Spanish Highs logoOur Team of Guides

"Thanks again for a wonderful trip! Now that I'm home, back in the fray, Spain seems very far away. I have to keep looking at the pictures to remind myself of what a magical place it is. We really had a wonderful time. Thank you all so much. Hello to Jane and Mike, too. You're a great team!" Lynne Withey, Susan Crosby, Debbie Glassman, San Fransisco, USA, Alpujarra Walking June 2008

2 Legged Variety

Richard Hartley
Richard
Mike Elston
Mike
Kiersten Rowland
Kiersten
Jane Fields
Jane
Jens Foell
Jens
David Thomas
David

Richard and Jane summit Mont Blanc in 2000 whilst helping an attempt on the summit for charity.
Richard and Jane on the summit of Mont Blanc in July 2000 - helping in another successful ascent for charity.

Kiersten at the top of Kala Patar, Nepal (5643m) in 2001 in support of the 911 Firefighters
Kiersten at the top of Kala Patar, Nepal (5643m) in 2001 in support of the 911 Firefighters.

All our guides are suitably qualified for the role required. Most importantly, they have had many years experience in the Alps, greater ranges and more especially, Spain. They live and work year round in Lanjaron, so have come to know and understand the Sierra Nevada intimately in all weathers.

Owner, Richard Hartley, has been leading groups into the mountains since 1979. Here are some extracts from his log book:
Over 120 ascents of mountains over 3000m since 1979
Over 2000 quality mountains days
Over 1500 mountain ascents including Scotland and UK
22 ascents of Mont Blanc & 59 other Alpine peaks.
Patagonia Icefield Expedition leader

4 Legged Variety

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Bruno the Leonberger

"One of the safest running belays"
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Khumbu the Siberian Husky

"Training to pull skiers uphill!"
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Rocky the Labrador

"Very friendly but useless"