Snowshoe and snow plan to Peñalara

• Nearby adventures The malicious one, the mountain that traps

With the permission of the National Meteorological Agency and its benign prediction for Rascafría, today I propose to step on the snow, but safely.

Taking advantage of what has fallen in recent days, and the temperatures below zero, it is the ideal time to try out some snowshoes and venture up the mountain.

Specifically, to

,

that separates the Community of Madrid from Segovia.

An adventure like Jack London in Alaska, although just around the corner, in the mythical

If you are not afraid of the cold or getting up early (arrive before 8 am or you won't have a parking space in Cotos),

for you .

believe me.

The distance between the capital and the Peñalara base car park is around 90 km.

by the M-607.

If you can share a car or opt for public transport, even better.

The basic idea is that you borrow some snowshoes or rent them.

Don't rush into buying them until you try them.

If you then get hooked, go ahead.

Before you go out, make sure you are warm.

.

The Gore-Tex ones are ideal.

Wear multiple layers and don't go overboard.

As soon as he starts walking above 2,000 meters and with those Yeti-sized feet, his body will combust and he will have clothes left over.

Pack several extra layers.

Take gloves, food and carry a canteen.

Start to walk along the paved road that goes up to the left of

.

There are wooden walkways to your right, but I would advise against them unless you want to risk a big skid.

Go ahead with high boots - also waterproof, please - and carry the rackets in your backpack.

Use them only when snow demands.

On the first slope you will pass by the Nursery booth and the

, there they will tell you that there are no loose animals and that you do not alter the flora and fauna.

and you'll be one of the lucky few to step on it, so leave it untouched.

After the

, the party starts.

The path is safe and perfectly marked.

There's no way to get lost.

And if the clouds roll in and you run out of visibility, make sure you don't give it up.

It is your best guide.

After the first curves, the accumulations of snow will arrive.

When you see it sink, stop and proceed.

The rackets adjust in length and are secured with two clasps.

In the back there will be a heel pad.

To go up, release it by taking it backwards and you will have your heel in the air.

It will be easier for you to move.

His new feet will have a dozen spikes that will anchor him to the ground and a kind of front fork that sticks with each step.

It's rudimentary, but it works.

Towards Peñalara. JUAN FORNIELES

Although it should not be trusted either: I warn you that it is not a tool designed for ice.

They are not crampons!

They can be used to cross an icy piece without unevenness, but they are designed to walk through the snow.

If these conditions do not exist, turn around.

And if you're still not sure, ask the skiers and walkers you'll see.

.

VIEWS OF FORTUNE

Now that you've got hold of the controls, climb up with the help of the -fundamental- poles.

And feel lucky.

Behind him, and far to the left, he will contemplate the antennas of the

(2,268 m.);

behind,

(2,380 m.) and

.

As you gain altitude, your heart will race.

It is normal, it is demanding an overexertion, but it is worth it.

To the right, she will leave the path of the

-not guarded-.

I advise you to follow the path to the left, although it is sometimes blurred by excessive snow.

Always opt for the safest step, do not act intrepid.

When you finish the zetas, you will reach

,

and la

(2,284 meters).

Above, in the massif, take a look at

and

.

They are a stone's throw away.

To the right, and following the signposts or milestones, you will have Peñalara.

Walk through the central part.

It is a very safe route, although windswept and icy.

If visibility is good and you have strength, hurry up.

Only the last bump remains.

When you see the uralite tube filled with

, proceed to the photo and eat something downwind.

The descent will remind you of the mythical Tom Thumb.

Backtrack, follow your own footsteps - I hope you don't see any breadcrumbs - take a deep breath and gather energy for the week ahead.

As our parents used to say when they told us that same story: it will be a breeze.

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