Aguja Guillaumet - East face


13. Fowler couloir


300m 5 80º

Charlie Fowler (USA), 2/1/1999.

Description. Climbs a depression to the right of the Pippo Frasson route, following a deep chimney/goullotte, that involves mixed and ice climbing. Charlie self-belayed four of the six mixed pitches. It is a direct and interesting route to the summit when ice conditions are good.

Approach. Piedra del Fraile to Piedra Negra to Paso Guillaumet, or via Rio Blanco to Paso
Superior to Glaciar Piedras Blancas.

Pro. Alpine rack?

Descent. Descend via the Amy couloir.

Bibliography. AAJ 1999 p. 74-79, p.338; High 203 p. 85.

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Guillaumet east face