Testimonials and Press Articles

Selection of Comments

1. Peñon de la Mata Scrambling - 22 May 2024 by Seamus Cogan
   

   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 Granada.

   Having hiked around Ireland and scrambled Snowden we felt we were looking for a decent challenge.

   I reached out to the team at Spanish Highs and from the first email I was extremely impressed at the professionalism and acumen they showed in gauging our level and planning the perfect route.

   Our guides on the day of the climb Jens and Felipe acted as teachers, historians and photographers ensuring the climb was a fantastic experience. From the pickup in Granada to the highest point on the mountain there was chat jokes and fascinating conversations on the history of the stunning trail.

   I would recommend anyone with any interest in climbing or hiking to look this team up. You’ll be in safe hands and will truly get the full experience of trekking in Andalusia.

2. Trevenque - 21 Apr 2024 by David & Suzanne
   

   Hi Emma - a quick email to let you know we had a terrific time today and whilst Trevenque was covered in cloud - we got to the top and had lunch in the company of a cheeky Ibex. Sean is a tremendous guide and we really enjoyed his company and experience of the area. Thanks so much for making this happen.

3. Cerro del Trevenque - 21 Apr 2024 by David Hosking
   

   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 interactions were prompt and very efficient. Sean (our guide) picked us up in Granada and drove us into the Cumbres Verdes where we spent a day hiking up to the peak of Cerro del Trevenque and back.

   We saw several Iberian Ibex including one with large antlers and a number of wild birds including a massive Griffin vulture. Sean was extremely knowledgeable about all of the flora and fauna and guided us around a loop that was challenging but never out of our comfort zone. A great day out - thanks Sean and Emma!

4. Self Guided - 10 Jan 2024 by Ivar & Thijs
   

   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 then earlier). We decided to go up from capileira up to hueya del portillo by foot - to mulhacen - down to the campinuela Refugio. We started very early around 4 am and made an assessment that the wind was within reasonable speeds and we were able to summit at about 2 pm!

   On the east face near alcazaba on the way down was alot of ice and firm snow making the normal path nearly untraceable wich made the descent a bit more difficult then we expected. The Refugio was very nice and kept us nice and cozy definetly recommend that as an option for people :). We then went down the next day in quiete bad weather back to trevelez but it was quite manageable.

   I want to thank you for all the help and aid for our trip and your advice was really helpfull for us and it would not have been possible without it! We are now heading back to the netherlands.

5. Three Peaks Challenge - 16 Sep 2023 by Matt Heywood
   

   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 effortlessly to resolve this by finding us another mountain close by to climb, we climbed Pico De Loma Pelada at 3183m.

   Its not the 3369m of Alcazaba but we won't split hairs over 200 odd meters. It's been hot, cold, hard of breath, emotional and rewarding all roled into one, but today we stand victorious of 3 Spanish mountains above 3000m.

   Thank you everyone for the messages of support this morning, I had loads flooding in prior to my signal dropping out on route, the love has continued on my return to civilisation. We've all had a great response re donations, we are so thankful to you all. If anyone still wants to help us hit our ambitious, but looking possible goal, see the link below. Off for food and a drink. X

6. Mulhacen and Alpujarras walking - 20 Jun 2023 by Valerie O'Malley
   

   Fantastic and memorable bespoke itinerary put together for us with professional, friendly and knowledgeable guides. Had a great experience.

7. Alpine Introduction Dec 21 - 23 Dec 2021 by Ryan Thomas
   

   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.

8. Self Guided Support - 21 Oct 2021 by Sam Briels
   

   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 you guys. Also, I normally don’t do this but I added a review to google which I hope will help you guys in the future.

9. Cortijo Hornillo - 21 Oct 2021 by laura Hill
   

   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.

