Danish climber David Elm and myself have just returned from an adventurous and unusual winter trip. Things conspired against us from the start. A red wine or two more than we should have the night before, a late start and adverse weather. We parked the car above Capileira and made our way up the Poqueira [...]
Read More el pulpito, Mountaineering, rio seco, terrazes azulesThis has for many years been a favourite mountain ascent of ours. Situated in the glorious Cumbres Verdes south east of Granada it is a shapely mountain with the best summit in the Sierra Nevada. In summer the west ridge provides an easy scramble to Trevenque’s 2079m sharp summit and is the best line [...]
Read More Mountaineering, trevenqueJust had a 2 day exploratory trip to investigate the winter climbing potential that exists on the Cerro de Caballo peak above Lanjaron in Spain’s Sierra Nevada. The crags and gullies are found at an altitude of 2800+ on the NE and E faces of the summit cone. We parked the car at the Ventura [...]
Read More caballo, climb, MountaineeringSpanish Highs Mountain Guides have been running mountaineering and winter skills and alpine courses now in the Sierra Nevada for over 6 years. These highly popular courses have introduced hundreds to the joys of winter mountaineering. The basic course is a great introduction for those seeking use of axe, crampons, ropes etc. For people aspiring [...]
Read More MountaineeringThe best climber in the world is the one who's having the most fun Alex Lowe To qualify for mountain rescue work, you have to pass our test. The doctor holds a flashlight to your ear. If he can see light coming out the other one, you qualify Willy Pfisterer The mountains will always be [...]
Read More famous, funny, humorous, Misc, Mountaineering, quotesThe remaining Alpine and winter skills courses will finish mid-May this year. If you are interested in joining us the last course will run 14th to 18th May.
Read More course, granada, Mountaineering, Sierra Nevada, spain, winter skillsThe recent heavy rain and high temps has washed out snow cover below 2700m. Above 3000m there has been some significant falls of wet snow. Yesterday and overnight the freezing levels dropped considerably so that there is now extensive icing. Further low temps today and tomorrow should help consolidation. Ski touring – still poor. Best [...]
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