Climbing above the clouds

The "Killer Hike" - Part 2

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June 6th 2015
After a pretty rough night in a room with 10 people and a couple of extra-loud snorers, I set off from Orisson in a misty rain and fog. This was actually brilliant as a) it was cool and b) you couldn't see much of the climb ahead until you were right into it : ). Once again, the climbing was slow and difficult, but the views were incredible! There were two "cols" on this hike (" the lowest point o ... read more

Europe » Spain » Basque Country

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Spain's powerful world empire of the 16th and 17th centuries ultimately yielded command of the seas to England. Subsequent failure to embrace the mercantile and industrial revolutions caused the country to fall behind Britain, France, and Germany in ... ... read more