Agner - Spigolo Nord (Gilberti Soravito)
View route detailsFrom a clearly visible notch formed by a detached turret, climb a small dihedral (IV-) which is followed to its end, then enter a chimney (III-)... and so, after a morning bath in the dew, the mugaio also soaks our spare shoes and trousers. We quickly simul-climb up to the middle ledge, where it is possible to bivouac. After a snack break, we set off again toward the dihedrals that bring us back onto the ridge crest. The variation taken by the Triestine climbers (V+), which looks beautiful and inviting, is not followed. The pitches are long, mostly in simul-climbing with occasional protection here and there. It is my turn for the VI- crack, which is literally pouring with water. After this difficult pitch we are convinced we have reached the top, but it is not so! Another 400 meters remain, and under rain and snow we finally reach the summit, with the sun reappearing for just a few minutes to grant us the pleasure of the long-awaited top. The descent is endless, and in heavy rain it feels even worse. In Frassene we are met by Jacopo, a Milanese guy who lives in Taibon, who, after a couple of beers, drives us back to our car and invites us to dinner at his home! Thanks Jacopo, you’re a legend!
