Hansjorg Auer opens a new route: Bruderliebe in Marmolada

Name of the route: Bruderliebe – First ascent: August 21st 2011 in 11.5 hours First ascensionist: Hansjoerg Auer with his brother Vitus Auer Time spent to open the route: 8 days over e period of two months for the lower section. The upper part was opened during the first free ascent. Area of the route: Pilastro Dorso d’Elefante, Marmolada South Face, Belluno, Italy. 19 pitches, up to the grade 8b/8b+. Total vertical gain on rock: 800 meters Protections: Camalots up to #3, pitons, bolts only where necessary Read the story on www.thenorthfacejournal.com