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Paradigm Shift - Central Tower of Paine

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The route line of 'Paradigm Shift' on the east face of the Central Tower Paine in the Torres del Paine massif in Patagonia, first ascended by Trevor Anthes, Harry Kinnard and Myles Moser over a period of 41 days from 22 January to 2 March 2026

Trevor Anthes

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First ascent

Trevor Anthes, Harry Kinnard, Myles Moser 22/01-4/03/2026

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Orientation

East

Length

1200m

Height

2460m

Difficulty

VII, 5.12+ A2

Departure

Parque Nacional Torres del Paine

Published on

24/03/2026

Route

With phenomenal climbing from the bottom to the top, Paradigm Shift climbs its way up the east face of the Central Tower of Paine in the Torres del Paine massif in Patagonia. The 1200m route was established over 41 days capsule style after Anthes and Moser, together with Hugo Perez and Kellen McGrath, had made a 30-day attempt the previous season. After 29 independent pitches, the final 7 are shared with the classic Bonington - Whillans route.

Getting there

Reach the Parque Nacional Torres del Paine from Puerto Natales. From Puerto Natales various bus operators offer open-ended return tickets to the park, almost 120km away. Buses depart at around 7 am and take over 4 hours to reach the park. The main entrance is Guardería & Rifugio Laguna Amarga, at the northern end of the park; all tourists are brought here and they must purchase a park permit and register before entering. Buses then continue to the Sede Administrativa Lago del Toro, from where most depart in the early afternoon for the return trip to Puerto Natales.

Access

From Guardería Laguna Amarga walk to Campamento Torres and then the Torres del Paine Lookout. Details of the trek.