Torres del Paine, Chile, Tommy Caldwell, Siebe Vanhee
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Tommy Caldwell and Siebe Vanhee on the summit of the Central Tower of Paine in Patagonia on 14/02/2026 after having made a free ascent of the 'South African route' in 24-hours
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Tommy Caldwell & Siebe Vanhee make 24-hour free ascent of South African route on Central Tower of Paine in Patagonia After two failed attempts, on 13-14/02/2026 American climber Tommy Caldwell and his Belgian counterpart Siebe Vanhee completed a remarkable 24-hour free ascent of the 'South African Route' on the East...
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South African route 
7b+/5.12c
7b+/5.12cThe striking 30 pitch South African route takes the clearcut dihedral up the East Face Central Tower, Paine, Chile. First climbed in 1973/74 and graded A4/5.10, it was freed in...