Pete Whittaker Instagram – A mixed first trip into the mountains of Patagonia. Whilst I was psyched to be there, it was hard to enjoy it to the fullest as I started getting ill the day before walking in.
I felt close to bailing every day, but always just decided to give it a look…which ultimately ended with us topping out on El Mocho.
We’d hoped to make an all free ascent of a previous aid line, but I struggled to put my fair share in and as it was quite tricky, we didn’t quite manage. All the moves were done, but not quite enough in a row to make a full free ascent.
However, the climbing was absolutely amazing, and we did make free ascents of previous aid pitches. The one pictured (previously A2) turned out to be around E6, and something you wouldn’t want to fall on…especially given the location.
This place really demands full focus the whole time, as an accident of any kind is going to leave you in a really sticky situation, even if it’s just something as minor as a twisted ankle. The Mountains here aren’t to be taken lightly.
Thanks Sean and Julia for the trip
Climbing photos 📸 @julia.cassou
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