Trip Report
Gym Climber's Guide to Patagonia

by Vitaliy M.
Thursday January 28, 2016 9:14am
...well, not as useful as an actual guide, but a friend from the gym asked me if I could write a report for the Planet Granite blog. While in Chalten, I took so many photos, that I didn't even want to deal with organizing them for a year. It would take at least a full day of work. Finally, I had a reason to get it done. Better now than never, right?

If anyone wants to check it out...


Here is my original NOT edited post. It has A LOT more photos:
http://vividrea1ity.blogspot.com/2016/01/gym-climbers-guide-to-patagonia.html



Edited Planet Granite blog post: http://www.planetgranite.com/news/2016/01/21/climbing-patagonia-by-vitaliy-musiyenko-an-essay-in-words-and-photos/

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Fitz Roy and I
Fitz Roy and I
Credit: Vitaliy M.
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Looking at the steak at the moment makes me want to puke. After climbing St. Exupery and hiking out, I followed it up with a few scoops of ice cream

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Poincenot and Fitz Roy!
Poincenot and Fitz Roy!
Credit: Vitaliy M.
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Vitaliy M. 		About the Author
Vitaliy M. is an annoying gym climber from San Francisco.

Comments
mikeyschaefer

climber
Sport-o-land
  Jan 28, 2016 - 10:25am PT
A bunch of great shots in there! You coming back down next year?
Vitaliy M.

Mountain climber
San Francisco
Author's Reply  Jan 28, 2016 - 10:34am PT
A bunch of great shots in there! You coming back down next year?

Hard to take a bad shot. I'd have to take more photos of the ground and my face, if I want to do that...for the next trip I will get a wide lens for sure. And bring the bigger camera along more often.
Yeah, hope to go back next year. It is difficult to find a solid partner who would be into harder things with an unknown outcome.

I'm worried about the exposure you're giving this area

Sorry, posting this was dumb. If the masses didn't see the area mentioned in the Alpinist, Rock&Ice and the Climbing, they WILL see it in my blog! Everyone knows that is like the most popular thing out there. LMAO :)
JEleazarian

Trad climber
Fresno CA
  Jan 28, 2016 - 11:34am PT
When I followed your link to the first blog, I was surprised to see how much Patagonia resembled the Palisades.

Seriously, though, the pictures you posted are wonderful, and makes me sad that it's unlikely I'll ever get there to climb. For that reason, I all the more appreciate your sharing this with us.

John
Ezra Ellis

Trad climber
North wet, and Da souf
  Jan 28, 2016 - 03:24pm PT
Thanks V, you have achieved a ton.
Vitaliy M.

Mountain climber
San Francisco
Author's Reply  Jan 28, 2016 - 07:38pm PT
When I followed your link to the first blog, I was surprised to see how much Patagonia resembled the Palisades.

Seriously, though, the pictures you posted are wonderful, and makes me sad that it's unlikely I'll ever get there to climb. For that reason, I all the more appreciate your sharing this with us.

John, the first photo you see when opening my blog is my cover photo, which is a shot of the Palisades! :) Or are you talking about the actual Fitz Roy Massif? They do not look alike, to me, as the Palisades are made out of dark alpine semi-solid rock and the peaks in the Fitz Roy Massif are made out of usually fairly solid granite. Not the Sierra Nevada....but it is alright. ;)

Don't lose your hopes, did you see the new feature for the Alps? The Google street view in the mountains, as I was told. You may be able to climb something out there from the comfort of your home, soon, maybe!
ß Î Ø T Ç H

Boulder climber
ne'er–do–well
  Jan 28, 2016 - 08:29pm PT
Now a word from our sponsor ...
Vitaliy M.

Mountain climber
San Francisco
Author's Reply  Jan 28, 2016 - 09:27pm PT
FYI, I am not sponsored by anyone. Never asked for equipment or got any gear from any manufacturer. I cover all my gear by what I get paid at work.

That red MH tent looks pretty, but I sold it after the trip. Earlier, it was completely useless during a rain-storm. Maybe it is supposed to ONLY be used when it is cold, but I did not like the quality at all. Some leaking is okay I guess, but it was not even something I'd call water-resistant. Had to continuously use our pot to get the water out of the tent. If we were not 15 miles in, would be a funny situation. And yes, I did have it seam sealed.
nopantsben

climber
europe
  Jan 29, 2016 - 03:31am PT
i love the photo of Bud describing his piece to that other guy. :)
this just in

climber
Justin Ross from North Fork
  Jan 30, 2016 - 07:29am PT
Had to repost this shot. Incredible lighting and composition.

GARY Owen

Trad climber
Lexington
  Jan 31, 2016 - 06:55pm PT
Always an inspiration. TFPU
cornel

climber
Lake Tahoe, Nevada
  Feb 3, 2016 - 08:47am PT
That is a fantastic shot!
Sierra Ledge Rat

Mountain climber
Old and Broken Down in Appalachia
  Feb 9, 2016 - 07:54am PT
I am voting for Vitaliy for president
GDavis

Social climber
SOL CAL
  Feb 9, 2016 - 08:28am PT
Did you send the pink route yet?
guyman

Social climber
Moorpark, CA.
  Feb 9, 2016 - 09:39am PT
Very nice.....

Thanks
Vitaliy M.

Mountain climber
San Francisco
Author's Reply  Feb 10, 2016 - 09:07am PT
Which pink route G? I am confused..
Brian in SLC

Social climber
Salt Lake City, UT
  Feb 10, 2016 - 11:03am PT
Wow...gorgeous!
johntp

Trad climber
Punter, Little Rock
  Feb 10, 2016 - 11:11am PT
Nice pics!
adikted

Boulder climber
Tahooooeeeee
  Feb 10, 2016 - 12:32pm PT
When I was there 3 seasons ago I went by myself and had one shot at climbing, got my ass kicked but learned a lot..Hoping to go back next season and get some stuff done!! Thanks for the stoke V...

Greg
Vitaliy M.

Mountain climber
San Francisco
Author's Reply  Feb 10, 2016 - 01:35pm PT
Same Greg I met by the ski resort on 89? We got to get out and climb something!
k-man

Gym climber
SCruz
  Feb 10, 2016 - 01:38pm PT
From one gym climber to another: Way to get outside and get past the funky green-tape TR!
michaeld

climber
Beta Sprayer at your Gym
  Feb 10, 2016 - 01:41pm PT
Awesome Vitaliy!
Gnome Ofthe Diabase

climber
Out Of Bed
  Feb 10, 2016 - 07:59pm PT
Hey
D2R2 play em if ya got 'em or read 'm n' weep,


Hey, -vitaliy-musiyenko-an-essay-in-words-and-photos/ Nice "Cards", WELL PLAY'ED

Phukin' sweet!
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EXCLNT

'nuff said
justthemaid

climber
Jim Henson's Basement
  Feb 12, 2016 - 08:16am PT
Nice read, thanks for posting!
Larry Nelson

Social climber
  May 4, 2016 - 12:20pm PT
Bump for another great TR
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