt like proper climbing! We definitely will book in with you …
We wanted to thank you for the organisation of the transport and the brilliant accommodation - we really appreciated it and it made our holiday much less stressful! We really hope to return, having fa…
Fourteen of us just back from a week in the Sierra Nevada Mountains organised by Spanish Highs. One of our best trips ever. Climbed Mulhacen, Alcazaba, Veletta and Cerro del Caballo with one overnight…
Thanks very much. We had an awesome trip. The organisation was faultless, the walks were superb and all the guides exceptional. It is the personal touch that makes the difference, meeting us in the ba…
Can i say that jose was an excellent guide one off the best we have come across the whole group was impressed with his experience and expertise. he was very caring and diligent. I hope you can pass on…
We had a great time and want to thank you so much, everything ran like clockwork and really made our trip, you run an excellent show. Also thanks for even going to the bother in getting the rugby game…
Mulhacén night summit, sleeping under the stars. We summited late in the afternoon, travelling 2700m by bus and the remaining distance to summit by foot. We took up bags and slept under the stars. Our…
Mulhacen climb in August. My husband and I climbed Mulhacen with our guide Felipe from Spanish Highs via the Ski lifts on Thursday 6th August. We had a fantastic day. Felipe was so helpful, he gave us…
Mulhacen climb in July. What a wonderful day away from the crowds and the heat. Climbing Mulhacen was a great experience and our guide made sure we got to enjoy the most spectacular views.
High quality tailor made guiding. Loved having Richard from Spanish Highs take us into the big mountains. He made sure we got the best experience out of the Mulhacen climb. Loads of experience, custom…
All three of us really enjoyed ourselves on the hike. Victoria did a great job introducing us to Mulacén and the surrounding area. The day started off really well because we were both at the meeting p…
Mullhacen and Veleta with Spanish Highs. I spent almost a month touring Spain all-around in June/July. Already when I was planning my journey at home I decided to do some hiking at Sierra Nevada. Beca…
I was studying in Granada and wanted a worry-free way to do some hiking in the Sierra Nevadas. It was really easy to make arrangements with Spanish Highs via email. I did not hike with Richard but ins…
Great pictures! We really enjoyed the trek. Has some great views, lots of variety in terrain (and in the weather yesterday!) Nice feeling to be looking down for a few moments on the rest of mainland S…
Our 8 man team has just returned from 2 days hiking on Cerrillo Redondo with Richard, Andy and Felipe from Spanish Highs. Cant praise this company highly enough as they looked after our every need fro…
Just returned from a fantastic 2 day hike to the top of Cerillo Redondo in the Sierra Nevadas with the Spanish Highs team of Richard, Andy and Filipe (and Rita the dog!) who looked after our 8 man tea…
It was a pleasure to use this company. Reliable, very friendly and happy to go the extra mile for the costumer. Would happily recommend to everybody.
For an unforgettable experience, join these guys for a trek into the Sierra Nevada. We went off the beaten track and never saw another person all weekend, tapas, beer and wine awaited at the refuge th…
Along with 9 other friends I spent a week with these guys in May 2015. Take it from me Richard and his team are excellent. If you want adventure in Sierra Nevada the go with these guys. Helpful, profe…
Our family spent the day hiking in the Sierra Nevada, amidst clouds, sun, a little rain, and totally enjoyed the scenery and being in this gorgeous area. Richard is so responsive with communicating an…
Spent a cracking few days with Richard Hartley and friends in Lanjarón which we used as our base for hiking in the high Sierra Nevada mountains. A day scrambling on Penon de la Mata and a fantastic su…
Not very tech minded but I think I've just shared my photos from the recent trip to Mulhacen with you! Had a fab time hiking; would be keen to return and do some snow touring to try and get my confide…
If you want to get the best out of Sierra Nevada then go with Richard and his Spanish Highs team. Professional, helpful, friendly. I'll be back next year.
Thank you very much for a lovely trip. I loved reaching summit of Mulhacen and this was made possible by Felipe and Andrew. Thanks to both of them. I did not like the heat and arrived back to rain and…
We had a great trip up the mountain. We were well led and the route was particularly good. I would recommend this organisation and to do the trip while the snow is still on the ground.
Many thanks again for organising two great days of trekking. Erik & Christine
Thanks once again for all of last week. All 3 of us enjoyed ourselves. I spoke to Alistair today to brief him. I wish I had the time and resources to come back out with him. Hopefully see you again fo…
Jens did a fine job and was an enthusiastic and encouraging guide. Fran and Michael were very nice companions and made the experience even more memorable and nice.
We spent six amazing days with Spanish Highs covering a huge range of mountaineering experiences. From Alpine gulleys and peaks, through ice climbing, ski mountaineering, a stay in an unguarded refuge…
Thanks for a fantastic week! Can you thank Filipe again for us too. We had a great time, despite not making it to the top again. Ethans mum made him go to the hospital today because of his sunburn but…
Cheers for organising everything, had a great couple of days with Jens. Hope to make it over again sometime.
I can do the rope knots with my eyes closed now and soon there will be one in the garden on a tree to climb in. That rope part was really fun! It's really nice to talk with someone who is so much expe…
Thanks Richard - great pictures - many thanks again to Jens for being great company and a great guide. It was much appreciated. It was indeed tough getting back to reality again.
