The Calahorra City Council has partnered with the Calahorra Mountain Club to organise the Mountain and Adventure Days, which will commence on 23 November with a conference on the traverse of three Alpine refuges, presented by Carlos Antoñanzas, Antonio Bereain, José Luis Hernández, and Jesús Gutiérrez.
On 24 November, Navarre speleo-diver Eliseo Belzunce will share his experience exploring the Pozo Azul, located in the Burgos municipality of Covanera. This underwater cave is the longest explored in the world, featuring nearly 14 kilometres of flooded galleries and depths of up to 20 metres.
On 25 November, Ruth Fornós and Uxue Loizu, members of the Spanish Women's Mountaineering Team from the Spanish Federation of Mountain Sports and Climbing (FEDME), will discuss their expedition to Greenland and the challenges they faced.
Climber and mountaineer Ekaitz Maiz will deliver a talk on 26 November about his journey to Amaiur, which he undertook in 2023 alongside Joseba Iztueta. They reached an unexplored summit in the Ladakh valley, which they named Amaiur.
The series of talks will conclude on 27 November with Maite Arboniés, a professional guide and trainer for rescue teams, who will recount her adventures around the globe and share stories of women's perseverance in these sports.
All talks are scheduled for 19:30 at the Caja Rioja Foundation Cultural Centre, except for the event on 25 November, which will take place at the Marco Fabio Quintiliano National Parador. The events are open to the public.
As part of the Mountain and Adventure Days, the Mountain Club has also organised a dinner on 27 November at a local restaurant and a hike to Pico San Donato from Unanu on 29 November. This year marks the 40th edition of the event.
“Over the years, this event has established itself as one of the most recognised sporting activities in the city. Year after year, it brings together prominent figures from mountaineering and adventure, engaging thousands of people with their experiences and expeditions, and becoming a reference point for mountain and adventure enthusiasts,” stated David Antoñanzas, the city’s Sports Councillor.
