How difficult is Cerro Torre?

Cerro Torre is one of the worlds most coveted peaks because of its difficulty. Cerro Torre is famous not for its height but rather its foul weather, its very long pointed shape and difficult technical climbs. The weather on Cerro Torre is very bad with the 7000 foot south face seeming to have the worst weather.

Who climbed Cerro?

Casimiro Ferrari
Mario ContiDaniele ChiappaPino Negri
Cerro Torre/First ascenders

Is the compressor still on Cerro Torre?

Cerro Torre is still there. It’s just a shade closer to how it has been for an eternity, minus the blip of the Compressor Route.

What type of mountain is Cerro Torre?

Cerro Torre is one of the mountains of the Southern Patagonian Ice Field in South America. It is located in a region which is disputed between Argentina and Chile, west of Fitz Roy (also known as Cerro Chaltén)….

Cerro Torre
Easiest route	rock/snow/ice

Which mountain is hardest to climb?

K2
At 28,251 feet, K2, which straddles the Pakistan-China border, is about two and a half football fields shorter than Everest, but it’s widely considered the planet’s toughest and most dangerous mountain to climb, earning the nickname “Savage Mountain.” Unlike Everest, it is not possible to “walk” to the top; all sides …

Can you climb Fitz Roy?

Fitz Roy provides some of the most enjoyable and high quality climbing to be found anywhere in the mountains. Its steep golden walls offer clean and mostly ice-free rock, perfect for free climbing, without the added difficulties of the snow mushrooms that cap the Cerro Torre group.

Who climbed Siula Grande?

Erwin Schneider
Arnold Awerzger
Siula Grande/First ascenders

Is El Chaltén safe?

El Chalten is a remote village in Patagonia and considered extremely safe.

How high is Fitz Roy?

3,359 m
Fitz Roy/Elevation

How long does it take to climb Siula Grande?

It was climbed in alpine style over five days, without placing any bolts.