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 [...]

 

Recent rain and refreeze has brought very icy conditions to the Sierra Nevada above 2500m. At the Hoya de la Mora car park is a layer of transparent ice, not thick but mixed with stones. A fall down some of the steeper slopes into the barranco de San Juan could be disastrous. In some areas the wind [...]

 

The Sierra Nevada still has some old snow remaining, unusual for this time of year. Particularly affected is the section SE and below the col de Cariguela and the traverse to Paso de los Machos. By the time you reach Loma Pelada little remains. Also the north side of the Tajos de la Virgen ridge [...]

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