Climbing Gold The Greatest Lie Chapter 2: Disneyland
Oct 20, 2023
Climber Cesare Maestri returns to Cerro Torre with controversial methods to conquer the mountain. The controversy surrounding the compressor route and doubts about Maestri's ascent are explored. The discovery of Tony Edgar's remains raises questions. Contrasting climbing terrain exposes a lie in Patagonia. Jim Birdwell and Steve Brewer's successful climb challenges Maestri's claims.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Sponsorship, Equipment Challenges, and Unconventional Bolts in Harsh Winter Conditions
01:33 • 2min
The Controversial Compressor Route
03:17 • 9min
The Italian Climbers' Expedition to Saratore
12:20 • 2min
The Debate on the First Ascent of Cerro Torre
14:24 • 3min
The Discovery of Tony Edgar
17:09 • 7min
Contrasting Climbing Terrain and Exposing a Lie
24:30 • 3min
Climbing the Southeast Ridge
27:43 • 14min