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Mountain Activities
‘We are all born, we all die, it’s what you do in between that counts’
Recollections of a hard trek to and from the Poqueira hut in Spain’s Sierra Nevada mountains. Difficult snow conditions and at times blizzard conditions made it an epic and at times very testing journey.
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.
Mountaineering north side of Veleta, Sierra Nevada video
If you ever needed convincing of the winter mountaineering potential here in Spain’s Sierra Nevada, then you should take a look at this atmospheric video.
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
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!
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.
Walking and Scrambling in the Tramuntana mountains, Mallorca
The Tramuntana mountains of Mallorca are an ideal walking and scrambling destination for those mountain lovers wanting wild mountain scenery, dramatic views and adventurous challenges.
Alpine adventures with some of our past clients
Neil Wilson, who completed an alpine introduction course with ourselves here in the Sierra Nevada, has sent us these photos from his alpine trip in 2009. Great achievement and photos!
An uneventful day walking up the Cerro de Caballo
Yesterday’s walk up one of our favourite Sierra Nevada mountains, the Cerro de Caballo (3009m) turned out to be the least eventful. The summit was more reminiscent of Scafell Pike on a bad day than the Sierra Nevada. But we had a good day nevertheless!
Paying for rescue in the Sierra Nevada in cases of negligence
Rescued trekkers and climbers are to be charged the cost of recovery if they are found to have acted in what is deemed to be an unreasonable or negligent way, say the spanish government. This is to be implemented from the beginning of October 2009.
According to the government………” they advise you to check the weather, [...]
