At the end of March we ran a climbing trip for a small group to check out some of the crags in the area around our place (Trailbase Lodge) in Sierra Nevada, Spain. No time was wasted as on route from Malaga airport we made a quick stop to the crags above the town of Loja to stretch the legs and get our first touch of rock. After transferring back to the lodge we decided the next day to check out the Orgiva crags (above) which are a short drive down the valley. It's beautiful little gorge like area which makes for a fantastic little crag with a pretty good range of grades.
Then in the afternoon we headed to the crags above Capileira, another good little crag with a stunning backdrop of the snow capped high Sierras.
After an evening of beer, pasta, and a sunset excursion to the fire lookout above our lodge to try and spot some wild boar we headed to Diezma the next day where we found more great routes. After starting climbing in glorious sunshine we watched in awe as a storm moved up the valley finally engulfing us and bringing the days proceedings to an atmospheric end.
So with that comforting sleepy but hugely satisfied feeling that comes from spending days out in the mountains we headed back to the lodge to refuel on the dependable mix of good food, good beer, and some dvd's.
Wanting to squeeze every last drop of enjoyment out of the trip we made one last 'crag attack' on our way back to Malaga airport by stopping at Alfacar just outside Granada. Once more a great spot with loads of lines to choose from and lot's more sunshine.
So with another successful trip in the bag everyone headed home with big grins and sore fingers.
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