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NEWS: Major new route on Punta Baretti, Mont Blanc

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 UKC News 22 Sep 2009
[Simon Richardson enjoying a sunset on the Southwest Spur of Punta Baretti, 3 kb]Global warming does have its benefits for some. Recent glacial retreat has allow acces to Punta Baretti, one of the most remote peaks in the Mont Blanc region. Simon Richardson and Duncan Tunstall have taken advantage of this by adding a major route to the Mont Blanc range in early September when they made the first ascent of the Southwest Spur of Punta Baretti.

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 Only a hill 22 Sep 2009
In reply to UKC News:
Epic. This is what climbing is really about!
Ackbar 22 Sep 2009
 alasdair19 22 Sep 2009
In reply to UKC News: nice work, a route worth being secretive about!!
 francoisecall 25 Sep 2009
In reply to UKC News: Well done guys! A major achievement.

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