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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.
Alpujarras Weather Station records for December 2009
The weather in the month has been strange for the Alpujarras. The first half of the month saw unusually warm and clear conditions. Little snow was to be found on the high peaks. In contrast the second half has seen very mixed weather with prolonged periods of cloud and rain. Indeed, some of the heaviest rain seen in these parts for many years with 49mm in one hour on 22nd December.
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.
Aerial photo shows little snow remaining on Sierra Nevada high peaks
This aerial photo taken from 20,000ft clearly shows the central highest peaks of the Sierra Nevada covering Veleta, Mulhacen, Alcazaba and Puntal de Vacares. Siete Lagunas can be seen in the left foreground. Very little snow remains.
Climbing Mulhacen in marginal conditions for Motor Neurone Disease
Katie Porter and Simon Register recently ascended Mulhacen raising funds for Motor Neurone Disease. Our guide Mike Elston, helped them to reach the summit over 2 days staying overnight at the Poquiera hut
Mulhacen climbed for Shooting Star Children's Hospice
A group of 16 EDM lawyers climbed Mulhacen yesterday raising much needed funds for the Shooting Star Childrens Hospice. Weather conditions were favourable with sun and low wind speeds at altitude.
Trekking the Tabernas Desert Badlands Movie
On our latest trek into the desert badlands around Tabernas, Almeria it rained. Typical! A good day was had by all however, and the scenery consisting of ravines, escarpments and cliffs was spectacular.
The region is famous for it’s place in movie history as the area where the spaghetti westerns were filmed. We have made a [...]
Walking across the Sierra Nevada in a day
Spain’s Sierra Nevada is a big range normally associated with multi-day trekking excursions. There are however some great day treks to be had crossing the range from north to south. The advantage of a north to south crossing is that you can take advantage of high summer access via the ski centre thus reducing greatly [...]
EDM Sierra Nevada Challenge 2009 – The Highest and the Finest
On the weekend of 19 and 20 September a group of 19 EDM lawyers from the London office will be walking in the Sierra Nevada range to raise money for the Shooting Star Children’s Hospice.
The hospice has given invaluable support to Nick and Katie Hayday and to their son Joshua over the last few months [...]
