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El Queso 2

International > S America > Chile > 15. Aysén (Regi… > Rio Ibanez > El Maitenal

What about it?

It's the part of Queso, which is closer than the one with 7 routes (El Queso 1), which is further by the path following the bottom of the wall.

There are 3 routes and one of them is missing 3 bolts, so be careful and pay attention to the signs with names.

The end of all routes is one anchor with chains, so this place is quite a rope dragger. There are more anchors, bot the others end with a bolt, nothing more. Still, the routes are so easy, so that you won't have a problem getting to the central anchor.

The rock quality is dicy. Some parts are falling apart, but mostly you can tell what is good and what's not. I tried to clean all of the routes, but there is still lot of sand in the jugs and some holds are really hollow and thin. Be careful and wear a helmet, if you're belaying. Rock is falling down quite often.

It is very easy to get to the anchors and rappel down, great for taking photos of your family or friends.

Me voy!

Around 15 minutes, through a path, bushes and with a beautiful view on the whole Cerro Castillo massive and Cerro Pyramide.

Routes from Left to Right

5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b PG13
 1
Murcielago
Sport, TR
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13
 1
Antes de la sopa
Sport, TR
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13
 1
Los lumaqueňos
Sport, TR
Route Name Location Star Rating Difficulty Date
Murcielago
 1
5.6 4c 14 V 12 S 4b PG13 Sport, TR
Antes de la sopa
 1
5.7 5a 15 V+ 13 MVS 4b PG13 Sport, TR
Los lumaqueňos
 1
5.8 5b 16 VI- 15 HVS 4c PG13 Sport, TR

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Topo of Maitenal at the parking, made by me showing Queso, Principal and Maitenal's facilities.
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Maitenal Bajo is where the pirate flag waves in the wind.
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[Hide Photo] Topo of Maitenal at the parking, made by me showing Queso, Principal and Maitenal's facilities. Maitenal Bajo is where the pirate flag waves in the wind. krakonozovo.cz
Chris climbing Antes de la Sopa 
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El Queso 2 in the front, Queso 1 right behind it
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[Hide Photo] Chris climbing Antes de la Sopa El Queso 2 in the front, Queso 1 right behind it krakonozovo.cz