Aizkorri: Idealista Best Flat Cave Trip
It began with the Ulia Hike, an official ESN event that saw over 50 participants. Coordinating such a large group with just two people was a challenge, but the smiles on everyone’s faces made it worthwhile. Hugo and I carried our oversized backpacks, a prelude to the adventure awaiting us. It became a running joke among the hikers, who speculated if we were homeless wanderers with our “homes” strapped to our backs.
Artzanburu: A Hike Full of Surprises
The day started early after a long night of partying—a less-than-ideal prelude for an intense mountain adventure. Our group gathered in Brinkola, a quaint Basque village, as the starting point. Some arrived by train from Donostia, while I drove in from my nearby town. Once assembled, we packed our backpacks, including baguettes—a humorous moment for our French companions, who were visibly pained by how we treated their sacred bread.
Jaizkibel: The Wild Coastal Hike from Pasaia to Hondarribia
This hike began like most legendary tales—slightly disorganized and fueled by questionable decision-making. While some of us opted for a sensible Saturday start, Hugo, Mathilde, Mathis, and Samuele, in their infinite wisdom, chose to kick things off Friday night, because who wouldn’t want to begin a mountain hike in the dead of night, right? They arrived in Pasaia really late, which means their hike didn’t technically begin until they managed to locate the trail, their flashlight batteries, and, you know, their collective will to live.