By admin on November 27, 2008
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
Posted in Cerro de Caballo, Grade F, Grade PD
By admin on July 11, 2008
Winter – PD
Approach from the Postero Alto hut (guarded) (3hrs). Climb is up the obvious couloir line. Plenty of belays available. Nice climb!
Posted in Grade PD, Picon de Jerez, Videos
By admin on June 29, 2008
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 the Balcon [...]
Posted in Cerro de los Machos, Grade PD
By admin on June 29, 2008
Winter – F
1st Ascent – Unknown
An easy traverse all above 3000m. Better if done in conjunction with the Tajos de la Virgen ridge.
Posted in Cerro de Caballo, Grade F
By admin on June 29, 2008
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.
Posted in Grade F, Puntal de la Caldera
By admin on June 29, 2008
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 nature!
Posted in Grade AD, Grade PD, Puntal de la Caldera
By admin on June 29, 2008
Winter – PD
1st Ascent – Unknown
Approach the Col del Ciervo from Poqueira Hut (2hrs) or via the Caldera refugio (30 mins). Take the pleasant ridge throughout keeping to the crest for maximum exposure. There are a few rock steps but it is only on the final steps to the summit that an exposed step must [...]
Posted in Grade PD, Puntal de la Caldera
By admin on June 29, 2008
Winter – Various PD to D (III to V Sup)
1st Ascent – Unknown
Approach from the Poqueira, Cariguela or Viento hut. Loads of potential here with many short gullies in a fantastic setting. All grades, good protection. The main ridge of the Raspones looks inviting too?
Posted in Grade D, Grade PD, Puntal de la Caldera
By admin on June 29, 2008
Winter – AD (50º)
1st Ascent – 24th December 1972 Fernandez/Huertas
Approach the Col de Ciervo from Poqueira (2hrs) or Caldera (30mins) huts. Drop over the col and steeply down trending leftwards towards the minor peak of Juegos de Bolos. Traverse under the north face and…… choose your route! The NW ridge can be reached if you [...]
Posted in Grade AD, Puntal de la Caldera
By admin on June 29, 2008
Winter – ED (60º and V Sup)
1st Ascent – 6th January 1973 Barragan/Padilla
Posted in Grade ED, Mulhacen
