Tomorrow (Fri the 3rd) we’ll be doing a live Q&A about the GR11 thru-hike- youtu.be/1RyJasR3AF0
Join host and soon-to-be GR hiker Jorditoms, hiker/biker Al Simo, and me to hear about our experiences, struggles, and advice on tackling this long-distance footpath across the Pyrenees Mountains. 9:00PM Barcelona time 😉
Join us live as we follow two friends on their journey along the GR11, one of the most challenging and beautiful trekking routes in the Pyrenees. Watch as th...
Here I walked from Estany Gran (by Refugi d’Anglios), up to Collada de los Ibones (2521m), then past Refugi de Cap de Llauset (mountain lodging) and on to more spectacular mountains and mountain lakes. Music: “Gimme Love” by D Jay Koi
Here I walked from Lac de Mar on the HRP, camped by Lac Tort de Rius, then joined back up with the GR11 and walked down to Refugi de Conangles, then camped by Estany de Anglios. (All in Spain).
Here I walked from Estanh Long de Colomers, followed the GR11 trail to Lac Deth, where I swam, camped, and made a satay chicken taco 😄 On day 31 I walked to Lake Restanca and then onto the HRP to Lac de Mar.
Very impressive lakes in this part of the Spanish Pyrenees! I loved them!
This video series is about that time I decided to walk from the Mediterranean Sea to the Atlantic Ocean via the entire length of the Pyrenees Mountains in Spain and Andorra.
My thru-hike Day 25-27- videos.trom.tf/w/3WjVNkM9HmYvG… Here I walked from Tavascan (Spain) to Lake Maurici, passing by a few small villages and finding camping wherever possible. I also learned a lesson here: never put your bag on the ground in these small villages- as there are plenty of dogs there!
Its interesting to see all the things you have to worry about when camping. Will there be enough water for the day? Where's the next source of fresh water? How's the weather? Am I on the right track? Do I have enough food? Is my backpack too heavy? Is there gonna be a storm? Will my tent hold up in the storm? Are these horses gonna steal my food? Will dogs piss on my backpack? 😄
Damn there's a lot of things we take for granted when we stay at the comfort of our homes.
Here I walked from the Baiau Refuge, turned off of the GR11 to trek the HRP (Haute Route Pyrenees) and slept in Refugi de Baborte (also called Refugi del Cinquantenari). Then I took another variation and followed a trail called “La Porta del Cel” to get back to the GR11 at a little village called Tavascan.
haha no I don't think many people would bring their dogs to do the entire GR11, it would be really difficult for the dog, but people can do bits and pieces of it (like for just a few days) with their dog, I've seen that a bunch
Day 22 of my thru-hike across the Pyrenees Mountains! Here I walked from Andorra to Spain and stayed in Refugi Baiau “Josep Maria Montfort”- an awesome free refuge (mountain hut/ shelter) by a gorgeous mountain lake.
I went off the main GR11 trail (onto the GR11.1 variant) to save myself from walking/camping in the rain. I slept in Refuge Pla de l'Estany (a free mountain hut), then walked to Estany Forcat (a beautiful mountain lake) in the Pyrenees Mountains on the border of Spain and Andorra.
I went off the main GR11 trail (onto the GR11.1 variant) to save myself from walking/camping in the rain. I slept in Refuge Pla de l'Estany (a free mountain hut), then walked to Estany Forcat (a beautiful mountain lake) in the Pyrenees Mountains on the border of Spain and Andorra.
haha I think I also spent a lot of time looking at the views, and moved very slowly because of that :D Yeah I hope no one got hurt too, that storm really came out of nowhere
Somewhere around here I had to raise my daily budget from 3 euros to 5. There was just no way I could get up those mountains without donuts and chorizo! :D My blisters were also killing me! And many horses wanted to eat my food! :D
Yes, somewhere around here I had to raise my daily budget from 3 euros to 5. There was just no way I could get up those mountains without donuts and chorizo! 😄 My blisters were also killing me! And many horses wanted to eat my food! 😄 Here I walked f…
videos.trom.tf/w/r5o6YJvPSCbaP… Days 14 & 15 of my thru-hike across the Pyrenees (Spain). Here I walked from Queralbs to Puigcerdà. At one point I lost the trail and had to bushwhack through stinging nettle.
Days 14 & 15 of my thru-hike across the Pyrenees (Spain). Here I walked from Queralbs to Puigcerdà. At one point I lost the trail and had to bushwhack through stinging nettle.
Day 11 of my thru-hike across the Pyrenees (Spain). Here I walked from Mollo to Setcases, struggling up the hills and battling with my blisters and busy mind 😄
Days 9 & 10 on the GR11 trek, ultraheavy style. Here I walked from the Bassegoda Refuge to a river close to Mollo. It was very hot and I experienced all kinds of pain!
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Basically I need to take what is in this photo (except those galaxies):
With all of the shoeboxes full of HDDs and cables:
I had a nice rest day at Refuge Forn de Calç (a bit early for a rest day- I know, but it was 33 degrees outside!). On day 6 I walked to La Jonquera (which was very disappointing) and on to some random shelter in the forest.
Day 5 & 6 on the GR11. I had a nice rest day at Refuge Forn de Calç (a bit early for a rest day- I know, but it was 33 degrees outside!). On day 6 I walked to La Jonquera (which was very disappointing) and on to some random shelter in the forest.
On my third night on the GR11, I had another terrifying encounter with wild boars. Then I spent my fourth day on the trail struggling with heat and water problems.
Here I walked from the Sant Quirze de Colera Monastery to the Forn de Calç refuge (which is a free shelter for hikers and bikers).
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