Gran Gendarme Del Pollone

4. The Perfekt Day

350m 7a

Lukas Pflug-Carsten von Birckhahn (DE), 1/2013.

Description. Climbs a beautiful line up the west ridge sporting great rock quality. Three pitches easy pitches (4 to 5+) are followed by some walking to hit the upper headwall which is climbed in six pitches. The first four (5+/6a) lead to the crux: two steep crack pitches (7a and 6b). There is one bolt in place.

Gear. Double set of Camalots to #4, stoppers.

Approach. Glaciar Marconi, then up, and up...

Descent. Rappel the route.

Photos (click to enlarge)

West view

West view