Misc/Humorous

Chance encounter with a Condor

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We came across this condor in the Rio Electrico valley, Patagonia November 2011. He came round the corner of the lake and was clearly surprised to see humans around!

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Yellowbrick Tracker in use on Patagonian Icecap

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Spanish Highs Mountain Guides testing the Yellowbrick Tracking system on the Southern Patagonian Icecap in November and December 2011. This is a remote and wild place and a good place to put the Yellowbrick and it’s satellite network through it’s paces. We love it! A great addition to our mountaineering team. We made the correct [...]

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Sometimes skiing uphill is easier than downhill!

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First time ski tourers in the Sierra Nevada find this out the hard way as they have a tough first days backcountry skiing! In mitigation for the abysmal skiing it must be stated that they were some of the most difficult mountain conditions for skiing. Filmed on Cerrillo Redondo above Puente Palo 2nd February 2011

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Mountain Travel Husky Style

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The ONLY way to travel in the mountains, despite being hounded by a mad bear!

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Lanjaron Carnival 2009

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The sights and sounds of summer carnival time in the Andalucian town of Lanjaron. “La Publica” is a great day out if you are around the Alpujarras towards the end of June. We can help with accommodation in Lanjaron during the busy fiesta season if you are coming out here. The Lanjaron Festival of Water [...]

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Colin the Skier

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Join Colin the skier on his first few ever days on the piste at the Sierra Nevada. From stumbling beginning to managed a black run (just) on his 4th day!

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Mountain Biking across the roof of Spain

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A classic crossing including an ascent of Veleta and Muhacen, staying in high huts and experiencing the first snows of winter!

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Warning: Smoking Can Seriously Improve Your Skiing

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A tongue in cheek look at how smoking plenty of cigarettes can relax and improve your skiing style. Filmed in Spain’s Sierra Nevada mountains.

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The violent storm of the “Gota Fria”

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In September and October here in southern Spain we get the warms air of the Sahara clashing with colder air from northern Europe. Our house is  situated just where the two air masses collide. The result can be seen in this video. Hailstones the size of golf balls. Gale force winds ripping the plants to [...]

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Club Esqui de Lanjaron

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A tongue in cheek look at beginners attempts to learn to ski at the Sierra Nevada in Spain. The learners are from the town of Lanjaron in the Alpujarras region of Andalucia.

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