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 DaveR 15 Dec 2011
Hi,

I'm going to Patagonia few a few months just after christmas. Anyone got any route recommendations for mere mortals? Preferably rock but easy alpine too. I've not done any aid climbing before but happy to try it!

Any help/advice welcome!

Thanks

Dave

 nawface 15 Dec 2011
In reply to DaveR:

Frey, Bariloche area is v.good for rock if you fancy leaving the Chalen area.


 obi-wan nick b 15 Dec 2011
In reply to DaveR: I recommend the silk weight capilene baselayers but generally I prefer the Arcteryx stuff these days
 owen1988 15 Dec 2011
In reply to DaveR:

You lucky bastard!

Second for Frey (Cathedral), incredible place. Stacks and stacks of climbing. Almost entirely big, multipitch trad, take plenty of cams including micros and big stuff.

Valle Encantado for apparently the best sport climbing in Argentina. I didn't make it here because of timing - I think climbing is restricted until March or somewhen, check the dates. Others I met went after and said it is awesome.

Cochamo - Chile. There is some cragging, sport and trad, but its all about the big walls. So much rock, and a really cool place. Time consuming place though, not easy to just turn up and tick a few climbs off. allow 2 weeks minimum to make it worthwhile I reckon. Again, plenty of cams are pretty essential.

Neither (Frey/Cochamo) are ideal places to learn aiding really, especially if you don't have the gear, but there are plenty of friendly and helpful people about if you have some time and are really keen to give it a go.

I don't think there is any info online regarding routes or much other stuff for these places, and there are no guidebooks. For Frey, you can get hold of little a5 booklet with handrawn topos (and ridiculously understated approach times!) at the Alpine Club in Bariloche and at the refugio once you get up there. For Cochamo, it is just a ringbinder in the refugio with original handrawn topos. You need to pick your route then re sketch them or take a photo. Plenty of Beta and recommendations available from talking to everyone once you get there. Looking at the grades on your profile you will have loads to go at. Not much below 5.11b in Cochamo though!

If you want anymore info, send me an email and i'll be happy to help.

Enjoy!
 nawface 15 Dec 2011
In reply to DaveR:

Also

Las Arenales, Mendoza.

check stonedance.com

escalando.cl
 alpinist63 15 Dec 2011
In reply to DaveR:
check out pataclimb.com , lots of information!
OP DaveR 15 Dec 2011


Thanks everyone. That's all really useful info! I don't know much about Patagonia so wasn't even sure if there was stuff to do within my capabilities! And trying internet searches only resulted in websites selling a well known brand of clothing...

Any must do routes?

Or must do peaks?
 nawface 15 Dec 2011
In reply to DaveR:

Are you with someone, or travelling alone?
OP DaveR 15 Dec 2011
In reply to nawface:

I'm meeting people there (hot rock truck).
 adnix 19 Dec 2011
In reply to DaveR:

Which level? Ragni route on Cerro Torre and the Supercanaleta are the must dos but at fairly high level.
 nawface 19 Dec 2011
In reply to DaveR:

they should know loads about the area. You should be able to climb in some really cool locations with that truck.

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