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.
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Confronting Love and Death While Spreading Ashes on Fitz Roy
After losing her life partner, Gisely “Gi” Ferraz learned how to regain her strength as a climber and a person while spreading his ashes from his favorite summits. On Fitz Roy, she confronted death.
Lessons From 30 Days Spent Stuck in a Snow Cave
During the storied 1968 ascent of Cerro Chaltén, five climbers spent 30 days sheltered in two different 10' by 10' ice caves on the mountain.
Wild Times: Chasing Dreams (and weather) When Patagonia Was Untamed
In the early 1990s in Patagonia you were on your own. You lived by the weather, chasing brief clear windows hoping you could get up, and down, before storm slammed the door shut ... or spelled disaster.
How Does Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll Make the Solo, Reverse Fitz Traverse Look This Fun?
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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.
Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll Completes The Fitz Traverse Solo
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Fitz Roy Road-to-Road in a Day
Haley and Wyatt blitz the Tour de Fitz in 21 hours 8 minutes