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Mulhacen
8 Backcountry ski descents from the peak of Mulhacen, Sierra Nevada
Mulhacen at 3482m is a magnificent ski touring peak in good snow conditions. But, what descents are available and which are the best for backcountry skiing enthusiasts? This article gives our views and opinions gathered from many years of skiing over this lofty spanish summit.
Not much snow but great ice climbing north side of Mulhacen
Great video taken by spanish climbers on the Chorreras de la Mosca below the Laguna de la Mosca, north side of Mulhacen. Shows the potential on the north side for ice climbing. long approach and bivvy required at Cueva Secreta.
Aerial photo shows little snow remaining on Sierra Nevada high peaks
This aerial photo taken from 20,000ft clearly shows the central highest peaks of the Sierra Nevada covering Veleta, Mulhacen, Alcazaba and Puntal de Vacares. Siete Lagunas can be seen in the left foreground. Very little snow remains.
Climbing Mulhacen in marginal conditions for Motor Neurone Disease
Katie Porter and Simon Register recently ascended Mulhacen raising funds for Motor Neurone Disease. Our guide Mike Elston, helped them to reach the summit over 2 days staying overnight at the Poquiera hut
Mulhacen climbed for Shooting Star Children's Hospice
A group of 16 EDM lawyers climbed Mulhacen yesterday raising much needed funds for the Shooting Star Childrens Hospice. Weather conditions were favourable with sun and low wind speeds at altitude.
EDM Sierra Nevada Challenge 2009 – The Highest and the Finest
On the weekend of 19 and 20 September a group of 19 EDM lawyers from the London office will be walking in the Sierra Nevada range to raise money for the Shooting Star Children’s Hospice.
The hospice has given invaluable support to Nick and Katie Hayday and to their son Joshua over the last few months [...]
Video of 6 day trek over the Sierra Nevada main ridge
This group completed “Los Tres Miles” and then decided to walk some more! They walked from Lanjaron in the Alpujarras to the Purta de la Ragua, near La Calahorra (Guadix) in 6 days covering all the major 3000m peaks in the range (27!).
Along the way they slid down snow slopes into icy mountain lakes, completed [...]
Chiz Dakin reports on her 3000m peak traverse of the Sierra Nevada
The following detailed report is by Chiz Dakin of Peak Images. She joined us on one of our 5 day Los Tres Miles, 3000m peak traverses, in the Sierra Nevada. It provided interesting reading and a good summary of this adventurous trek for those interested in following in her footsteps.
Chiz Dakin is an award-winning professional [...]
Trekking the 3000m peaks of the Spain's Sierra Nevada
The following trip report was sent in by Volker Krenz after a 4 day trek in the Sierra Nevada covering “Los Tres Miles”. This is a wonderful high altitude trek covering the major 3000m peaks in the range. We supported him in his self guided trek by dropping him off at high trailheads above Lanjaron.
Have [...]
Mulhacen Summit Weather Forecasts
Meteo Exploration have for some time been a favourite weather resource of ours. Last winter in the Sierra Nevada we gained confidence in their forecasting abilities when they accurately predicted incoming fronts and wind speeds, all useful information in the depths of a high altitude winter.
Spanish Highs Mountain Guides Mountain Weather
They have recently updated their [...]
