Impressive panorama footage of a rescue by the Guardia Civil. Couldnt find out exactly where this occurred.
http://www.abaco-digital.es/virtual.php?src=helico_rodellar
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on: August 22, 2010, 08:06:56 pm
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on: August 20, 2010, 01:57:05 pm
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Yes this is possible. Its a glorious high level ridge walk and involves no technical sections BUT...... late spring will have sections of snow and ice remaining from the winter so the ability to use axe and crampons will be essential.
The ground around Puntal de Vacares, Alcazaba to Mulhacen is the most difficult with some mild scrambling. In bad weather your navigation abilities should be spot on as the Alcazaba area can be tricky. The route from Jerez to Lanjaron takes 5 days. From Nacimiento to the ski station, late spring, I think will take at least the same, but more likely 6 nor 7 days. Don't underestimate the distance from Nacimiento to the Puerta de la Ragua Another issue may be water during the route from Nacimiento to Puerta de la Ragua. Noticeable absence of water sources unless you drop down from the ridge each day. Solution would be to "stash" along the route, carry a lot, or resupply at Puerta de la Ragua. Hope this helps. |
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on: August 20, 2010, 01:56:43 pm
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From Tom Grainger
Hi, interested in walking east to west from Nacimiento through to the ski station taking in all the peaks. It looks like a ridge walk, but not sure. Is this a possible route? I am a hiker, not a climber or not experienced in winter walking so would be late spring 2011 and would like to see if there is an intinerary similar that can be done in 3-4 days? |
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on: August 20, 2010, 10:32:50 am
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I was up at Siete Lagunas Monday evening and saw 1!
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on: August 19, 2010, 09:24:10 pm
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Saw them from the house on Friday eve but then it was cloudy on Saturday eve so saw nada
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on: August 19, 2010, 09:22:50 pm
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Here are the Latin and Spanish names for Ladder Snake.
Latin - Elaphe scalaris Spanish - Culebra de escalera |
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on: August 17, 2010, 05:14:05 pm
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Just come back from a 3 day trip. Camped at Siete Lagunas and just below (direction Trevelez). Tried out the Anti-fox beacon. Did it work?
Well, we didn't have any fox related incidents, but....... The first night there were a couple of dogs around and second night we had camped in a field of cows! Conclusion. Still to early to tell for sure if the beacon worked or not.  |
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on: August 11, 2010, 03:49:09 pm
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Those enterprising folk in charge at the Sierra Nevada ski station are opening the lifts on Friday 13th August to allow for sky observation and in particular the spectacular Perseids meteor showers.
The Gondola Al Andalus will open from 21:30 to 01:30 on Friday night. The expected time of the greatest concentration of meteor showers. Various packages are offered including dinner under the stars and a trip to the observatory. Prices and details below in spanish but self explanatory.  Me? I wont be there. I am heading for the hills for 4 days from Saturday so will get lots of chance to view from the opening of my bivvy bag! |
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on: August 09, 2010, 08:18:49 am
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Should they be having their pilgrimage in Winter? Theres no snow!
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on: August 08, 2010, 03:39:08 pm
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Turns out this was something to do with a pilgrimage for the Virgin of the Snows!!
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