Cerro El Mocho – East pillar

4. Via de Sinistra

250m 6b

Monica Malgarotto, Alberto Rampini and Maurizio Venzo (Italy), 28/10/1987.

Description. Follows a series of cracks left of the pillar and near Bizcochuelo. It climbs to the top of the first pillar and does not continue to the top.

Approach. De Agostini to Niponino

Pro. Standard rock rack.

Descent. Via the same route.

Bibliography. Mountain magazine 125 p. 13; AAJ 1989 p. 176; Lo Scarpone 1988/5 p. 6-7; Rivista della Montagna 96 p. 13; Desnivel magazine 36 p. 17.

Photos (click to enlarge)

El Mocho - east face