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Torre Principal

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Torre Principal

Submitted By: David Trippett on Nov 27, 2007
Elevation: 7,500 feet
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Description 

The Principal is the largest of the towers of Frey. Several routes of varying difficulty ascend every aspect.


Getting There 

From the refugio ascend to the saddle to the west of the lake and approach past the Aguja M2 and Abuelo, ascend snow slopes and scree to the base of the Principal. Depending on your route choice you will need to modify your approach.



Featured Route For Torre Principal
The traverse near the summit on Sinestro Total

Sinestro Total 5.10+  International : Argentina : ... : Torre Principal
The Sinestro starts near the base of a steep, loose 4th class gully that you approach from the east. A couple raps and a lot of scrambling bring you to the base.Pitch one begins at the base of a slabby ramp that ascends to a steep, but short, headwall with a technical and thin crux(6b). From here, easier climbing arrives at a belay ledge.Pitch two ascends through a strange bulge/step around to the right and into a beautiful steep dihedral, which ...[more]