Fifteen mushroom foragers rescued in Catalonia since season began
Most victims are older people who are familiar with the mountains but become disoriented and are unable to safely find their way back
mushroom hunting
Mushroom season in Pyrenees hit by drought
Experts hope autumn rain will encourage growth in Central Catalonia
PODCAST: Mushroom Hunting
Episode 3 sees Filling the Sink head into the woods with a wicker basket in search of mushrooms
‘When you go to the forest, nobody should notice you were there’
As the mushroom-picking season draws crowds to the Pyrenees, a mountain guide reflects on its environmental impact