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A hard days ski mountaineering on Tajos de los Machos

A hard days ski mountaineering on Tajos de los Machos

Ski mountaineering in Spain’s Sierra Nevada at times can be quite testing and committing. This route describes a long, tough day’s ascent of Tajos de los Machos that was made more difficult by the remote access and hard icy conditions.

Relaxed ski touring on the slopes of Cerrillo Redondo

Relaxed ski touring on the slopes of Cerrillo Redondo

Describes a marvellous day’s ski touring on the south side of the Sierra Nevada. Good weather, great snow conditions and best of all, no other people!

Photo of ridge from Veleta to Mulhacen from Las Alegas 28th Dec 2009

Photo of ridge from Veleta to Mulhacen from Las Alegas 28th Dec 2009

Very little rock shows through in this shot. Deep snow although high temperatures mean that snow consolidation is well underway and some very icy stretches exist.