In reply to Robert Durran:
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> Shame about the unsatisfactory, indirect grotty finish though. Because of this, I reckon Steeple is marginally better.
You should have done Himmelen kan Vente - Easily as good as Vestpillaren and finishes right in the centre of the face with a tricky traverse pitch below a roof.
In fact, I think it may be one of the best routes I've done.
The Vinatzer/Messner on the Marmolada is as near as dammit the perfect climb - very good rock by Dolomites standards, corners, water-worn grooves, steep technical sections, runout slabs, delicate pocket pulling on steep walls. It's sharp in my mind as it was only a month ago, but, wow, what a route!
An honorary mention must go to Fiesta de Los Biceps. Damn, that thing was STEEP!