Climbing Gold
The Greatest Lie Chapter 4: Belief
Nov 10, 2023
Climbers Hayden and Jason face reality after a successful ascent, while a rescue mission unfolds. Frustration and police involvement in El Chaltén. David Lama returns to the mountain. The impact of removing bolts on Saratore. Tragic incidents involving Hayden Kennedy and David Loma. Investigation of a photo from Maestry's book. Exploring the power of belief and gratitude.
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- The controversy surrounding the removal of Maestry's bolts on Cerro Torre highlighted the division in the climbing community regarding the balance between tradition and innovation.
- David Lama's free ascent of Cerro Torre without the bolts validated the argument that the mountain could still be conquered without artificial aids and inspired climbers worldwide.
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The Legacy of the Compressor Route
The controversy surrounding the removal of Maestry's compressor route on Cerro Torre led to a heated global debate and divided the climbing community. Some climbers felt that the bolts stifled innovation and that removing them would inspire climbers to rise to the challenge of the mountain. Others viewed the removal as disrespectful and disregarding the community's input. The chopping of the bolts led to a swift and fierce backlash against Hayden and Jason, causing them to lose trust and friendship within the climbing community.
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