Burke-Proctor Attempt | Cerro Torre | A4 Big Wall


6c | A4. A visionary attempt on the East Face of Cerro Torre, Proctor and Burke retreated from just short of the junction with the west ridge.

References

[1] https://pataclimb.com/climbingareas/chalten/torregroup/torre/english.html

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Ascents

2 recorded ascents.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
Phil Burke Alternate Leads 29th Jan 1981
First ascent.

Burke, one of the best English alpinists at the time said that the second to last pitch was the hardest he had ever lead in his life. Their highpoint is 30 meters below the ridge and about 30 meters left (east) of the 2005 route El Arca.

References

[1] https://pataclimb.com/climbingareas/chalten/torregroup/torre/english.html

Tom Proctor Alternate Leads 29th Jan 1981
First ascent.

Tom quit climbing after this ascent, focusing on caving instead.

References

[1] https://pataclimb.com/climbingareas/chalten/torregroup/torre/english.html