10. Supporting Kenton Cool Visit October 2021 - 21 Oct 2021 by Kenton Cool
    

    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. The Sierra Nevada, how beautiful is that, it has a stark beauty to it. A lot of the guides that I work alongside in Europe have talked about the Sierra Nevada, looks really wild and remote, and it is. Good weather this time of year, generally, it's just had it's first dusting of snow and it ticked all the boxes, relatively easy to get to, covid friendly, and I will certainly be coming back, for sure. It's a really interesting, none aggressive, in terms of the hills are quite rolling but there's some fantastic ridge lines, scrambling with abseils and easy grade climbing, great food, great coffee and great climate. Yeah definitely be going back, it's a beautiful place."

    PODCAST Cool Conversations with Kenton Cool. Episode 60 Coolaboration - Let My 'Listeners' Go Surfing

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Press Cuttings

1. Times Travel Article July 2020 Chris Stewart - 28 Jul 2019
   Times Article dated 25th July 2020 describing one of Chris Stewarts Walking Over Lemons hiking tours with us.

2. Hellehollis Best Hiking Trails In The Sierra Nevada - 15 Jul 2019
   Helle Hollis produced an interesting blog entitled - The best hiking trails in the Sierra Nevada

3. TGO Magazine Spring 2019 - 22 Jun 2019
   The Great Outdoors magazine - Trekking the peaks of the Sierra Nevada

4. Mountain Pro Magazine - October 2016 - 11 Oct 2016
   Mountain Pro Magazine write up on Spanish Highs by David Lintern

5. Great Outdoors Magazine November 2016 - 27 Jul 2016
   Article about the Sierra Nevada in Great Outdoors Magazine November 2016

6. Richard Hartley in Kamchartka in Lifesystems Advert - 01 Mar 2016
   A photo of Spanish Highs owner, Richard Hartley appeared in a recent advertisement for Lifesystems

7. Gibraltar-Based Weather4Mountain Provides Crucial Support To Climbers - 20 Aug 2015
   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

8. Premaqueta th25 Ecoturismo en Andalucía (Jan 2015) - 20 Jan 2015
   A photo of ours was published in the magazine "Premaqueta th25 Ecoturismo en Andalucía"

9. Mountain Adventures Overseas Magazine (Jan 2015) - 20 Jan 2015
   Trail Magazine wrote a revised article about a trip here

10. Ski Kamchatka Sidetracked Magazine - report from Julia Pickering - 28 Aug 2014
    photos of Spanish Highs owner Richard Hartley skiing through the lunar landscapes of the incredible Kluchevskoy Sopka volcano

11. Newspaper article and radio interview about Chris Stewart's walk - 04 Jun 2014
    Newspaper article in "Sur in English" about Chris Stewarts Integral de los Tres Miles" walk

12. Berghaus Winter Extreme Catalog Jan 2014 - 16 Jan 2014
    Spanish Highs very own Kiersten Rowland appearing in the latest Berghaus Extreme Clothing Catalog

13. Berghaus Homepage Photos - 16 Oct 2013
    Both Richard Hartley and Kiersten Rowland appearing on the Berghhaus homepage

14. Living Spain Magazine Autumn 2013 - 16 Sep 2013
    Richard Hartleys time is spent exploring the peaks of the Sierra Nevada

15. Trail Magazine article July 2013 - 16 May 2013
    Spanish Highs entertained Oli Reed and Ben Weeks from best selling UK outdoor magazine, Trail.

16. Ideal newspaper article about refuge restoration in the Sierra Nevada - 16 May 2013
    Richard Hartley mentioned in spanish newspaper article about the origins of the Accion Sierra Nevada initiative

17. Spanish Highs join Berghaus sponsored team in Kamchatka - 16 Apr 2013
    Richard Hartley and Kiersten Rowland of Spanish Highs Mountain Guides were invited to join a Berghaus sponsored team

18. Sunday Times Travel Article December 2012 - 16 Dec 2012
    Spanish Highs feature in this article in the Sunday Times

19. BMI Baby article - Best Alternatives to Skiing - 16 Apr 2010
    Outdoor pursuits company Spanish Highs can even organise thrilling Siberian Husky-led treks

20. Spanish Highs Leonberger dog, Bruno, appears on BBC2 - 16 Nov 2009
    Our Leonberger, Bruno, got his moment of fame this morning, 14th November 2009, appearing in the BBC2 childrens programme Gimme a Break

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