South America, Argentina, Cordillera de Ansilta, San Juan Province

Publication Year: 1971.

Cordillera de Ansilta, San Juan Province. Antonio Beorchia, Sergio G. Job and Jorge Varas on February 11, made the first ascent of the unnamed south peak (5100 meters, 16,733 feet) of Pico Ansilta #5, via its rocky southeast slopes. They christened this peak Pico Fantin, after a well known Italian climber and mountain writer. Two days later, C. Eguaburo, Adán Godoy, plus Job and Varas, made the fifth ascent of Pico de Ansilta #4 (5130 meters, 16,831 feet).