25 Feb Fitz Roy new traverse

 
After the great traversof the peaks of Cerro Torre (Torres Traverse: Standhardt – Herron – Egger – Torre 1600m 6b+ Garibotti – Haley 2008) and Fitz Roy (Care Bear Traverse: Guillaumet –  Mermoz – Val Biois – Fitz Roy 1950m 6c Drummond – Wilkinson 2008)  another great serie of pillars. was recently climbed: The Wave Effect is the name given to the link of the spire: Desmochada, La Silla linked with the top of the Ftz Roy.
 
It was completed by the Americans Whit Magro, Nate Opp and Josh Wharton in 4 days. The team climbed on Desmochada a mix of routes that includes El Falcon. Golden Eagle The Sound and the Fury, the second peak (La Silla) have  opened a new route of 600 meters (The Vertical Current 6b) and finally topped Fitz Roy following the Californian route. 
 
A total of 1900 meters, with a magnificent rock climbing and  difficulties up to 7b+. They have dedicated their adventure to Bean Bowers, a very active climber in Patagonia who first had the idea of this voyage. 
Source and photo: Pataclimb.com – Rolando Garibotti