Hi Richard and team. We got the pictures and they were magnificent. We just have to snatched a lot of them. Very professional. Please give our regards to the rest of the team and hope to see you all a…
Richard, Pepe and Felipe, Thanks for a great weekend including a very wet (as you can see) Sunday. Thanks also for the photos. Hope the knee is on the mend and good luck with this season. Maybe be wit…
Got the pictures you've sent.very nice and beautiful. Thanks to Pepe, Gordon, Felipe and you for this trip and the rest of the gang who came with us. This is an unforgettable memory for me
I thoroughly enjoyed myself, it was a pleasure to meet everyone and Filipe and Pepe did a great job. You and Kiersten made the trip a delight, from help with the travel arrangements to meeting up the …
I thank you, Felipe and Pepe, who guided us perfectly and of course Richard, who organized. Also was my great amusement to be with the whole group. Hopefully we will meet in the Sierra Nevada again.
Thanks for the course I found it very useful and increased my arsenal of techniques I now have at my disposal. I made a little video of our course linked here
Thank you for the great trip and great photos. It was pleasure to have met you, Kiersten and Jesus.
Patagonia 3 week ice cap expedition expertly led by Richard Hartley of Spanish Highs Mountaineering. The expedition was successful in crossing the ice cap. The secondary aim of climbing one of the man…
We did two hikes with Spanish Highs - the first in Los Alpujarras and the second in the Cumbres Verdes. Jens was our guide for both hikes, and a second guide, Victoria, accompanied us on the second hi…
Just a quick one to say a big ‘Thank You’ for organising and leading such a successful and enjoyable trip. I have some wonderful memories that, barring the onset of Alzheimer's, will stay with me for …
Just a quick note to say THANK YOU. Thanks to you, Pepe and Felipe and off course Richard we had a great experience on Mulhacen. Due to the nature of the group the task of guiding us was not easy and …
Just wanted to let you know Paul and I really enjoyed the hiking, Jens was a great guide. Certainly challenged my fitness/nerves more than Paul's but it was absolutely brilliant and just made us want …
Having found "Spanish Highs" website, my request for information was answered really promptly. Richard was very helpful, answered each of my queries quickly and offered various dates and wal…
Coming from Asia (Singapore),this is my first solo trip to Spain's Andalucia. I must say this hiking experience is THE highlight of my trip!!! Richard and Kirsten made me feel very comfortable immedia…
Thanks Richard great trip the guys all enjoyed it great experience. Managed to get great pictures and some stunning views despite the crazy weather. Thanks to all that helped.
Thanks Richard. It was a pleasure to meet you and all the staff. We certainly got a good physical work out and greatly enjoyed the overall experience. I have forwarded your mail to all participants in…
Found Spanish highs in 2011 and this is my 4th time here with them. Richard and Kiersten know the area like any good guides but they treat you as friends from the moment you arrive. Lanjaron feels lik…
This was a stress free way of enjoying the lovely Cumbre Verde with views of the Sierra Nevada and lovely pine woods. My sister and I had just one day to spare for a walk in our five day break in Gran…
Many thanks for the lovely walk. We had a great time in Andalusia!
That was a great trip! When planning my summer holiday, got an idea to walk in Sierra Nevada. Just wrote to Spanish Highs and resolved in a moment which guide I'll choose. Richard was very informative…
Absolutely fantastic trip - Excellent, professional guides. Having just completed a 2 day expedition to the summit of Mulhacén (at just under 3500m, the highest mountain on Spain's mainland) I would t…
One day hike in Sierra Nevada; great experience. Our guide Richard provided us with lots of useful and interesting information. In advance, he responded quickly to our questions. He is easygoing, chec…
A fantastic family adventure. Richard was a great host and guide for a day trip in the Sierra Nevada. He judged the level of our family and mixed the right amount of exposure and perceived risk to cre…
Thanks again for a great day in the mountains - we all really enjoyed ourselves and learnt so much with your guidance
This is a belated thank you... ten thousand of them in fact, for all your kindness, generosity and hard work in enabling us not to make too much the fool of ourselves up on the hill. For me the whole …
How Lucky Am I? I spent a great day with Richard learning the basics of walking with crampons, ice pick usage and self arrest. The course was informative and Richard is a most patient and professional…
“Friendly and professional guides in the Sierra Nevada”. I was part of a motley group of 6 guided around 3 separate areas of the Sierra Nevada by Richard and Kiersten (and on the last day, joined by D…
Many, many thanks, a great day and great memories via the photos and video
“Wonderful walking tours”. My friends and I spent three days walking with Richard and Kirsten in May 2014. It was a wonderful experience. Three very different walks were selected by Richard to suit ou…
“Three fantastic days". We spent three fantastic days with Spanish Highs in May. We were a group of six and our walks were tailor made to suit us - duration, altitude, low level, mid or high leve…
It was such a great experience that I plan to tell as many as I can about it. I've been reading Driving Over Lemons these past couple of days. It's such a great portrait of the Alpajurras. Thanks for …
Fantastic photos, Richard! You make it alive and vibrantly dramatic. Some of them from the last day made me laugh out loud. Thank you for making the tough bits smoother and the wild beauty accessible …
George and Gustav were very enthusiastic about their experience in the Sierras. It was totally different and much better than they had anticipated. They send their best and were sorry they forgot to t…
Dear Javier, I am writing to thank you for creating, for the second time, a wonderful experience for me in the Sierra Nevada. Clearly you know your stuff, but where you go beyond is in creating the at…
Thanks Spanish Highs for a fabulous experience! We took a family holiday at the start of April 2014 with no prior experience of any outdoor activities and wanted to try a few new things in beautiful s…
The last two weeks have been amazing! Nice to be back again and doing a multi-activity holiday with winter skills, alpine mountaineering, scrambling and ski touring. I felt confident on doing those th…
Still it was an excellent hoot in Spain! Really enjoyed the trip. Plenty of variety. I would like to get more experience climbing on snow and ice as the last day was a good taster. It was good to meet…
You have all been great and this has been a very memorable holiday. Best wishes to you, Kiersten, your beautiful dogs and all the Spanish Highs crew
This was another good and varied trip. Best wishes to you and all at Spanish Highs. I'm fiddling around with my photos and if any are good I'll send you
Just to say thanks for some great walking last week. It was a really well rounded itinerary with lots of variety. We enjoyed staying in Lanjaron and its fair to say that the Bodega was a real highligh…
Thanks so much for a great trip. The walks were superb and varied and thanks for the photos. We really liked the hotel in Lanjaron too! Hopefully see you in less than 10 years!
