Mid June hardly seems the correct time to be looking for winter climbing in southern Spain. Yet, we managed, after an early start, to find good snow and ice conditions high in the Sierra Nevada on the Tajos de la Virgen ridge.
An incredible ascent of the Raspones de Rio Seco ridge in the Sierra Nevada by the “Geezers” from Croydon MC in March 2011. Graded AD and a 3 star winter mountaineering route. The photos give a good flavour of the climbing to be had along this long, jagged crest
Above Puente Palo in the Alpujarras lies a winter wonderland of fun and beautiful scenery. Against a backdrop of adverse mountain snow conditions we had headed upwards to the Cebollar hut. But what turned out was a day full of surprises as we enjoyed the mountaineering and winter potential of the Sierra Nevada.
Feb 212011
These photos were shot recently by client, Andy Ward during a ski touring day in the Loma del San Juan on the northern slopes of Veleta, Sierra Nevada. A super collection of atmospheric photos helped by a cold wind and some stunning winter landscapes. Ski Touring in the Sierra Nevada
Photos from our guide, Jens Foell and clients Andy Ward and Joe on a recent exhilarating ski descent from the summit of Mulhacen, highest mountain in Spain. Setting off from Capileira and staying at the Poqueira hut overnight. See the ski video!
Photos taken from climbing on Las Cascadas de los Militares above the Hoya de la Mora.
Feb 142011
Theres nothing like the mountains after fresh snowfall. These photos were taken in February 2011 on the northern bowls of Veleta in the Sierra Nevada. High winds added to the day. Superb views over to the highest peaks of Veleta, Alcazaba and Mulhacen.
Winter skills and mountaineering courses based in southern Spain’s Sierra Nevada
Some of the best snowshoeing excursions in Spain are to be found in the Sierra Nevada of Andalucia
Feb 082011
Photos showing the mountain of Mulhacen, highest in mainland Spain. Photos taken throughout the year during our many ascents
