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The unprecedented dangers in the Sierra Nevada mountains this winter

The unprecedented dangers in the Sierra Nevada mountains this winter

The tragic freak death of an experienced, much loved 58 year old mountain guide from Granada, has demonstrated the unprecedented perils of this winter season in Spain’s Sierra Nevada. Heavy rain and gale force winds have brought a series of blizzard conditions to the high mountains since mid-December. What are the dangers and how do we deal with them?

Snowboarder gets stuck overnight on chairlift and burns his money to attract attention

Snowboarder gets stuck overnight on chairlift and burns his money to attract attention

A German snowboarder had to literally burn the money in his pocket, because he had fallen on a chair lift that had stopped leaving him high and dry. He did not have a mobile phone to call for help. The height of the chair was considerable and he feared he would break his legs if he jumped. It is estimated that he burned about 110 euros.

Mountaineers rescued after falling on Tajos de la Virgen ridge

Two mountaineers from Alicante area had to be rescued from the Tajos de la Virgen ridge in the Sierra Nevada last weekend after falling. Both were injured and unable to move. The Guardia Civil rescue services, helped by staff from Cetursa, the ski lift operators, evacuated the injured to hospital in Granada.

Portugese alpinist climbing with us in the Sierra Nevada

Portugese alpinist climbing with us in the Sierra Nevada

A Portugese alpinist, Luis Nadkarni, is joining Spanish Highs Mountain Guides in January to enjoy the delights of winter mountaineering in the Sierra Nevada.