Torre Egger
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Torre Egger is one of the peaks in the Southern Patagonian Ice Field in South America, located between Argentina and Chile,[2] west of Cerro Chalten (or Fitz Roy). Torre Egger lies between Cerro Torre, the highest in a four mountain chain[3] and Cerro Standhardt. It is named after the Austrian alpinist Toni Egger (1926–1959), who died while climbing on Cerro Torre.
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Torre Egger | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 2,685 m (8,809 ft) |
Prominence | 275 m (902 ft)[1] |
Coordinates | 49°17′34″S 73°05′54″W |
Geography | |
Location | Patagonia, Argentina, Chile (disputed)[2] |
Parent range | Andes |
Climbing | |
First ascent | February 1976: Bragg, Donini, Wilson (US) |
Easiest route | rock/snow/ice |
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