Thanks for a great trip. Varied mixture of walks which made it interesting for us all. Superb pictures
This was a stress free way of enjoying the lovely Cumbre Verde with views of the Sierra Nevada and lovely pine woods. My sister and I had just one day to spare for a walk in our five day break in Gran…
A note to say thank you for our day in the snow, and many thanks for posting the photo's and video. A great souvenir of the experience! It was a day we all have positive memories about.
Just to say very many thanks. We really had a marvellous time with you & everyone was SO helpful to me. I really appreciate it & sincerely hope we can go again next year.
I spent five days walking with Richard and his team at Spanish Highs at the end of October/beginning of November 2013. I wanted a trip that would take me off the tourist trail, provide stunning scener…
Mulhacen was a hard but perfect ending to an awsome week,so thanks to you and your crew Richard. Hope to see you all again some day!
Back in the UK, had a great day out with you, it was just a perfect introduction to the hills for Lois who is now keen to do lots more.
Great walk in the Cumbre Verdes just out of Granada, made really easy with a pick up from the Alhambra car park. This walk was to the summit of Trevenque, and was a really great day out for both my te…
Thanks for the nice time in the mountains!
Had a fantastic time and will be back
Thank you very much for those "do not try at home" photos and movies! That makes the experience even more enjoying and unforgettable. An Oscar for the dog’s POV trailer!
Thanks to Richard Hartley and Kirsten for two fantastic days learning alpinism and discovering the absolutely stunning village of Lanjaron. See u guys again soon. I'll be back
The girls all very much enjoyed the day, even with the wind!
Just got home after a pretty good journey all round. Thank you all for a most enjoyable weekend - good weather, good country and lots of duct tape - a little adventure in the Sierra Nevada! I am sure …
All that to say that the experience I gained through our Sierra Nevada experience turned out to be very valuable for Aconcagua. Richard, we did get the face mask (cold avenger) and the icebreaker gear…
My tactics going only in low winds and also using a satellite messenger for receiving the weather forecast proved to be essential for getting through the icefield without risking to loose the tent! (T…
I would just like you to know that we had an amazing time in the mountains, we have created memories that will live with us forever. We often tell friends or reminisce as a family at the things we did…
I have holidayed with Spanish Highs 5 times. The guides are professional and really care about your enjoyment while also being very aware for your safety. Not only is there complete flexibility around…
We had such a lovely time on the mountain and loved both the guides, thanks very much for organising. The sunset was indeed incredible on the Sunday and loved the fact that you could see across to Mor…
Wonderful to catch up and your guidance and hospitality was again, as always, both superb and much appreciated. Lovely time up there in the Sierra's
Richard and Kiersten, your love and passion for the mountains will always inspire me! Thank you so much!! Spanish Highs Mountain Guides got 2014 started with a bang.. nothing like the thrill of nature…
Last night in Sierra Nevada, home for me tomorrow! Good luck with your 2/3 day trek up Alcazaba boys, thanks Richard Hartley and Spanish Highs for a great time!
Superb support from these guys for our Mulhacen trip 14 December 2013. Thanks lads
Still, my most memorable adventure to date, and largely thanks to your good leadership and an incredible team. Anyone "half thinking" of doing this should pull their finger out and do it, it…
Thanks for these photos and for leading us on a great weekend. What a challenge! Its something we'll remember for a long time. I look on my freezer in the kitchen in a whole new light now.
What a great trip, Jon and I really enjoyed it and it’ll give us some fantastic memories (albeit some painful ones too!) for a long time. Really appreciate all your efforts in hosting and organising e…
I really enjoyed my one hike with Kiersten, she is really good company on a walk, and I hope we can make a return trip in the New Year perhaps.
This was awesome,thanks Felipe and Richard for this fantastic trip
It was amazing! I really enjoined it, have to go climbing again as soon as possible.
@spanishhighs Thanks guys for a great couple of days for the ascents of Pulpito and Mulhucen! See you soon.
The traverse of the Sierra Nevada is a superb trip to do. It offers great hiking, many beautiful sights and scenes, and a very special experience of the conditions and culture of the Sierra Nevada. Th…
Think I left one of my walking sticks in the car yesterday - today I borrowed Felipe's so I had two. He is an excellent guide. Was tough for me on second half of the ascent and the first half of the d…
We haven't tired at all telling people about the walk so many thanks again, Was the highlight of our trip. Cheers again mate Rob & Claire
Thanks for a good week. Regards to your team, who were all helpful. Am considering returning in April 2014 while winter conditions prevail but daylight hours are reasonably long.
I had an absolute blast! Thank you so much for taking me with you! I will definitely go through those shots and see what came from our amazing day out!
Good stuff! Very sore body yesterday and really sore thighs this morning!! Like to get another day in early November.
