The French Direct route was actualy passed on the 5th of july 1979 in a descant of a Yougoslav team who riched the top of Alpamayo by a new Kranj route (4 climbers) and another group of 7 climbers (6 Yougoslav, 1 Peruan) who climbed up the normal N ridge.
The descant ended with a spectacular jump over the bergschrund. See the attached photo and do not repeat, despite all the nice memories of the team.
m.dolenc - Sep 7, 2004 6:16 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentIn the year 1979 a Yougoslav team climbed one root not metioned in Summit Post:
Kranj Route, SE face of Alpamayo, 65-70dgr, 80dgr, 800m, 4, 5.6.1979
m.dolenc - Sep 7, 2004 6:28 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentThe French Direct route was actualy passed on the 5th of july 1979 in a descant of a Yougoslav team who riched the top of Alpamayo by a new Kranj route (4 climbers) and another group of 7 climbers (6 Yougoslav, 1 Peruan) who climbed up the normal N ridge.
The descant ended with a spectacular jump over the bergschrund. See the attached photo and do not repeat, despite all the nice memories of the team.
Andinista - Mar 11, 2005 2:01 pm - Hasn't voted
Untitled CommentMD, 350m, 50º-65º, 7-8 pitches, 4-8h.