Alcazaba (3,366m) NW face (via Gran Espolon)
June 29th, 2008 Posted in Alcazaba, Grade DWinter - D
1st Ascent - 15th February 1965 Carlos Vazquez Canas/Alejandro Gonzalez
Approach via Cueva Secreta. Ascent is a classic. Follow the main obvious ridge (the right line on the photo below). At first there is steep 55 deg ice for 300m. Thereafter there is mixed ground of IV and V and involves some delicate pitches. There is frequent verglas.
Descent easiest to Trevelez via Siete LagunasÂ