Thanks! I enjoyed the hike tremendously, was the highlight of the trip. I have already recommended you to a friend of mine who has visited Spain many times, and loves it enough to keep coming back.
Thank you again for the excellent service, it made my job organising the trip so much easier with being able to obtain all we needed from one source, particularly as our collective Spanish doesn't amo…
Thank you both for a great couple of days and some interesting ideas!
Now firmly ensconced back in Blighty and my day in Las Alpujarras already seems very distant. So many thanks indeed for these mementos and thanks again for your guidance.
Thanks for making this a very successful trip.The walk, hut, organisation and the guiding were excellent. I had my doubts about one or two of the guys managing, Javier was great. As you will have gath…
Thanks Richard, it was a please to walk with you. I had an amazing holiday, I look forward to coming back to Spain one day.
I had a really good day, Felipe is an excellent guide and we did the climb in 6 hours which I am pleased with. All in all a really good day and I'd like to return and maybe try the winter activities. …
Many thanks for your advice, assistance with route planning and transport on my recent trek. I went "off-script" a couple of times but that only added to what was a great adventure. Tough. D…
Thanks for everything. Had a brilliant time
Thanks for organising a brilliant trip we enjoyed every moment and Javier was a brilliant guide
it was an incredible experience and a great holiday: maybe the 'Spaghetti tour' next time round
Thanks for the links to your fabulous photos; I’ve passed them on to my fellow Sierra Nevada walkers. Have you got over the shock of guiding a bunch of weird Irish walkers yet? I must say I really enj…
I had a meeting with Berghaus on Monday and they are made up with the imagery from Kamchatka. Absolutely delighted in fact. So thanks to you and Kiersten for your efforts and involvement
You were quite right about the crampons! Thanks for the helpful advice
Thanks for a wonderful hike and an enjoyable fiesta. That story is going to be told a lot! I look forward to looking at the photos and will send through mine if you would like.
I had two options for a weekend trip: Lagos, Portugal for beaches and partying, or hiking through the Spanish countryside with a local, knowledgeable guide who knew everything from what type of nuts e…
Just wanted to say thanks for a brilliant holiday experience climbing Mulhacen. Javier is a fantastic guide we really enjoyed his company and felt very safe at all times whilst doing the climb. It was…
Hey Richard! It was great to meet you on Mulhacen! I will never forget the wonderful atmosphere, your bivouac shelter, your dogs, the icy cold, the tea from your friends that saved us, the light, the …
Thanks a lot Richard.. I will cherish my time in Sierra Nevada for many years to come. In terms of money, probably this is the best value for money I ever got. Some views were priceless and sliding do…
Despite the less than brilliant weather we had some great walking, even if not as much as planned . We were very pleased with Felipe..............great sense of humour and a very good guide
Thanks a lot for the wonderful experience and great photos.
We had a great time at the Sierra Nevada. Luis was the perfect guide for us. We felt absolutly safe with him and we got a lot of information about the local area.
We had a great day and I was great to meet you both
Well-organized, accommodating, friendly, and experienced guide service. My friend and I did the two-day Mulhacen winter trip. Were lucky to have cooperative weather and a successful ascent with great …
I am back home now, very much missing Spain and the Sierra Nevada. Thanks again so much for being a fantastic guide (Jens Foell). Summit day was definitely the highlight of my week in Spain!
Thanks for such a great time & experience - lots of good learning too!
Thank you again for our week of adventures. I had so much fun and have learnt a lot. Now, only a sore red nose is left, memories and the superb videos and photos.
Thanks again for a terrific week.
We are back in Perth and into our usual routine which includes temperatures of 40+C at this time of the year. The other extreme of January in the Sierra Nevada. The experience was incredible and the s…
Just to let you now how much we enjoyed today... many thanks!
Thanks for all the lovely photos. An even bigger thank you for making our stay in Spain so fantastic. We will defintely be back to do some more walking and some runs in the mountains. You may well be …
Thank you for your help in organising our ski holiday. Today is our last day and we've met many friendly and wonderful people here, from the hotel staff, telemark staff and our ski instructor. Sierra …
Thanks to James and Richard for showing us a really great time in the Sierras, my buddy and i spent 4 nights in the Refugio Poqueria the food was good and the wine was plentiful. The weather was excel…
Thanks to you Richard, a superb 4 day winter break with excellent company
Richard - thanks for your help. We had a good final day scrambling
We had a great day. It was freezing on the way up (snowing for most of the way) and on top, but the sun came out as we headed down. Luis was fantastic, we went up to and down from the summit on very i…
Your guide was great - really enjoyed getting to know him and was glad he was our guide, especially with the weather conditions.
Javier and Richard, thank you for some great memories and looking after us so well. All the best for the future with Spanish Highs and the refugio.
Thanks for making it a wonderfully smooth-running & memorable trip.
Back from a 3 days trek in the Sierra Nevada, I appreciate how Spanish Highs approach the distinct needs of each customer with the utmost importance and flexibility. It was an exciting event excellent…
For me it was worth every penny and km(s), i saw some pictures, there was a nice atmosphere under the group!!
Thanks a million for a great time in the Sierra Navada. We loved every minute of it. Twas a pleasure meeting all you guys in Spanish Highs
Really enjoyed the trip n meeting u guys
Thanks for a wonderful two days trekking with James up to the south summit of Mulhacen! CU next time in Sierra Nevada!
Thanks a million for a fantastic 3 days of walking. It was a wonderful experience and great to spend quality time with you both getting great tips for EBC. Please thank Jane too.
