To the NE and SE of the summit area there exist some good lines of easy terrain eminently suitable for a beginner or those new to the sport. Trip Report and photos showing a visit to the area to climb
Nov 272008
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Winter – PD Approach from the Postero Alto hut (guarded) (3hrs). Climb is up the obvious couloir line. Plenty of belays available. Nice climb!
Jul 082008
The first snows fall in November but realistically mountaineering doesnt get going until early December. The season last well into May. The major snows fall in November/December and March/April. January and February have little preciptiation normally, just 2 or 3 bad days a month. Best ice is found, not unsurprisingly, in January, February and March. [...]
Jul 072008
Not too much water ice climbing as you might expect in this part of Spain. There are some icefalls on the NE face of Alcazaba (1hr approach from Siete Lagunas) usually in condition and some higher streams and barrancos on the northern side form good ice. The nearest place to do some ice climbing is at the [...]
Jun 292008
The best and most accurate map around is the following: Parque National de Sierra Nevada – La Alpujarra Editorial Penebetica 1:40000 www.penebetica.com ISBN: 84-933461-9-5
Winter – PD 1st Ascent – 12th April 1968 Approach – Either (a) start from the Albergues at Hoya del Moro (2,500m). Climb steadily north past the statue to the Virgen de las Nieves to the Balcon del Veleta (1½hrs) or (b) pay for a lift pass and take the Gondola and chair to below [...]
Winter – F 1st Ascent – Unknown An easy traverse all above 3000m. Better if done in conjunction with the Tajos de la Virgen ridge.
Jun 292008
Winter – F 1st Ascent – Unknown Approach from Poqueira Hut contouring round the lower slopes of Loma Pela. Cross the easy slopes at the foot of the Raspones and enter a small valley. Follow the valley up and the left to the summit.
Jun 292008
Winter – PD to AD 1st Ascent – Unknown Approach from Poqueira(2hrs), Viento (45 mins), Caldera (1hr) or Cariguela (1hr). Loads of potential for short routes. You will have to drop down one of the easier gullies, contour round before coming up one of the harder variations. Many lines exist. This is climbing of an exploratory [...]
