More new route reports:
As reported in a previous post French climber Henry Bizot along with Argentinians Gabriel Fava and Carlitos Molina climbed a couple of routes that have no known previous ascents in the Quimsa Cruz. They report that the Huallatani valley, which they climbed from, is very nice with a remote feeling. It certainly seems to have had relatively few visits. Here are more details:
On the south face of Huayna Cuno Collo they climbed Charles de Seze D/D+ to the east peak on the 7th of July. The route climbs the face to the left of the previously climbed south ridge.
Earlier, on the 1st of July, René Flament D-/D was climbed on the west-southwest face of San Luis.
Hopefully the team will be back next year for more new route action. Photos supplied by Henry Bizot.
Chris Clarke (US) and Alex von Ungern (Switzerland) added a route to Wila Manquilizani (5324m), a peak to the east of Charquini. The peak is accessed most easily via the valley east of Chacaltaya. From the Eco Albergue lodge in Pampalarama a couple hours walk to the left of the peak brings you to the route.
Las Llokalles D, was climbed in a day from La Paz in August.
Photo supplied by Chris Clarke.
Back in June Chris Clarke, Paul Meehan and Gregg Beisly climbed a possible new line on Jathi Khollu via the Gully route AD.
Below: Paul Meehan on the upper rock ridge of Jathi Khollu.
