Sierra Nevada - mountaineering courses & holidays
"We both had a brilliant week and really enjoyed everything we did. We're now busy tying knots and planning our next trip. I would certainly recommend Spanish Highs to anyone considering a Winter/Alpine skills course as our trip easily exceeded all our expectations." Ross Litherland & Cath Crowther
"Now having been climbing in the Sierra Nevada, I think it is probably better preparation for alpine and greater ranges than anything the UK can offer. You could quite easily be a novice and pick up the general climbing and mountaineering skills easier here than you can in the UK. Cost, weather, type of climbing, speed required, access, skills needed etc are all similar to the Alps, but in a less intimidating environment. Mike Elston, Durham
Mountaineering & Winter Skills Courses Sierra Nevada
Winter skills courses, ascents of peaks and mountaineering days in the Sierra Nevada mountains. Learn how to walk the winter hills in safety.Our winter mountaineering and winter skills courses are held in Spain's Sierra Nevada mountains during the months of December through to the end of May. The north faces of Mulhacen and Alcazaba offer both beginner and experienced mountaineer good long routes in a quiet environment.
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Alpine Introduction
If you would like to become more independent in the mountains and develop your skills in preparation for future trips, our introduction course will set you on the right track to acquiring the knowledge to venture out into the mountains under your own steam. This is why we have developed our Alpine Introduction course. Designed to pass on the essential skills needed to enable the independent-minded to attempt the simpler alpine summits unguided.
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Scrambling Sierra Nevada
Andalucia province has a wealth of untapped scrambling potential. We shall embark on some of the best there is! Instruction will be given where necessary in the basic use of rope and gear for protection and safety. Guests should have a good head for heights and have some experience of hillwalking in the UK or Europe. Scrambles of grades 1, 2, 3 and 3S will be undertaken.
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Introduction to Ropework
Rock Climbing has really exploded in popularity in recent years with thousands of people enjoying this fantastic extreme sport which gets you out in the great outdoors. The course also helps to introduce hillwalkers and scramblers to the basics of using a rope for protection on some of the harder scrambles and easier rock climbs. The course will be tailored to abilities to ensure you are challenged and have fun. Before long you will be scaling heights you never thought possible!
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Granada area Rock Climbing
Rock climbing for the beginner or intermediate climber on some of Andalucia's quiet and remote crags.
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