Salon (3,325m) Corredor Norte
June 27th, 2008 Posted in Grade AD, Veleta, VideosWinter - AD (50º) (PD in good conditions with footsteps to follow!)
1st Ascent - Unknown
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 the Balcon del Veleta and walk from there (½hr). From here make an abseil or steep downclimb into the Veredon Superior, the key to the Corral de Veleta.
Climb leftwards missing the initial rocks in the bottom half of the couloir. Attain the couloir and climb straight up. Steep but it has been frequently skied (by experts only!). This can be a very popular route.
N.B The line on the photo below is not quite accurate in that the approach is from the right not left hand side.
