When you buy mountain clothing, you want it to provide the necessary warmth, to dry moisture as quickly as possible and to act as an insulator. To meet these requirements, brands choose to use merino wool or synthetic fibres in the manufacture of clothing.
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The sleeping bag, whether it is made of synthetic material or feather, is a delicate item, so we must follow some guidelines to wash it properly.
Wearing a second layer garment is essential to keep the body warm in cold or winter situations. New materials have appeared on the market from the evolution of Polartec itself, as well as new garment concepts.
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The Tena Valley is one of the richest and most spectacular places in the Pyrenees area, here is a list of some ideal alternatives to enjoy in a three-day trip.
Ultralight tents are an ideal solution for keeping your backpack light and comfortable during a trekking trip; here are some tips on how to keep weight to a minimum, with the various factors you can consider to avoid carrying more weight than necessary.
Hiking and nature lovers can visit Quinto Real in three days, in the Navarre Pyrenees, to satisfy their craving for adventure. This territory located on the border with France offers majestic mountains and hiking routes that are well worth the journey.
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The Vallibierna valley is well known for its large number of lakes. Located in the Posets-Maladeta Natural Park (Huesca) Spain, it is one of the most popular areas for hiking and enjoying these water sources of indescribable beauty.
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Excursion through the Aísa mountain range, of medium difficulty and just over a thousand metres of...
For years, companies and organisations have been looking to create high-level teams or team building, with specific skills and competencies, in order to improve their processes. More and more companies around the world have seen in the "Outdoor Training" technique an effective, simple and even fun method to achieve the objective. Members of the same company, who through physical activities in the middle of nature must apply skills to solve situations that have never been encountered before, which would have an impact on better work performance.
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The Ventamillo Gorge or Congosto de Ventamillo closes the access to the Benasque valley from the south. It is a three-kilometre long gorge with impressive vertical limestone walls. It is an ideal route for hiking between the towns of El Run and Seira, and it is possible to start the route in either of them. The route goes around the gorge on both banks at a considerable height and follows a circular route with significant slopes and unbeatable views of the cliffs, the valley of the Ésera and the Maladetas massif.
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Peña Gratal is a low peak (1,567 m) which, due to its location, is a fantastic viewpoint over the Aragonese Pyrenees, as well as the Sierra de Guara and the region of La Hoya de Huesca. We suggest an ascent along its north face, starting from the Arguis reservoir and through a beautiful forest.
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The Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park offers dozens of routes. Today we propose a circular hike along the Faja de Racón (the narrow path at the foot of the vertical walls that border the Carriata and Cotatuero cirques) with a route of about 8 kilometres where you can enjoy breathtaking views.
We can say that this is a basic excursion in the Aragonese Pyrenees. We are going to tell you about two routes, the one we consider to be easier and suitable for the whole family and the other that requires a little more time and effort. Both routes start at the Sansanet car park and reach the Estanés lake.
It was declared a park in 1954 and is exactly in the centre of the island of Tenerife and includes the Teide, one of the most famous places is Las cañadas del Teide. At the mouth of the Teide volcano you can see the traces of the last eruptions in the form of black tongues of solidified lava. A striking aspect of the Teide National Park is the variety of colours, ochres and greys that paint the landscape.
Umbrellas in the mountains. We will show you the pros and cons of using them and give you some useful tips for the safe use of trekking umbrellas.
A journey through the villages of the Ordesa and Monte Perdido valley: Torla, Broto, Oto, Buesa, Sarvisé, Fiscal, Boltaña and Aínsa.
The silhouettes of the mountains are unique and remain engraved in the mountaineer's mind. Travelling across the peninsula and jumping to the islands, from the deep valleys of Ordesa and the watchtowers on its heights to the reddish slopes of Teide, we have made a selection of the most beautiful (and emblematic) mountains.
Ordesa and Monte Perdido National Park. Complete guide to visit every corner of the park and enjoy its best routes, activities and villages.
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From the plains of Larri you can enjoy breathtaking views of the Circo de Pineta, the source of the Cinca River, the Monte Perdido glacier and the Cilindro de Marboré.
Although Slackline has been around since the 80's, it is now, in the last few...
Foz de Lumbier, in the Navarrese Pyrenees: a low-difficulty hiking route in a beautiful natural setting steeped in history. All the details.
Hiking is a great way to enjoy the landscapes of the Benasque Valley. Make the most of your time in the Benasque Valley by walking along its hundreds of kilometres of routes.
The complete circuit of La Porta del Cel links the refuges of Certascan, Pinet, Vallferrera and the village of Tavascan. The route runs between the Catalan Pyrenees and the French Pyrenees and enters the Alt Pirineu Natural Park.
If you enjoy mountain climbing, here are some tips to increase your lung capacity so that you can climb safely, at a good pace and, increasingly, to greater challenges.
