Delving into the true essence of the people who are born, live and work in the mountains.
Category: Mountaineering
The Mountains Are Calling…
Two weeks work in the Pyrenees is just too perfect. Working with Collett’s Mountain Holidays is such a highlight, allowing us to be in great places and meet such interesting people. We had a magnificent time with fabulous friends and guests, excellent walks and brilliant weather. Panticosa is always a delight to return to and…
Snowy Scenes And Perfect Peñas In The Pyrenees
“Mountains are not stadiums where I satisfy my ambition to achieve, they are the cathedrals where I practice my religion.” – Anatoli Boukreev A week or so after the training was completed in the Picos De Europa, the Collett’s team for the Pyrenees arrived into Panticosa to begin their training period. In an area that…
Pristine Peaks in the Picos De Europa
Last month’s unexpected and awesome jaunt in the Dolomites has been closely followed by the training of the new Collett‘s staff in their two Spanish resorts; the Picos De Europa and the Pyrenees. First up was the Picos. A bit of an unsung hero in the mountain world- probably due to its lack of skiing…
Delightful Days in the Dolomites
After feeling pretty cold and damp in the caravan, it took us a mere nano-second to jump at the opportunity to do some cover work with, what feels like our old family, Collett’s Mountain Holidays in the Italian Dolomites. Not that we are particularly keen for injuries during the winter season, I know how disappointing this…
And The Fleas That Tease In The High Pyrenees
Thanks for the great title Clare! And Hilaire Belloc of course… Right lucky beans we are to have been invited back to work in the Pyrenees for a couple of weeks with our old company Collett’s Mountain Holidays. We were lucky enough to spend an entire summer living and working in Panticosa and the surrounding…
