On the ascent of Mt Biarchedi the big rock walls of the Trango Towers and the Cathedrals fall behind.

Expeditions in Asia

KARAKORUM/84 (Pakistan)
Alpine expedition (2 members)
• Himalayas. Probably the first expedition to this area where porters support was hardly required.
• Group Paiju. Attempt to climb a 6756m virgin mount, reaching 6400m in height.
• Biarchedi (6759m). Opening a route of great difficulty on this virgin mount. First ascent in the world.

		Press reports
			Desnivel June/July 1985: Dos piratas en el Karakorum Extrem: Pequeña aventura en el Karakorum

	View of Dhaulagiri, surrounded by clouds, on the trek to approach the basecamp.

ANNAPURNA/85 (Nepal Himalayas)
Alpine solo
• 1st Galician expedition to an 8000m peak.
• 1st Spanish solo in winter (bad weather and lack of means ruined the summit attempt)