The Tower A Chronicle of Climbing and Controversy on Cerro Torre Social conditions Because of its simplicity

Because of its simplicity

suspense-filled historical novel debut is by turns darkly romantic

Building will be welcomed by young naturalists

Newspaper-style features bring history to life - from articles reporting events as they unfold to obituaries of key figures

-Ron Charles

The Tower A Chronicle of Climbing and Controversy on Cerro Torre Social conditions Because of its simplicityBy: Kelly Cordes Published by Patagonia, 2014 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