Cerro Pollone – East ridge - Aguja Stefan

5. Aguja Stefan – North face

50m 6a C1

Stefan Gatt (Austria), 15/3/1998.

Description. Aguja Stefan is a small tower located between Pollone’s East summit and Aguja Pollone. To reach the north face traverse under the east ridge of Aguja Pollone, then head west across a long snow ramp.

History. It was named by the first ascensionist Stefan Gatt apparently after himself.

Approach. Paso Cuadrado and Glaciar Fitz Roy Norte.

Photos (click to enlarge)

View from the north