What is an Inuksuk?

An Inuksuk is a pile of rocks in the shape of a person. Inuk means 'person' and suk means ‘substitute’ in the Inuit language. The inuksuk was used by the Inuit in Canada to show people the way, to warn people of danger ahead, as a memorial sign or as a helpful tool at the caribou hunt. The Inuksuk stands for Inuit power, leadership and motivation.

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Through our travels and expeditions, we are more than ever convinced that nature is a perfect teacher. When travelling through pristine wilderness, over high mountains or on rough seas, you immediately feel humble, a state of mind we tend to loose in this 21first high-tech century where we think we can conquer anything !

Being outdoors, you appreciate your shelter, food and water, and you appreciate more than ever true friendship. One learns when to travel and when to stay put and listen to the teachings of the weather elements. One doesn't ‘conquer’ a mountain; the mountain lets one walk on it.

Through our INUKSUK website we want to share with you our adventures and respect for mother Earth. We invite you to use your 5 senses and start to witness what nature can provide you: a never ending teaching book. Happy trails, Bert & Kiki
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Hike Sierra Nevada & ascent Mulhacén - Sept. '01 Spain PDF Print E-mail

mulhacenHiking Sierra Nevada and climbing Mulhacen was a fantastic Spanish late summer adventure. We will never forget.


After spending half an hour on the 3482 m peak, still full of joy and adrenaline we descended fast, hoping for the rewarding refreshing shower and a paella.


However, in the first pueblo we immediately saw something was wrong. 


Some strange TV images in the local pub later turned out to be “SEPTEMBER 11”.


Mulhacén is the highest mountain in continental Spain (second after Pico de Teide / Tenerife). It stands at 3482m in the Sierra Nevada.


The National Park of Sierra Nevada and reserve of the Biosphere by UNESCO has 171,643 hectares and its maximum height, the Mulhacén, is the ceiling of the Iberian Peninsula.


Mulhacén takes its name from Muley Hassan, father of Boabdil, who was buried at the foot of this impressive mountain.


From the top, you can see on a clear day Africa to the south with the shimmering Mediterranean in the fore, and in every other direction, the land dips away to reveal the marvels of the Sierra Nevada mountain range and the whole of the Province of Andalucía.

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