REPORT

on the ascent of Sass Pordoi (2952 m) in the Dolomites (Italy) via the Northwest wall (route "Fedele") category 4B, approximately, by the team of the alpine club "Gorniak" (Saint-Petersburg) on July 31, 2004

Saint-Petersburg 2004

Climbing Passport

1. Climbing area: Dolomites (Italy), Val di Fassa, Gruppo Sella
2. Peak name: Sass Pordoi (2952 m) Route name: via Northwest wall (route "Fedele")
3. Category of difficulty: 4B, approximately
4. Route type: rock climbing
5. Height difference: 800 m Route length: 1395 m Length of sections:
   • category I: 420 m
   • category II: 150 m
   • category III: 355 m
   • category IV: 470 m Average slope of the wall: 69°
6. Number of pitons and protection used: 59
7. Team's total climbing time: 10 h 30 min
8. Team leader: Smirnov Viktor Valeryevich, Master of Sports Team member: Primak Leonid Nikolaevich, 1st sports category
9. Coach: Smirnov Viktor Valeryevich
10. Departure for the route: 6:30 AM, July 31, 2004 Arrival at the summit: 5:00 PM, July 31, 2004 Return to base camp: 7:30 PM, July 31, 2004

Fig. 1. General view of the Northwest wall of Sass Pordoi, 2952 m. (Taken from the slopes of Sassolungo on July 27, 2004)

Fig. 2. Route profile from the right. (Taken from Canazei on July 23, 2004)

Fig. 3. Map of the climbing area

Fig. 4. At the summit of Sass Pordoi

Fig. 5. Route diagram in UIAA symbols

Fig. 6. Technical photograph of the route

Fig. 7. Crux (IV+) in the upper part of the wall. Primak L. leads

Fig. 8. At the summit of Sass Pordoi