Join us on one of our winter skills mountaineering courses in the high, snow sure Sierra Nevada mountains of Spain. Learn ice axe, crampon, winter belaying and alpine skills in a superb mountain environment. We have been running these winter skills mountaineering courses here in Spain for over 12 years. In that time we have [...]
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The first half of winter brings with it mainly difficult mountains conditions. High winds, low temperatures and deep snows become the norm. In 2010 we didn’t manage to ascend Mulhacen until late February, such was the ferocity and consistency of the bad weather. But, how have we fared this year? The winter so far hasn’t [...]
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With the onset of winter in the Sierra Nevada mountains, our winter mountaineering and climbing season will start shortly. Although we had an exceptional snow year last year, the mountains were all but inaccessible until February due to incredible amounts of precipitation and wind, leading to accumulated snow depths of 15m+! But, what will this year bring? [...]
Read More backcountry skiing, course availability, mountaineering courses, Mulhacen, poqueira, rio mulhacen, sierra nevada mountains, snow level, Winter Mountaineering, winter skillsThe recent accident involving a former Olympic Snowboarding champion shows the frailty of those bonded together and moving together on steep ground. The skills required to hold a fall in alpine situations needs to be constantly practiced and refined as much as possible. Of course, there is a “critical point” of steepness where the result [...]
Read More accident, mountaineering course, winter skillsGreat time for booking for a mountaineering course. The snow is great and the weather sunny. With sunset falling this week at nearly 8pm, this allows for loads of time for mountain ascents or ski touring. Remember to add to this cheap beer, tapas and good company! Latest photos from clients week ending 21st Feb [...]
Read More alpine courses, Misc, Mountaineering, winter skillsInteresting video shot by Clive Fenn, a client who became a good friend. Many years ago he came out on one of our winter skills mountaineering courses. This year he brought his teenage son, took him out, taught him himself and shot this short video. Find more videos like this on Sierra Nevada Mountain Group
Read More courses, Mountaineering, winter skillsThe 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.
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