Aguja de la Silla - West face


5. The Vertical Current

450m 6b (6 new pitches)

Whit Magro, Nate Opp and Josh Wharton (USA), 2/2011.

Description. Climbs six new pitches on the right side of the south face to reach the East ridge route along which it continues to the summit.

History.The first ascent was done as part of the "Wave Effect" link up which was completed alpine style over three days.

Approach. De Agostini to Niponino to Polacos. Up and over any route on Desmochada or via the route Puerta Blanca to the Puerta Blanca itself (the col between Silla and Desmochada) or via the Poincenot couloir.

Pro. Doubles to #3, one #4, stoppers.

Descent. Via the East ridge and then across to La Brecha de los Italianos.

Photos (click to enlarge)

Aguja de la Silla southeast face