Security warning for mountaineers crossing the ski pistes

[El Perro Negro]

The piste basher machines at the Sierra Nevada ski resort do a great job. As an aid to security when working on steep slopes they anchor the pistebasher to fixed belay points via a steel cable. This can provide a danger to mountaineers and ski tourers passing through the pisted areas.

Read more at http://www.sierra-nevada-news.com/2010/1...ki-pistes/

Map below showing danger areas and anchor points