Salín is a mountain at the border of

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and

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with an elevation of metres. Salin is within the following mountain ranges: Argentine Andes,

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. Its territory is within the Argentinean protection area of Provincial Fauna Reserve Los Andes. It is on the border of 3 provinces: Argentinean province of

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; Chilean provinces of

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and

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. Its slopes are within 3 cities: Argentinean city of Tolar Grande, Chilean cities of

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and

(Chile).

Elevation

Other data from available

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yields 6024 metres,

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6008 metres and

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6066 metres. The height of the nearest

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is 4546

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, leading to a

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of 1494

. Salin is considered a Mountain Range according to the ''Dominance System'' and its dominance is 24.74%. Its

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is Pular and the

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is 14.2

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First Ascent

Salin was first climbed by Sergio Bossini and Carlos Mas (Argentina) in October 5 th 1960.

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Elevation

First Ascent

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