NOLS Instructors to Attempt East Face of El-Lonko

February 24, 2009

Mugs
The Mugs Stump Award, announced this year at the Ouray Ice Festival, granted funds to three NOLS Instructors for a climb attempt in Patagonia.

Josh Beckner, Dave Anderson, and Jared Spaulding will attempt the unclimbed east face of El Lonko, or the North Arete of nearby Mariposa, located in the remote Pirate Valley of the Argentine Patagonia. The qualifications for the award include the strength of the team, an objective that pushes the limits of modern Alpanism, and emphasizes light and fast, Leave No Trace climbing. Congratulations to our Instructors and we hope to update you with their progress.

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