When the snows disappear on the slopes of the ski station, activity does not cease (for better or for worse) because August is when hundreds flock to see the shooting stars.
The Stars are Never Brighter
by Martin Myall •
Tag Archive for Sierra Nevada
Two Sierra Nevada Rescues
by Martin Myall •
The Guardia Civil mountain-rescue service was called out on Wednesday to rescue three hikers in the Sierra Nevada.; one in Monachil and the other two in Cerro Huenes.
Sierra Nevada Rescues
by Vivienne Hughes •
You assume that mountain-rescue missions are a thing of the winter and snow but nowadays there are just as many people up there in the summer.
Sierra Nevada Record
by Louise Powell •
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.
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.