these landscapes have been damaged far more by human activity than by wildlife — from 4x4 bush hoons tearing up fragile tracks, to ski resorts carved into alpine zones, mountain‑bike parks pushing deeper into conservation areas, campers leaving long‑term impact sites, and hydro power projects reshaping entire catchments.

I was hoping to get to the village of Santiago Pontones by nightfall, I left the refugio at half nine, a lot later than I’d planned. By now

I’d ride Bay down the rambla, flat-chat, whizzing through the stream crossings, getting a little wet in the process. It was downhill all the

Walking down the rambla, with the stream, the varied flora and fauna and rugged mountains either side, was always interesting, I never grew

The annual Formula One shutdown is a two-week closure for all teams, where no work, regarding the cars, can be carried out. Currently I’m on