Caballo and Elorrieta this week

[Tuppers]

Last December, bad weather forced an abandonment of this trip at Refugio del Caballo so, with good weather forecast for the next three days, my plan is;
Wednesday - park at Ventura trailhead, ascend Cerro del Caballo via SW ridge and overnight at Caballo hut.
Thursday - Tajos Altos, Pico del Cartujo and overnight at Elorrieta hut.
Friday - return to car via Verea Corte, Caballo hut and lower path to Ventura.
Spanish reports say patches of snow along ridges but knee deep in places on leeward slopes so I will be taking crampons and ice axe. As I haven't been further than the Caballo hut, I would appreciate any thoughts/comments on proposed route, sources of water etc. Many thanks.

[elperronegro]

Sounds good plan. Verea Cortada - not sure but may still be affected by high angled and possibly soft slidy snow. Check out first, only 30 mins from Laguna de Lanjaron. If in doubt take the Rio Lanjaron route and acequia track back to the Ventura.

By the way I am at the Ventura tomorrow. Taking 13 people up there to stay at the Refugio Caballo. Leaving town at 13:00 hrs so might miss you. Might be crowded, get your towels down!!!

Have fun. Looking forward to the report and photos.