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The Greatest Lie Chapter 2: Disneyland

Climbing Gold

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The Controversial Compressor Route

This chapter discusses the controversy surrounding the establishment of the compressor route in Patagonia. It explores the climber's determination and disregard for natural features, as well as the contrasting methods of drilling bolts. The chapter also delves into the limited access to climbing information in the 1970s and the criticism faced by the route and claims of a previous ascent.

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