The Sierra Nevada ski station reports that it has had its best season ever, despite the late arrival of snow and 14 days closed because of high winds.
Sierra Nevada Record
by Louise Powell •
Tag Archive for Sierra Nevada
One Weekend, Four Rescues
by Martin Myall •
As has been the case most weekends, the Guardia Civil, mountain-rescue service has been called out several times. This time round, they handled four call outs.
Biosphere Reserve Expansion
by Vivienne Hughes •
UNESCO awards the category of Biosphere Reserve to those areas that have an ecosystem that can serve as an example for others of combining the environment with sustainable use.
Ski Season Ends Tomorrow
by Vivienne Hughes •
The Sierra Nevada ski resort has not had an easy season, with late-arriving cold weather and rain, topped with high winds when they had to shut the lifts.
Meteor Lights Granada Sky
by Vivienne Hughes •
Part of a passing asteroid entered the Earth’s atmosphere as a burning meteoroid, crossing the Granada sky early yesterday morning.
Not out of The Woods Yet
by Martin Myall •
There is no doubt that our reservoirs have gulped the Easter rainfall down filling their bellies but it’s not enough.
Skiing Season Extended?
by Hugh MacArthur •
Yesterday the Sierra Nevada slopes, despite the arrival of spring, had 92.6 km of skiable slopes with a depth of between 100 and 175 cm, making it one of the best ski resorts still open.
Another Mountain Rescue
by Hugh MacArthur •
The Guardia Civil, mountain-rescue team based in Granada was called out to rescue three skiers in the Corral del Veleta area of Sierra Nevada.
Plenty of Snow & Rain
by Martin Myall •
Sunday across Andalucía saw plenty of rain and snow on high ground thanks to the passing of the Storm Nelson, which also went under the name of Nadja.
Brown Slopes
by Martin Myall •
As was expected, the snow on Sierra Nevada has ceased to be crisp white and is instead a dusty brown.