Majadita

Cumbre de la Majadita is a mountain peak in the province of San Juan in Argentina near the town of Rodeo. It was one of the last 6000m+ peaks in the Andes to be climbed,[2] the first recorded ascent being in December 1996.

Majadita
Cumbre de la Majadita from the west.
Highest point
Elevation6,280 m (20,600 ft)[1]
Prominence2,113 m (6,932 ft)[1]
ListingUltra
Coordinates30°25′12″S 69°46′51″W[1]
Geography
Majadita
Argentina
LocationArgentina
Parent rangeAndes
Climbing
First ascentJohn Biggar on December 4, 1996
Easiest routeNorth slopes

The peak has some large but easy angled glaciers on its flanks.

See also

References

  1. "Argentina and Chile North Ultra-Prominences" Peaklist.org. Retrieved 2013-02-25.
  2. Biggar, John (2020). The Andes: A Guide for Climbers and Skiers (5th ed.). Andes Publishing (Scotland). pp. 248 pp. ISBN 978-0-9536087-6-8.


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