Climbing the Seldom Summited Aguja Bífida in Patagonia with Colin Haley

"Climbing the Seldom Summited Aguja Bífida in Patagonia with Colin Haley" is a rock climbing video (12 minutes) published by Tyler Karow on January 13, 2025 with 76K views. Available to watch free on CouchClimbs.

In January 2025, alpinist Colin Haley and filmmaker Tyler Karow set their sights on one of Patagonia's most elusive objectives: the Aguja Bífida, a seldom-climbed spire deep in the heart of the Torre massif. Following the Espolón Noreste on the northeast aspect, the two navigated the complex and committing terrain that has turned back countless parties before them, finally reaching the summit on January 10th. What follows is a raw, unfiltered look at high-stakes alpinism in one of the world's most unpredictable ranges. This film captures not just the climb, but the full Patagonian experience — the fleeting weather window, the physical and mental demands of committing to a remote objective, and the brutal hike out through relentless wind and rain that followed. Colin Haley is one of the most accomplished alpinists operating in Patagonia today, and watching him move through this seldom-visited terrain is a masterclass in efficiency and mountain sense. For anyone drawn to the sharp end of adventure climbing, this twelve-minute window into a genuine Patagonian first-rate ascent is essential viewing.

Tyler Karow · 12:55

Colin and I climbed the northeast aspect (Espolón Noreste, specifically) on January 10, 2025 and hiked out the next day fully saturated through sustained wind and rain.