Majadita Explained

Majadita
Elevation M:6280
Elevation Ref:[1]
Prominence M:2113
Listing:Ultra
Map:Argentina
Map Size:200
Location:Argentina
Range:Andes
Coordinates:-30.42°N -69.7808°W
First Ascent:John Biggar on December 4, 1996
Easiest Route:North slopes

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.

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

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Notes and References

  1. http://peaklist.org/WWlists/ultras/andes1.html "Argentina and Chile North Ultra-Prominences"
  2. Book: Biggar, John . The Andes: A Guide for Climbers and Skiers (5th ed.) . Andes Publishing (Scotland) . 2020 . 248 pp . 978-0-9536087-6-8 .