The following mountain condition report was issued by the Junta de Andalucia in their Safety Campaign for the Sierra National Park mountains this winter. Information at December 29, 2011. Original information in Spanish provided by Mammut Sierra Nevada All areas Ice, snow, ice, snow and snow crust vented. Thin snow in lower elevations. Hoya de [...]
Above the town of Guejar Sierra in Granada province of Andalucia, lies an incredible vantage point with superb views south to the snow clad north faces of the Sierra Nevada, including the peaks of Mulhacen, Alcazaba and Veleta. From Granada, head east on good roads and pass by the town of Pinos Genil and on through the [...]
Mar 142011
Back in 1866, an English explorer and member of the Alpine Club of London, John Ormsby, came to visit the Sierra Nevada, the Alpujarra and my home town of Lanjarón. In March 1867 he read his report before the Alpine Club and its magazine, The Alpine Journal, was then published in full. This included a basic map, [...]
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 Christmas holiday period unsettled spell is set to continue bringing more snow above 2000m. In the past week we have seen average snowfalls of 1m, more in drifting NE and E facing slopes, less on SW windblown slopes. A harder crust has begun to form windslab. This new layer overlays a very hard icy, [...]
The Sierra Nevada makes that fantastic Christmas scene with its snow peaked mountains and its views towards the Mediterranean sea. For those wanting a Cheap Holiday in the snow without paying the prices of the Alps, the Sierra Nevada makes a great alternative. If it is “different” you are wanting, then maybe you would like to try out [...]
Loma Pelada is often traversed, especially in the summer months as a way to get from Veleta to Mulhacen. Yet the path passes between the two summit peaks and consequently they are rarely visited. This is a shame, as the more northerly summit provides outstanding views of the majestic northern faces of the Sierra Nevada. The mountain [...]
Nov 082010
Even this early in the winter season, good conditions exist in the Sierra Nevada’s Canuto de Veleta for this entertaining, classic mountaineering route. Reports suggest that the entry into the Coral from Los Posiciones is quite straightforward, with no great cornice difficulty, although one should keep vigilant as there is very steep ground below as one traverses [...]
Nov 032010
A report by James Jackson of his first crossing of the Sierra Nevada in a 5 day trek (los tres miles) starting in Lanjaron and finishing in Jerez de Marsquesado. In June 2010, James joined Spanish Highs Mountain Guides to train throughout the summer with us here in Spain’s Sierra Nevada. He has an interesting [...]
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). [...]
