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North Ridge / Spigolo Nord - 5.7

Average Rating = 5.00/5 Average Rating : 5.00 out of 5
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Rock (Trad)
G
Mostly trad, a few bolts on some slabby parts and there are some iron rings for anchors. The crux pitch is protected with four bolts.
3600
Consensus Ratings
  Difficulty (Not Rated)
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure 5.00/5
  Rock Quality 5.00/5
  Scenery 5.00/5
  Fun Factor 5.00/5

Description:

A spectacular long ridge climb that follows the exposed north ridge to the summit.

Descent Options:

Recommended descent follows a set of rappels and scrambles down the other side of the mountain to Rifugio Gianetti in Italy. It is posssible, but not recommended to descend the route itself.

Submitted by: bellaitalia on 2007-10-11
Views: 735
Route ID: 89567

1 Ascent Recorded

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Ratings
  Difficulty
  Safety Rating G
  Exposure
  Rock Quality
  Scenery
  Fun Factor
Onsight Onsight ascent by: bellaitalia on 2007-06-30 (View Climbing Log)

5 out of 5 stars The longest climb.....

This route was amazing. We simul-climbed all but the four hardest pitches in the middle of the route. It still took us about 9 hours to climb what would have been about 27-30 pitches. The rock is solid and the exposure is amazing!

Added: 2007-10-11