The routes

The route climbs good rock up an interesting mix of cracks, slabs and overhangs. Only in three sections is the rock slightly friable, namely on the three crux pitches. Due to the bad weather we established the route after a...

First ascended in winter 1972 with few pegs and no aid, this route represented a milestone in mountaineering both for its grade and style of ascent. Nowadays it is an interesting route, perhaps slightly discontinuous, but worth repeating, if only...

Hyperscotoni takes an interesting and difficult line up the center of the immense Cima Scotoni, joining via Lacedelli at the first ledge and sharing two of its pitches before continuing on up direct. The rock quality is good, and...

This is one of the classic outings in the Dolomites. Great intuition enabled the first ascentionists to work their way up this immense overhanging wall. The second crux pitch, when finally freed, was a reference mark for things to come....

The Skotonata galatika requires a certain degree of experience and fitness due to its length, exposure and difficulty. Bolts were placed on lead, resulting in run-outs on the easier pitches and a first pitch, which takes natural pro. The climbing...