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Latest mountain conditions 19th Feb 2009

Posted by admin - February 19, 2009 - Mountain condition reports, Mulhacen
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Road to Cebedilla power station from Capileira has now been plowed but has some icy patches. 4wd advised.

Poqueira Gorge still has large amounts of snow that may necessitate snowshoes later in the afternoons. Apart from that an icy track can be expected in the mornings.

West flank of Mulhacen is very icy. In fact our guides reported today that rocks can be seen some half a metre down through the water ice. Great care should be taken here and the Poqueira Hut staff are warning mountaineers to stay clear of the west flank. We saw 2 people in trouble on it yesterday and took over 2 hours to get half way up the face before retreating.

Puntal de la Caldera is in great nick and a much better alternative. East ridge to summit and back down the south face to the refugio de la Caldera. Steep and icy in places, some care required.

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