Compressor route
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Official statement of David Lama
I came to Patagonia to attempt a freeclimbing ascent of the compressor route on Cerro Torre. A filmteam was with us to document the attempt. Every step made in Parque Nacional Los Glaciares and the Cero Torre was executed in accordance with the rules and regulations as set out by the local mountain guides and the ... Visa merpark administration; all necessary permits have been requested and granted. Due to bad weather and bad conditions we were forced to return home even earlier than planned. This made it impossible for us to remove the fixed ropes and gear we had left before our departure. Therefore we engaged some pro guides to remove it for us, as soon as conditions would allow it. Constant communication with the local authorities during the project and the cleaning effort ensured that all standards were met and - if possible - surpassed. The current status is that the project is on hold until next year. The entire shoulder and wall have been cleaned, except for bolts used for the production which will definitely be removed after next years attempt. Personally, I don't believe that we did anything wrong. In fact it was us to remove loads of old, ruined ropes and slings from the mountain which were left behind by others... I kindly ask you to judge my project at its end. I'm looking forward to returning next season, Patagonia has impressed me more than anything that I have seen before.
Regards, David