Thank you for arranging my morning with Jane and James, it was great fun. They knew just how much to push me on and I really feel like I've achieved something today! I've been up and down that road a …
Thanks again for being so flexible yesterday. Can you also give a big thank you to James and Javier too for their help.
Thought I would write to let you know how it worked. Your administrative handle was fine. That part was smooth. James was great. On time and most competent. Very nice kid. He did a fine job. You are l…
I would like to thank you again for the organization of our Sierra Nevada Trek. James has been a fantastic guide, who has done a great job and we enjoyed our trek a lot. After climbing Veleta and Mulh…
Hi guys, back home now and big thanks to Richard and James for all your help!
Thanks for organising the Mulhacen ascent for me on 6/7 April. I had a great time any enjoyed it thoughly. Would you pass on my thanks also to James and Jane, they did a fantastic job of guiding us al…
Many thanks for the good time we had these last few days, we learnt so much, it was great. We will be planning a return early next winter. Thank James for us, Dexter too as he was good company.
Thanks for your help last week,good to see you again. till covered in face cream,hope to be back next year.Vic and boys.
I want to say that I had a week in the Sierras that are a lifetime highlight. This is in now small part thanks to Richard Hartley, Kiersten Rowland and James Jackson. Their suggestions, help and bonho…
Thanks for showing me the ropes (literally) and the fact that its not only the Alps that have great hills to play on. I may well be in touch again to try the route from the hut out over Veleta. In the…
Thanks for a great couple of days. We got everything we wanted from the course and we all enjoyed ourselves enormously. As I said on Friday, I have rarely felt as confident trying something new, which…
Thanks for a great holiday
I would like to thank you once more for friendly efficiency in managing our trip. We have really got out the best from the unlucky snow season in the Sierra. Of course, it was not what we had imagined…
Thanks for a great weekend. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves. Please pass on our thanks to James for looking after us. We all like the idea of returning next year. So we will be in contact. Many thanks…
Thank you Spanish Highs for a great two days ‘learning the ropes’. As a mountaineer rather than a climber, I wanted to increase my confidence in rope work in exposed and more awkward situations. Richa…
Just wanted to send a quick note to say thanks for the help, and for the wonderful website. We had a great time and hope that we can make it back soon.
Thank you Richard Hartley, Kiersten Rowland, Tracy Coote, Chris Wilcox and Brett Wakeley for being awesome team mates.
We spent 5 days in El Chalten awaiting a good weather window doing 4x hikes, 1x 5-pitch multipitch climb, 1 bouldering afternoon and tons of eating and drinking. Then 10 days traversing the ice-cap, s…
Wow! What an achievement. Many congratulations to you all and to Richard in particular for safely getting you there and back. He certainly is a master at what he does!! We were able to follow you ever…
We thought James is an excellent guide. He advised we stop our ascent at 2700m due to whiteout conditions. He is very good company and has a great knowledge of wines!
A rather belated but sincere thank you to you and your team for making our week in Lanjaron so successful and enjoyable. The effort you put in in organising and adjusting walks to suit our varying mee…
Many thanks for all the support you gave us. Your services were very professional and allowed us to have a brilliant trip. Good luck in South America.
I just want to say how much I enjoyed my trip on Monday with James. He was very good company and knows the mountains, just as well because the mist came down on our decent. Despite my recent Kilimanja…
I had a great day on Mulhacen yesterday thanks. I slept well last night! Thank Kiersten again for me.
The weekend trek went well, the ascent at some points I found bit harder than expected but it was my first time up a mountain this high. I'm hoping to convince a few more friends to hike up to Mulhace…
I just wanted to let you know about my time on Mulhacen. It was wonderful! The climbing and the views and the Refugio de Poquiero were all fantastic and the guding was good too...now that I have the f…
Thanks for a lovely trip to Mulhacen with Javier last week. The sunrise was wonderful and gave us a good feeling on the way down. We do have some nice pictures and as soon as we get back home you will…
I found this trip a fantastic and unique trip, First, I liked the professional team who took care of everything and was always on time, secondly, it was a good chance to enjoy the mountains in Spain. …
Richard, many thanks to you and Kiersten (and Javier) for the very warm welcome. What an eye-opener it's been, fantastic adventure! Thanks!
I would definitely recommend this trip to others. A great challenge and fantastic views make the uphill exertion completely worthwhile!
It was a great pleasure knowing you all and I am so lucky to have spent the days trekking with you. Will share photos when I get the chance to upload them.
Desde aqui reconocer la profesionalidad de los guias de montana de Spanishhighs, por su constante empeno en seguridad en la montana, como del porte humano de sus componentes.
I think Muhz, Joe and I all thought that our time in spain was amazing and I am grateful for the experience and lessons while we were in the Sierra Nevada..... Thank you very much and I’m sure it won’…
Thanks again for organizing the winter skills day with James, I had a great day.
My sincere thanks for organising our trip at such short notice, we had a really fantastic time. Jens was excellent, could not have been better, kept up a good pace and was good fun as well as very hel…
Hard day in the Sierra Nevada. Turning back for safety when 80% done. Soft snow and hot sun exhausting, but "spanishhighs" superb leader
Paul.... "Many thanks for the trip. We had an excellent time with some good memories". Ross..."I’d just like to echo Mr Treadwell’s sentiments. Great trip and enjoyed meeting you both.&…
Just wanted to say thanks for a great day on Saturday. Enjoyed the march up the hill (What was that peak called again?) and it was nice to quench the thirst with a few cold beers afterwards and listen…
Just wanted to write and say thank you for a super week. Ben and I really enjoyed ourselves. Yesterday was a superb finish to a thoroughly excellent week of ski touring. Please pass our thanks onto ev…
Many thanks for showing Franzi and I a great time in the Sierra Nevada a few weeks back!
