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| monkeypike | Loved this climb  Date Climbed: Jan 17, 2011 | |
| Our favourite of 5 6,000ers we climbed near El Arenal. Camped at 5,700m on the eastern side of the mountain then followed the canaleta to the top. Very little snow around. The top is a fascinating jumble of rocky pinnacles, and the views are great. More information on our blog: http://pikesonhikes.blogspot.com/2011/01/cazadero-walter-penck-6684m-provincia.html | ||
| Posted Jan 28, 2011 7:19 pm | ||
| paisajeroamericano | A Fine Climb! Date Climbed: Mar 12, 2010 | |
| Climbed WP in one long day from El Arenal. Routefinding near the base was somewhat challenging in the dark (alpine start). Once I figured out where I was, I pretty much went straight up the Canaleta. I used an ice axe, but no crampons. The snow was junky, postholing through soft snow and smashing my knees on rocks / icy penitentes. Fortunately, most of the snow was avoidable and/or not very deep. Great views from the top, in fact everywhere in that basin between Ojos del Salado and Walter Penck is quite remarkable. Nice, obscure climb. | |
| Posted Mar 23, 2010 2:33 pm | ||
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