Primera Nieve

The first snow of the season fell on the Sierra Nevada yesterday. I don’t do snow, I don’t do skiing, I don’t do cold. I do keeping warm and snuggling up in my igloo or duvet. At least it’s nice and sunny during the days, I still get my requisite sunning on the terrace. Drops a few degrees when the sun goes down. Don D will be getting all macho soon and doing his fire building. Yippee singed whiskers.

Factoid: Sierra Nevada is located in the Penibetic mountain range in Andalucia. It is Europe´s southernmost ski resort and is endowed with the Iberian peninsula´s highest summits. The resort is situated in the municipalities of Monachil, Guejar Sierra and Dilar near Granada´s Costa Tropical (100 km.) and the Costa del Sol (150km.). The resort´s village, Pradollano is at an altitude of 2,100 meters.

Sierra Nevada´s ski courses have been designed by European and American specialists, guaranteeing superb conditions for the skier. With a total of 61 kilometres spread over 39 runs, plus 6 sensational off-course trails, Sierra Nevada offers the visitor a wide choice of activities.
Sierra Nevada has a vertical drop of 1,300 meters, and snow areas for all types of skiers, from beginners to experts. The highlights of its courses were those used in the World Alpine Ski Championships held in February 1996, which more adventurous skiers will be able to enjoy this season.