For Snowboarders, now there is a great way to enjoy backcountry touring in the winter mountains! In the Sierra Nevada we have an ideal area to split-board. With no glaciers to worry about, good snowsure conditions, and great weather from December to May, the Sierra Nevada is one of Europe’s best areas to learn the [...]
The week before had been warm. Granada basking in 30 degree heat. The snow had retreated uphill. We aimed to start low at 1800m but would we still find good ski touring on the southern slopes of the Sierra Nevada mountains? We enjoy Cerrillo Redondo and Tajos de los Machos. They form our “back garden! [...]
An exclusive glimpse at the new ski touring range from La Sportiva. including boots, skis skins and bindings, that will be stores and available for next winter 2011/1012. I have been using La Sportiva mountaineering boots now for the last 20 years. It comes as no surprise then that I am really looking forward to [...]
What is it like to ski down Mulhacen, the highest mountain in Spain? Report, photos and video from our guide, Jens Foell and clients, who found out recently after a frustrating few days weather led eventually to a marvelous descent in perfect powder snow conditions. Continues Jens…………… You might feel frustrated when you come on a ski [...]
Feb 152011
The forecast wasnt good which is why we had large smiles when we arrived at the Hoya de la Mora to find perfect weather and snow conditions. Sure, the winds were high, but the sun and gleaming white snows more than compensated. We skinned up past the Virgen de las Nieves and up keeping as [...]
The Sierra Nevada makes a wonderful winter holiday destination. Most people though are only aware of the downhill skiing opportunities, based at Pradollano on the northern slopes of the range above Granada. However, during the winter months from December to May when snow is in abundance there are many more ways for you to enjoy [...]
The piste basher machines at the Sierra Nevada ski resort do a great job. As an aid to security when working on steep slopes they anchor the pistebasher to fixed belay points via a steel cable. This can provide a danger to mountaineers and ski tourers passing through the pisted areas. Even when you see [...]
Nov 102010
The three off-piste skiers who triggered an avalanche in the Swiss Valais region last December have just been indicted for obstructing public traffic through negligence. If they are convicted it could lead to an outright ban on the practice of off-piste skiing near to ski pistes. On December 27, 2009, the three ski mountaineers in [...]
Jun 282010
Access Locations: (1) Hoya de la Mora (2500m). Follow the ski road from Granada to the ski town. Follow the signs left for œVeleta above the town and reach a car park at the road end. Good quick access for Veleta, Los Machos and Catujo sectors. Cariguela hut is 3hrs from here. (2) Cortijuela (1700m). [...]
Yes the bad weather has returned, just as we were getting used to the normal winter conditions of sun and snow. There is fresh snow above 2700m and the moderate falls will continue for the next few days. Good news for all Sierra Nevada mountain enthusiasts. We had been enjoying perfect neve in the early [...]