Just wanted to send a quick note to let you know we had lot of fun climbing the Mulhacen (west then south ridges) and the Alcazaba. Perfect weather and good snow to ski in the afternoons. Thanks for y…
Just a note to say cheers for all the help while we were in Sierra Nevada. The cebollar trip with Jens was great but also all the additional stuff you sorted and the local knowledge which made things …
Hi there just a quick email to thank you for a brilliant few days in the mountains great experience for all of us. Gathering up the last few photos and then ill send you them for the website.
Back to reality with sore legs... haven't done so much hiking in ages, it was definitely worth it though!!! Your valued expertise with our self-guided walks were spot-on. It's such a wild, raw and uns…
Many thanks for the last ten day's Richard. I thoroughly enjoyed the whole experience and meeting everyone. I'll be in touch when I get back out since this isn't the last you've seen of me I'm afraid.
Hi Richard, Kiersten and the hounds! Great to catch up with you too, it's been too long, and I'm sure it wont be long before we are back out. Bryony really enjoyed her break, and felt very relaxed, to…
Made it back to France in one piece just in time for the rain but means snow in the mountains. Just sorting life out and getting ready for next trip. Thank you to you and everyone for making my trip e…
Thanks a million for all your support. We really could not have done it without you. I will put a write up on the club website with blazing recommendations for your company. The whole group have nothi…
Just wanted to thank you (and James!) again for the climb. I had a really great time and am so glad I did it!
Just to let you know we had a fantastic day out last Sunday. Jens was an excellent guide for the day and we really enjoyed his company. Many thanks
Just wanted to thank you for your help setting up our climbing last week - we had a great time and were sorry not to meet you to say thanks personally! Please pass on our thanks to Jens - he was the p…
Many thanks for the climb in August with Clive. we enjoyed very much. I believe Lloyd (my son) has already contacted you regarding a climb in February for 2 days. Anyway, please see the video we made …
I was revisiting some of my trips from this year and wrote a short review of our Mulhacen climb (click link). Thanks again for your help. We have very nice memories and are looking forward to our next…
I found this trip a fantastic and unique trip, First, I liked the professional team who took care of everything and was always on time, secondly, it was a good chance to enjoy the mountains in Spain. …
Thanks for the successful trip. Four 3000 metre peaks in 6 days walking is a reasonable tally even if we did cheat on Veleta and use the cable way.
The team led well throughout, assessed the ability of their clients during the fortnight so that no-one was extended beyond their capabilities
Just to say a big thank you for an excellent week. I enjoyed every minute. Can you tell the same to Mike who was superb all week and a pleasure to walk with.
Belated thanks from the boys for a most enjoyable weekend in Spain. Everything went according to plan and we had a most enjoyable 3 or 4 days. Thanks to all the team from all of this team.
We had a fantastic holiday, and the walk to Cerro del Caballo was the icing on the cake for me. It was a perfect day trip in terms of length and scenery, and I am grateful to you and Kiersten - and yo…
We really enjoyed the week.It was pretty tough but very worthwhile. We were both keen to try ski mountaineering and you provided us with a great introduction.
Thanks very much for the couple of days we spent with you last week. We both enjoyed the walk, and I enjoyed the bivvy. For the rest of the week (and from the plane) we kept seeing our peaks - in part…
Thank you so much for a great 3 days walking. We would never have found those footpaths by ourselves! We were very impressed by your expertise and accommodating friendliness, as well your flexibility …
I enjoyed Spain immensely and hope to return one day. Next time I'll talk to you about staying in Lanjaron. Thank you again for your help. I really enjoyed my time with you and your merry band.
Greetings from Grand Slam Land! hope you and everyone else we met recently are well. I'm sure that you are getting used to all these plaudits, but we all found our week with you and Jane extremely use…
Thanks for an excellent holiday / course, we both really enjoyed it and covered all of the stuff that we wanted to. I will certainly recommend it to anyone looking for something similar
Thank you for such a fantastic holiday. Now back at home it is hard to imagine that only last week we were setting off for Lanjaron. Thank you for your excellent leadership and guidance and also for s…
Just to say a very big thank-you for an amazing experience, made all the better by sharing it with some great people I'd like to think of as friends. I really hope we all get to climb together again.
Thanks for the film, its amazing how watching it makes you re-live all the emotions that you felt at the time. I had a really good time and I put it down to the knack you have to make me laugh when I …
Thanks for a fantastic experience,it was well beyond anything I expected (and more! ). Also thanks for making me feel so welcome,a more friendly bunch of people would be impossible to find. I'm now of…
Just a couple of pics attached to a very big thank-you, without your help and guidance I wouldn't have the knowledge and confidence to have made them happen.
We just wanted to send a massive thank you for all your assistance over our recent ascent of Mulhacen (15/16 May 2010). All of the detail in your 'how to climb Mulhacen in a day' feature on the web si…
Just a quick note to thank yourself and Jens for our stay in the Sierras, we thoroughly enjoyed our trip despite not making it to the summit.
Just wanted to drop you guys an e-mail and let you know what a great time we both had over in the Sierra Nevadas. Great experience. Tough and demanding but totally worth all the effort. We were going …
Just a quick email to say thank you for a superb holiday. It has given me the wish to do more and experience other things. The guiding was excellent, and your business is very efficient. Hopefully see…
Just to say thank you very much for a great few days, they were varied and really interesting I hope all is well over there, regards to Kiersten and Mike and the Flower Bar!
