Aguja Standhardt – East face

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800m (450 new) 6c A1 M6+

Stephen Koch (USA) and Marko Prezelj (Slovenia), 1/2/2006.

Description. The route starts up the rock buttress just left of Tomahawk, following steep cracks. After 8 pitches rappel 15 meters into a deep chimney, which involves much mixed climbing. Once on the snow ramps climb to the base of the Exocet chimney, and follow it to the summit.

History. The route was climbed over two days, with a short bivy somewhere in the snow ramps.

Approach. De Agostini to Niponino.

Pro. Rock and ice racks.

Descent. Via Exocet.

Photos (click to enlarge)

Torre Egger and Aguja Standhardt

southeast face

Torre Egger and Aguja Standhardt

south face