Out of the Dark - Laserz
Copia link
Planetmountain.com
1 / 8
The first ascent of 'Out of the Dark' on the north face of Laserz, Lienzer Dolomites, Austria (23/01/2026 Simon Gietl, Vittorio Messini)
Simon Gietl archive
Beauty
First ascent
Simon Gietl, Vittorio Messini 23/01/2026
By
Planetmountain.com
Orientation
North
Length
270m
Difficulty
M5, WI5
Published on
29/01/2026
Route
Beautiful north face - winter climbing with an interesting ice and mixed section in the upper third. All pegs used during the ascent were left in-situ (at least 1 peg at each belay). Abseil anchors have been installed.
Access
Parking at Kreithof. Then, as described in the Alpine Club (AV) guide, walk the base of the Laserz North Face (approx. 2 hours).
Gear50m ropes, 1.5 sets of cams, and ice screws for additional protection.
NotesThed mountain is located in the hunting ground, hence climbing is only permitted after the 1st of January.
See all photos
Comments
No comments yet...
Beauty
First ascent
Simon Gietl, Vittorio Messini 23/01/2026
By
Planetmountain.com
Orientation
North
Length
270m
Difficulty
M5, WI5
Published on
29/01/2026
Route
Routes in the same mountain group
Related news
29/01/2026 - Alpinism
Out of the Dark established on Laserz in Austria by Simon Gietl, Vittorio Messini On 23/01/2026 Simon Gietl and Vittorio Messini made the first ascent of 'Out of the Dark' on the north face of North Face of Laserz, Lienz Dolomites, Austria.