martes, 27 de agosto de 2013

CLIMBING PEÑON DE IFACH

COSTA BLANCA

L-1: 6a+
L-2:6b
L-3:6a
L-4:6b+
L-5:6b+
L-6:6c+

Peñon de Ifach is by far one of the most beautiful crags in Spain. Everything is about finding yourself climbing 335m over the sea in a high quality rock that let you to enjoy every single movement. Depending on the route protection can make you freak out so just make sure the route chosen isn´t it over-expose and check  if any extra gear such as Friends or stoppers are needed before climbing. Remember that water can be as important as your Harness in this wall. Highly recommended start climbing at the break of day. 






One more time, My older brother and I setted off to Alicante looking for a new adventure. As usual, we decided the destination ones we were on the road. " what do you feel like? Riglos? ohh noo, It might be cold...What about Cuenca? really?what about something taller and bigger? Ok, Peñon de ifach...here we go!










That what I was talking about, Keep in mind that humity can rust the protection so you better be aware that good looking protection will be only found in the sport routes. Obviously any of them are gonna fail but your mind could play you if you are not ready for it. 







One of the advantage of climbing over here is that as soon as you get higher the views are better and better. Trust me if I tell you that once you are up there every single movement must be thought for a while not only because of the difficulty but also for the space. 








My brother Borja went though this part of the route in his particular way.







 

Nearly summit.



TOP







jueves, 22 de agosto de 2013

SOUTH NEW ZEALAND IN 10 DAYS




 Flag of New Zealand



- ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK -


I have no words to describe such a great time we had in this Natioanl Park. Kayaking from one island to the next one as if there were no tomorrow, eager to jump off the Kayac and explore the wildness and unbeatable scenary of the North part of the South Island.


Love this pick.






-NELSON LAKES NATIONAL PARK-


The early bird catches the worm, this saying was really usefull in our trip. We lived these pretty long days from dawn to dusk visiting as much as posible. The first day we made it until this massive lake called Nelson that we found in our way the glaciars.





-FOX GLACIER & FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER-





- LAKE MOPOURICA -


Mistic, isn´t it? It seems that a huge monster is gonna jump out the water and attack you at any moment. We went blank...





- LAKE PARINGA -







-TASMAN SEA & BRUCE BAY-


Forest, long stone beaches and mountains can be found in this sea as if there were a scenary made to please your eyes. Just the sound of the sea was heard for a while is this special place. 








- BOUNDARY CREEK VIEWS -

Climbing up this mountain wasn´t easy at all if we keep in mind that we were 3 spanish guys in an unknown terrein without the right gear and having slept like...4 hours? We had to celebrate it. hehe.




- BEST CITY EVER: WANAKA -










- QUEENSTOWN -

Traveling is about sharing. Well done my friends. 





-MILFORD SOUND -









-DUNEDIN-


I did fall in love with this city at first sight. Dunedin is known as the little Edinburg and I did enjoy this city that much that now Edinburg is in my bucket list. I wont forget the Cadbury chocolate factory and this huge cathedral turns into a pretty cool disco in the heart of the town. 









SOUTH NEW ZEALAND IN 10 DAYS:

ROUTE:  

-CHRISCHUCH
-ABEL TASMAN NATIONAL PARK
-NELSON LAKES
-FOX & FRANZ JOSEF GLACIER
-LAKE MAPOURICA
-LAKE PARINGA
-TASMAN SEA
-BRUCE BAY
-FANTAL FALLS
-BLUE POOLS
-BOUNDARY CREEK
-WANAKA
-QUEENSTOWN
-MILFORD SOUND
-DUNEDIN
-HAMMER SPRINGS

THINGS TO DO:

-Rent a car
-Go skiing
-Bunging
-Rent a bike in a National park.
-Walk around Boundary Creek
-Have a look at The Lord of the Ring Fields
-Lake Tekapo
-Rent a kayac at the north.
-See the penguins
-Spend 2,3 days in Queenstown.
-Step in the glaciars ( even though its necesary to rent a pair of crampons)
-Have a swim in the freeze water
-Visit the chocolete factory "Cadbury".
-Read about the Erathquake that took part in Chrischurch (2011)
-Have a peek at the curious museum between Queenstown and Dunedin. Totally worth it. 
-If you are brave enough, Rent a bike and do the full around . 
-Check the weather. It´s really variable. 

USUFUL INFORMATION:

Budged: High
Sovereign: Queen Elizabeth II
Governor-general: Sir Jerry Mateparae
Land area: 268680 km2
Population: 4.252.500
Largest cities: Auckland, Chrischurch
Currency: New Zealand dollar






martes, 20 de agosto de 2013

IRLAND AT A GLANCE


IRLAND: WHAT YOU CANT MISS



CLIFFS OF MOHER



Whithout no shadow of doubt, The Cliff of Moher which are located to the north of Galway are one of the most vertical and impressive spots in Irland. 


Keeping in mind that they are 1,5 h away from Galway I strongly recommend you dont miss the bus back to the city, otherwise you´ll be oblige to hichhicking and have a lot of fun with a weird bus full of Ucranians that cant speak and English word.



KILLARNEY NATIONAL PARK


If you have the chance just rent a bike and get lost in this magic National Park. There are different tracks depending on your level from 40min walks to 4 hours steep walks with amazing views.  








GLENDALOUGH

Where the old monks used to live. Beyond doubt this place was choosen not only because the quietness but also for one of the deepest and more extensive lake in Irland and their surroundings. Life wildness and spirituality can easily be enjoyed in this natural reserve. NOTE: Swimming is not allow, jejeje.   




Going for the 2 hours track around the Lake and it´s mountais is hight recommended. Don´t be lazy.




AROUND GALWAY


Connemara is packed with charming towns where taste the irish tea and chat with the locals can be enjoyable. Unbeliebable beaches can be found in the surroundings.





IT IS ALSO WORTH HAVING A LOOK AT:

-CORK
-DINGLE
-CONNEMARA NATIONAL PARK
-HOWTH

THINGS TO DO:

-Drink a Guinnes
-Enjoy music on life
-Go to Temple bar
-Feel the different accents around Irland
-Wander in Trinity college and surroundings.
-Try to find a Festival ( there are a bunch of them)
-Bring your rollersblade to visit the towns in a heart beat

USEFUL INFORMATION:

-Surface:84.421 km2
-Population: 4.5 millions
-Weather: You´d better bring your unbrella.
-Currecy: €


http://www.discoverireland.ie/

Transport:

http://transportforireland.ie/

Irish Famine:

http://www.historylearningsite.co.uk/ireland_great_famine_of_1845.htm