Interview: the First Winter Ascent of Cerro Chaltén’s North Pillar
Even in summer, the 1,250-meter 5.11b is serious: endless crack systems, polished dihedrals, and off-widths on flawless granite. In winter, it's a completely different beast.
Cerro Chaltén
Cerro Chaltén
Inside Balin Miller’s One-Week Soloing Spree in Patagonia and the Canadian Rockies
Including the infamous ‘Reality Bath’ (Canadian Grade VII Ice), 'Virtual Reality' (WI 6), and the 'Californiana' (5.10; 700m) on Cerro Chaltén.
Two Climbers Die on Descent From Cerro Chaltén, Patagonia
The Basque climbers were killed after an ascent of the 'Afanassieff' when a large wet avalanche swept them into a crevasse.
Colin Haley on the First Winter Solo of ‘Supercanaleta,’ Patagonian Classic
The American alpinist shares what it took to climb the 5,000-foot route on Cerro Chaltén.
John Bolte, American Climber, Dies on Cerro Chaltén
Each January we post a farewell tribute to those members of our community lost in the year just past. Some of the people you may have heard of, some not. All are part of our community and contributed to climbing.
Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll and and Jon Griffin Tackle Epic New Off-Width on Cerro Chaltén’s South Face
The duo climbed a new route, christened La Chaltenense last Wednesday on Cerro Chaltén (Fitz Roy) in Argentine Patagonia.