The Cowboy Direct | E8/7c+ (approx) Multi-pitch at Trango Towers

Pakistan
34 pitches.

East Face of Nameless Tower. Initially given VII 5.13a.

Contributors
118 contributions since 11th April 2026.
3 contributions since 12th April 2026.
2 contributions since 12th April 2026.

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Ascents

6 successful ascents recorded.

Climber Style Ascent Date Suggested Grade
First ascent. With Todd Skinner, Mike Lilygreen and Jeff Bechtel.

Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch.

After Steve Bechtel returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother Jeff, who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before. [1]

References

[1] https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent
First ascent. With Bobby Model, Mike Lilygreen and Jeff Bechtel.

Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch.

After Steve Bechtel returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother Jeff, who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before. [1]

References

[1] https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent
First ascent. With Todd Skinner, Bobby Model and Jeff Bechtel.

Spent 60 nights on the wall, at least one person on the team free climbed each pitch.

After Steve Bechtel returned home due to illness. His position on the team was later filled by his younger brother Jeff, who was brought along only to manage Base Camp. Jeff had climbed only a few times before. [1]

References

[1] https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12199629701/Asia-Pakistan-Trango-Nameless-Tower-Free-Ascent
Second ascent. With Jordan Cannon and Jesse Huey.

References

[1] https://gripped.com/news/americans-make-historic-repeat-of-a-5-13a-on-trango-tower/

[2] https://www.instagram.com/p/Cvz2-D5INf-/
Second ascent. With Jordan Cannon and Matt Segal.

References

[1] https://gripped.com/news/americans-make-historic-repeat-of-a-5-13a-on-trango-tower/

[2] https://www.instagram.com/p/Cvz2-D5INf-/
Second ascent. With Matt Segal and Jesse Huey.

References

[1] https://gripped.com/news/americans-make-historic-repeat-of-a-5-13a-on-trango-tower/

[2] https://www.instagram.com/p/Cvz2-D5INf-/

[3] https://www.instagram.com/p/C8fB_0Fpq06/