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The Tower: A Chronicle of Climbing and Controversy on Cerro Torre
Kelly Cordes
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Description for The Tower: A Chronicle of Climbing and Controversy on Cerro Torre
Hardback. Num Pages: 400 pages, illustrations. BIC Classification: 1KLSA; WSZG. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 242 x 160 x 30. Weight in Grams: 778.
Patagonia's Cerro Torre, considered by many the most beautiful peak in the world, draws the finest and most devoted technical alpinists to its 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 attempting to retrace his route but finding only contradictions. This chronicle of hubris, heroism, controversies and epic journeys offers a glimpse into the human condition, and why some pursue extreme endeavors that at face value have no worth.
Patagonia's Cerro Torre, considered by many the most beautiful peak in the world, draws the finest and most devoted technical alpinists to its 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 attempting to retrace his route but finding only contradictions. This chronicle of hubris, heroism, controversies and epic journeys offers a glimpse into the human condition, and why some pursue extreme endeavors that at face value have no worth.
Product Details
Publisher
Patagonia Books
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
400
Place of Publication
Ventura, United States
ISBN
9781938340338
SKU
V9781938340338
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Ref
99-15
About Kelly Cordes
Kelly Cordes maximizes outdoor time and climbing alpine-style routes. His climbing includes the first ascent of the Azeem Ridge in "disaster style." He writes to support his passion for climbing and is a Patagonia Ambassador. He lives in Estes Park, CO.
Reviews for The Tower: A Chronicle of Climbing and Controversy on Cerro Torre
Winner for Banff Mountain Book Awards, 2015, Mountain and Wilderness Literature
Nonfiction The contrast between the old and the new, very centered opinions by the author and a twist at the end that I was certainly not expecting made it one of the best mountain books I ever read. Cheers to Cordes and his brilliantly written book Thecampsiteblog.com The ... Read more
Nonfiction The contrast between the old and the new, very centered opinions by the author and a twist at the end that I was certainly not expecting made it one of the best mountain books I ever read. Cheers to Cordes and his brilliantly written book Thecampsiteblog.com The ... Read more