One week ago we did the bella vista tarversee to Piz Palu and saw people come up on the Kuffner pillar. It looks impressive and very cool to do. Just one question: do you need to place gear or are there pitons on the route like on the fortezza ridge?
Hi ElbrusProject! The only "technical" place is a short but exposed ridge. I believe there were a few pitons. I would say, bring 3-4 slings and a rope and you'll get through it just fine. Probably exposed UIAA III+ for a few minutes.
mvs - Aug 12, 2007 3:47 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Great ReportIt is nice. Hmm, but I'll trade you a dozen glacier peaks for the Diamond! :D
Bor - Aug 13, 2007 9:43 am - Voted 10/10
Interesting!Good report and interesting reading and also nice movie! Thanks for posting!
Cheers!
mvs - Aug 13, 2007 11:53 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Interesting!Sure thing, it's worth making the drive over there!
Ivona - Aug 15, 2007 6:32 am - Voted 10/10
very nicesnow summit!! I supose that crossing these crevasses after such hard day was really dangerous.Great work!
mvs - Aug 16, 2007 4:14 am - Hasn't voted
Re: very niceI wouldn't have thought so, but based on my mis-step at one point in there, you are absolutely right. Thanks for the comment!
RenatoG - Aug 18, 2007 3:48 pm - Voted 10/10
Great page...... and great climb too!
I hope some day I'll be able to do it!
Ciao
mvs - Sep 1, 2007 11:20 am - Hasn't voted
Re: Great page...Thanks Renato. I am certain you will!
ElbrusProject - Jul 26, 2010 3:54 pm - Hasn't voted
belaysOne week ago we did the bella vista tarversee to Piz Palu and saw people come up on the Kuffner pillar. It looks impressive and very cool to do. Just one question: do you need to place gear or are there pitons on the route like on the fortezza ridge?
mvs - Jul 27, 2010 7:45 am - Hasn't voted
Re: belaysHi ElbrusProject! The only "technical" place is a short but exposed ridge. I believe there were a few pitons. I would say, bring 3-4 slings and a rope and you'll get through it just fine. Probably exposed UIAA III+ for a few minutes.
ElbrusProject - Jul 27, 2010 4:33 pm - Hasn't voted
ThanksOk super, thanks - then we will plan to send this route in september :)