Have been rather pitched into frantic activity since I got home, so this is just to say thanks again to you and Kiersten (and Mike and Jane) for a - it really was fab and I am visualising limestone sc…
Great week! Home safe and sound. Enjoyed our dealings/meeting with people in your team. Nice scene I like informal, but reliable..good. So thanks! Have a feeling will certainly be seeing you again Her…
Just wanted to say a big thanks for the fantastic trip to Spain. I felt I really learned a lot and gained very valuable experience towards my SPA. It was especially kind of you to organise the weather…
Hi R, K and M. Thanks for a great time on and off the snow (ski crampons rule!) and for looking after me. Will see you all again
Just a short note to say thanks to yourself and Tracy for all your efforts in ensuring our trip was a roaring success. I, like the rest of the M.A.D. Club, had a great time both on and off road (and i…
Just a short email to say thank you for the alpine lesson, me and Teresa had a great day out with yourself and Kiersten. It was good fun and we learnt valuable information on the day.
Hope youre keeping very well and many thanks for a great trip. I learnt so much, learning to ski, mountaineering, climbing instruction. All this and transportation and accommodation too ...... unbelie…
Thanks for a superb fortnight! You took a group of ordinary people and gave us an extraordinary experience. We were made to feel safe at all times even when trying out new things (e.g. ice climbing). …
You were very accommodating from the outset of our trip. We spent a couple of days learning ice climbing before attempting our first 3000m+ summit. We found the guide extremely professional and very w…
Just wanted to say thanks for a great two day trip with michael on mulhacen last thurs/fri .found it very enjoyable ,but hope we didnt bore him too much.!!! will keep in touch with a view to doing smt…
Many thanks to you and all the crew for such a memorable week. I not only enjoyed myself but learnt a lot. Photos look great, the family enjoyed them.
I too had a fantastic week down south. Thanks a million to you for a job well done. Glad to hear that we infected Lanjaron with a bit of Poguery! The idea of returning to do some olive picking in the …
We are hoping to get back out to the Sierra Nevada next winter for some ski touring. We really loved it last time and you all were such good company and we would love to see Khumbu and the other dogs …
Many thanks for a fantastic 3 day hike across the mountains. Personally and I think I speak for all of us it was exactly what we wanted, even though we are all a little sore ! Your advice & tips w…
Anyway thanks again and I look forward to climbing with you in the future. roud I led a few climbs, and really did everything I wanted to do - and more and felt perfectly safe throughout. Just got to …
Just wanted to thank you all so much for the hiking and rock climbing you arranged for me in el churro, camino del ray! it was the best 4 days of my life!!!! the Camino del ray gorge was far more beau…
Just a brief mail to thank you and the team for a great few days on Mulhacen last week, (and afterwards in the Flowers!). Unfortunately all good things must come to an end, and I'm now back at my desk…
Just a quick email to say thanks again for a great couple of days in the mountains. Please pass on my thanks to Jane also, for being an excellent guide and getting me up and down safely too. I hope I …
Thanks again for a wonderful trip! Now that I'm home, back in the fray, Spain seems very far away. I have to keep looking at the pictures to remind myself of what a magical place it is. We really had …
Lizzy, Tania and Alicia asked me to email on all our behalfs to say a very big thank you for all your help in making our trip so very enjoyable. We will definitely be back next year!
I had a great time in the Sierra Nevada's. It would have been worth the trip just for the approach! Mulhacen was my favorite climb so far. You guys made me feel right at home, and made my holiday much…
Thank you both for an excellent adventure - personally the poor weather only added to the experience (Yes - it can rain in Spain!)
Thank you very much indeed for the winter skills course you took us on last week. I felt I learnt a lot of technical details, as well as picking up valuable experience of being on the mountain. I also…
It was really nice to meet yourself, Kiersten and Jane. You all made my time really enjoyable and I loved exploring the Sierra Nevada. Thanks again for a good trip! I will keep your website on my favo…
Mulhacen Climb: I would definitely recommend this trip to others. A great challenge and fantastic views make the uphill exertion completely worthwhile!
A short mail to thank you, Tracy, Jane, Dave and everyone else who made our stay so enjoyable. I had a fantastic time, and seldom felt so welcomed before. The mountains were amazing, and we learned mo…
We love the video! Thanks once again to you and the team for organising such an excellent challenge for us. Going the extra mile on organising the additional bits and pieces was much appreciated. Than…
Thanks for everything during the week. I had a brillliant time, and learned a huge amount - I can't wait to put it into practice myself. You taught us way more than we expected, and your cd collection…
just a quick line to say thank you for a great week. I`ll get back to you soon with a longer blog. in short, great time had by all. enjoyed the lot, the mountains, the beer and the tapas.
I was particularly impressed with the way you generated such a good team spirit and a sense of determination in all members of the group, as well as providing everyone with the necessary climbing skil…
Just a quick email to say many thanks for organizing our guiding last week on Trevenque on tuesday and also the ice climbing on wednesday. We all really enjoyed our holiday and these two days were cer…
It was a marvellous experience and one I hope to repeat some day when I can actually see the view!
Just to say thank you for last weeks expedition . Thanks for the warm welcome, it was just like walking with old friends.
