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 – 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 – F/PD
1st Ascent – Unknown
From Siete Lagunas. A easy snow ascent in a great area. 500m ascent to the summit up simple snow slopes. Has been used as a fast glissade off the summit but only in perfect snow conditions!
Posted in Grade F, Grade PD, Mulhacen
By admin on June 29, 2008
Winter – PD
1st Ascent – Unknown
From Siete Lagunas follow the valley NW and upwardstowards its head. Before reaching the ridgeline at Puntal de Siete Lagunas look right. A break in the cliffs will be seen. Go steeply up heading for this break. A small step at half height may be problematic and if iced up [...]
Posted in Alcazaba, Grade AD, Grade PD
By admin on June 28, 2008
Winter – F/PD
1st Ascent – Unknown
Quickest approach is via Borreguiles above the ski centre. Traverse past the iced up Laguna and then follow the trail along the side of Tajos de la Virgen to the Elorrieta hut. N.B This is an avalanche blackspot and fatalities have occurred here!
Posted in Grade F, Grade PD, Pico de Cartujo
By admin on June 28, 2008
Winter – PD/AD Mixed
1st Ascent – Unknown
Follow the access route to Los Posiciones and thence to the Collado de Cariguela (3hrs, hut). Ridge is similar but shorter than the Aonach Eagach in Scotland. A mixed route, always. Can be quite hard under deep powder snow. Follow the ridge over 2 crux sections to the Elorietta bivouac [...]
Posted in Grade PD, Veleta
