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Ski Mountaineering
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.
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!
Avalanche Law For Off Piste Skiers – the shape of things to come?
I found the following article at the Avalanche Center (to which Spanish Highs Mountain Guides are members). It does pose the question “Is this the shape of things to come”?
But then, how is it to be policed? Is this taking away our right to roam free at our own risk in the mountains? Like all [...]
Can you really ski in Spain's Sierra Nevada in June?
It may be a sizzling 35 deg C in Granada and you are probably within sight of the African coast, but is skiing still possible in mid-June? We headed up to the Sierra Nevada today to find out.
We have had a great snow season here in the Sierra Nevada. The best I can remember for [...]
Sierra Nevada Mountain Access Points
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). Follow [...]
Ski Company data shows great ski year for the Sierra Nevada
It has been historic season. The ski company, CETURSA has just released the data for the last winter season 2008/2009
The number of skiing days has been 148 days, with an average of 67 km of downhill runs open. A major upswing after the last two dreadful years, where the snow has been sadly lacking.
The increase [...]
Last chance for piste skiing this coming week
The Sierra Nevada ski area is open until 17th May. This means that we have just 1 weeks chance to use the lift systems before season closure. There is still plenty of good skiing available. The day pass is only 20 euros and there is hardly anybody around!
At those prices the lift systems are still [...]
Skijoring and skiing with dogs
Skijoring with our husky, Khumbu in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Also getting chased downhill by mad Leonberger, Bruno!
Skijoring and skiing with dogsby spanishhighs
New snowfall last weekend. Great alpine skiing and ski touring.
The weekend of 11th and 12th April saw up to 50cm of new snowfall in places in the Sierra Nevada. The ski centre reported 30 to 40cm. This overlays the considerable accumulations already there.
The alpine skiing is extensive still with over 55km skiable midweek for a great daypass price of only €20. The lifts do [...]
