the dragon's back
5.11 A0, will go free at 5.12-
Alpine Climbing Difficult
- Distance
- 5.5 km
- Ascent
- 580 m
- Descent
- 1.3 km
- Low Point
- 861 m
- High Point
- 2 km
- Gradient
- 35˚
This is a popular alpine climbing route which is generally considered to be difficult. It's remote, it features high exposure and is typically done between July and September. From a low point of 861 m to the maximum altitude of 2 km, the route covers 5.5 km, 580 vertical metres of ascent and 1272 vertical metres of descent.
Description
beautiful climb up an imposing buttress in the heart of Nadina. There will be a topo posted on the terrace rock climbing page
Difficulty
Difficult
The beginning of truly technical terrain which might involve pitched climbing on rock and/or ice, exposed terrain and complex route finding in ascent and descent. Equivalent to AD, AD+
High Exposure
Much of the route is difficult to protect and a fall could be disastrous at certain points.
Remoteness
Away from help but easily accessed.