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The Tower: A Chronicle of Climbing and Controversy on Cerro Torre

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Patagonia’s Cerro Torre, regarded as by many probably the most beautiful peak on the earth, draws the finest and such a lot devoted technical alpinists to its mountain climbing challenges. But controversy has swirled around this ice-capped peak since Cesare Maestri claimed first ascent in 1959. Since then a debate has raged, with world-class climbers making an attempt to retrace his route but finding best contradictions. This chronicle of hubris, heroism, controversies and epic journeys offers a glimpse into the human condition, and why a few pursue extreme endeavors that at face worth haven’t any price.
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