Thanks for the photos : That mediterranean sunshine is but a distant memory now !!! Thank you so much for a great few days. I was expecting great climbing and personal attention, but I was unprepared …
We had a very good stay in the Sierra Nevada, also the children for their extra trip (they followed Trevelez, col de Trevelez, ..., collado de vacares to loma del calvarido, la estrella, loma de cassi…
Thanks again for our trip. We really enjoyed it and learned a lot. We'll be back again for some ski mountaineering and winter walking on the peaks
Thanks for your company both professionally and socially. I had a good week and look forward to doing it again in a year or two.
Just a quick note to say thanks a million for a great holiday. Apart from enjoying myself I learnt a lot at the same time and yours and Kierston's experience was invaluable. I'll defo be back some tim…
We both had a brilliant week and really enjoyed everything we did. We're now busy tieing knots, working out how to make spam carbonara and planning our next trip. We really enjoyed the time we spent w…
Thanks for the trip to Spain. Walking up a 2000 ft peak in Snowdonia yesterday was a doddle!
I just wanted to thank you once again for such amazing support. In my previous experiences in the wild, I have totally relied on myself to navigate the tough terrain and to make sure that sojourn part…
Sarah and I just wanted to thank you and Kiersten for the fantastic walks in the Sierra Nevada and the villages...not to mention the swim in your pool and getting to taste a raw olive! I'd say it made…
Lisa and I had a fantastic time and we both wanted to say a big thank you to you both and to PJ for making it such a good week. We felt we learnt so much in such a short time and I know Lisa feels muc…
Just a quick, and rather belated, note to say thanks for a great (and safe) week of climbing. I really enjoyed it, and it was good to meet yourselves, Martin, Renee, Crystal, Jack, Jean and anyone els…
I just wanted to thank you so much for the fantastic trip you arranged for us. From the moment you collected us at the airport we knew we had picked the right people for our trip. We asked for a chall…
Just to say thanks again for a fantastic week, we learnt and did so much and it was all fun. Maybe you might see us out there again at some point, and if you are ever South Wales way let us know.
I just wanted to say thank you to you, Mike, Kiersten and the rest of the team for looking after us so well. I have already sent details recommending you to two people. We had a fantastic (although kn…
Just a note to thank you, Jane and Mike for your expertise and help during my recent week in Lanjaron. I really enjoyed the climbs and the fiesta. As you've probably heard the weather has been, and re…
I just wanted to say thanks for making our trip to Spain such an enjoyable one. I'm sure it isn't always easy dealing with a sucession of new clients but you and Jane made us feel like individuals rat…
Thanks for very interesting trip across the Sierra - I really enjoyed the stay in the Elorietta Hut and the amazing views en route. The GR7 walk from Soportujar to Lanjaron was a nice relief after the…
The photos on the site are a lot better than the ones I took! Thanks for a brilliant week in winter was a fantastic experience, even better than my first climb in the Sierra last summer. After two asc…
Hard to know where to start with thanking you (and Tracy, Jane & Dennis) for a fantastic few days together. Felt like I was walking and climbing with old friends, and you all had the rare combinat…
Many thanks for the trip and for sending on the link. I'm now a laughing stock around the world for that headplant! I'm hoping there's a big dump of snow in mid-April so I can come back and do some mo…
The weather here is the typical British Winter stuff - overcast and raining. Still, I can look back at last week's and bask in the memory! Thank you very much for making last week so enjoyable and my …
Belated word of thanks for the great personal service and friendliness I found from yourself, Kiersten and Mike - plus the tapas and general feeling at home in the town, on what was my first time in S…
Had a fantastic day trek on Trevenque. Planning to post some pix of our trek there soon. Our guide was great too. Please send our regards to Mike.
Times Article dated 25th July 2020 describing one of Chris Stewarts Walking Over Lemons hiking tours with us.
Helle Hollis produced an interesting blog entitled - The best hiking trails in the Sierra Nevada
The Great Outdoors magazine - Trekking the peaks of the Sierra Nevada
Mountain Pro Magazine write up on Spanish Highs by David Lintern
Article about the Sierra Nevada in Great Outdoors Magazine November 2016
A photo of Spanish Highs owner, Richard Hartley appeared in a recent advertisement for Lifesystems
Richard Hartley of Spanish Highs helped Stephanie devise the code and put it to the test on an expedition to the Patagonia ice caps last winter
Trail Magazine wrote a revised article about a trip here
A photo of ours was published in the magazine "Premaqueta th25 Ecoturismo en Andalucía"
photos of Spanish Highs owner Richard Hartley skiing through the lunar landscapes of the incredible Kluchevskoy Sopka volcano
Newspaper article in "Sur in English" about Chris Stewarts Integral de los Tres Miles" walk
Spanish Highs very own Kiersten Rowland appearing in the latest Berghaus Extreme Clothing Catalog
Both Richard Hartley and Kiersten Rowland appearing on the Berghhaus homepage
Richard Hartleys time is spent exploring the peaks of the Sierra Nevada
Richard Hartley mentioned in spanish newspaper article about the origins of the Accion Sierra Nevada initiative
Spanish Highs entertained Oli Reed and Ben Weeks from best selling UK outdoor magazine, Trail.
Richard Hartley and Kiersten Rowland of Spanish Highs Mountain Guides were invited to join a Berghaus sponsored team
Spanish Highs feature in this article in the Sunday Times
Outdoor pursuits company Spanish Highs can even organise thrilling Siberian Husky-led treks
Our Leonberger, Bruno, got his moment of fame this morning, 14th November 2009, appearing in the BBC2 childrens programme Gimme a Break
Taking part in a two day climb of Mulhacen, Spain's highest peak