South America, Argentina, Cordón de Portillo

Publication Year: 1957.

Cordón de Portillo. Climbers from the club Andinista Mendoza made a number of first ascents in this range, which also lies southeast of Aconcagua. These were Gemelo Norte, 17,700 feet, January 13, 1956, and Torre del Campanario, 17,050 feet, January 16, by R. Vidone, R. Gallop, S. Chiartano; Krakus, 16,575 feet, January 14, by M. Czareba; Yeporá, 16,575 feet, January 15, by J. Casanova, F. Bellinaud, U. Vitale.