The Hardest Line - Free Compressor Route | Cerro Torre | Patagonia - Calum Muskett and Dave MacLeod

Climbing one of the hardest climbs in the world on Cerro Torre isn't always just about the climb, the weather plays a strong part of the Patagonia climbing culture. Could two of the best British climbers even get to see the mountain, let alone climb it?
Back in early 2014, Calum Muskett and Dave MacLeod set out for Patagonia to repeat David Lama's free Compressor Route on Cerro Torre. With pitches up to 8a and bold, committing climbing high on the mountain, it is probably one of the hardest alpine climbs in the world.
But, Patagonia is famous for its foul weather and month-long storms. Would two of Britain's best climbers even get to see the mountain, let alone try one of the hardest, most famous and controversial climbs in the world?
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[@namokab71]

After seing this video (and others), I realize how lucky we were when visiting the area 21 years ago. Cerro Torre had been invisible for 5 weeks but appeared without clouds for only one hour our first morning. The first time Cerro Torre was visible in the 2000's. Most people who were in the area missed the opportunity to see it because the time window was so short. We had only two days in El Chaltén. Two beautiful days. Some people have luck in love, some have it in weather.

[@maxmaximus2608]

We just got back, mountains packed in clouds over days, crazy weather changes, most beautiful hikes... priceless!

[@RabEquipment]

The weather is crazy, but it makes it all the more special when you get the good stuff 🤙

[@yallowrosa]

1:00 Bolts were NOT drilled by Lama but the guide Markus Pucher, and it was done as part of his trip sponsored by Red Bull. Many of the bolts were drilled next to cracks, which are usually used by climbers for protection on the route.

[@1967davidsrebrnik]

This brings me back 25 years. This amazing part of the world, the sunrise colors, that straight dirt road (at the beginning), and these 2 lovely photogenic mountains.

[@RabEquipment]

Such an incredible place! Thanks 👍

[@nickyfeast7741]

Jiq

[@akusantafe]

Been a climber for a very long time (malleable steel pitons, steel carabiners, pre-Goldline ropes). Never enjoyed an expedition report more than this one. There are many stories about trips to the mountains, with many different outcomes, but they are all worth telling! Well edited!

[@johnhulsker9123]

Bravo!!

[@semperoccultus]

GREAT VIDEO.no word.the incredible is this peak is only 3.000 meter.but the tragedy and trouble caused is like at himalaian peak.5.000 meter more!!

[@Argentus2009]

Magnífica mi Argentina🇦🇷♥️

[@MrFg1980]

Weather.
It's the story of a mountaineers life.

[@federicoezequielmackin]

QUE BONITO MI PAIS !!!

[@Xavieous1]

My perspective on Patagonia climbing: "I'd love to go, it looks Soooo good". Also my perspective on patagonia climbing " F*** that, I will never go and spend that much time for a few days of 'maybe' good weather".

[@dougdavis8986]

Pussy

[@diegoazpeitia5708]

That's if you go on winter

[@keylanguagetuition6581]

Thanks, but wrong song I think? It sounds quite similar to one of the title tracks to 'The Piano' fillm.

[@philwaters9751]

Anyone know who did the piano music in this vid?

[@keylanguagetuition6581]

Yes please, song at 5.00? Can't find it in Google

[@fragletemmer]

Fairly confident it's Ludovico Einaudi, maybe something on "I giorni" but i fail to recognize the exact song.

[@kevinbrooks1104]

Just walk on up the bolts 🔩

[@GrausamesIch]

Helo, what's the song at 1:34? Thanks :-)

[@pittviper6320]

Dave mccloud - a young stanis baratheon?

[@RabEquipment]

😂 not a bad shout 😂

[@blacktoothfox677]

& his budget Ed Sheeran buddy

[@pepobaumann]

Maybe a young Bjorn Ironside

[@benpoulter5040]

Does anyone know the piece of music that starts playing at 5:00?

[@fragletemmer]

Fairly confident it's Ludovico Einaudi, maybe something on "I giorni" but i fail to recognize the exact song.

[@philwaters9751]

@@fragletemmer tHANKS... TOP STUFF.

[@idkgg9588]

Marco Zannone - Discovery / pretty late reply lol ruclips.net/video/RKq4u5Fa2YI/видео.html

[@giovannifassino7384]

Seriously, what's the name of the piece playing at 5.00?? Just beautiful

[@davidk.8608]

I think it maybe Under your mind by Cel.

[@fragletemmer]

Fairly confident it's Ludovico Einaudi, maybe something on "I giorni" but i fail to recognize the exact song.

[@idkgg9588]

Marco Zannone - Discovery ruclips.net/video/RKq4u5Fa2YI/видео.html

[@dannydillon997]

Music is terrible other than that great video, congrats to calum and Dave.

[@3vimages471]

Fail.

[@goldreserve]

Title should make it clear they didn't climb it. Thumbs down.

[@paulmitchell5349]

How much carbon was burnt getting there.....and back?

[@MrFg1980]

The required amount.

[@Tomdog83]

Whatever amount

[@Beni-pj7dx]

What a stupid question

[@psywalker7973]

And I just wasted 11 minutes of my life.. Could add "Summit not acheived" in the title..

[@andrewmitchell5807]

It's a Dave McLeod vid. Your time was not wasted dumbass