David Lama on the headwall
© Lincoln Else/Red Bull Content Pool
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Cerro Torre: Photos to make you sit up in awe
It’s two years since David Lama’s climb of Cerro Torre, but the shots will still leave you inspired.
Written by Tarquin Cooper
1 min readPublished on
One of the most eagerly awaited climbing films is about to come out. Cerro Torre: A Snowball’s Chance in Hell tells the story of David Lama's three expeditions to the legendary Patagonian peak. The story ends with the first free ascent of the Compressor Route.
But to get to you inspired, we showcase some of the best shots from the expedition. Enjoy...
The peak of dreams
The peak of dreams© Corey Rich/Red Bull Content Pool
The walk in
The walk in © Corey Rich/Red Bull Content Pool
The only way is up
The only way is up© Corey Rich/Red Bull Content Pool
Wake up view of David Lama and Peter Ortner.
Who forgot the tent? © Corey Rich/Red Bull Content Pool
“A mountain desecrated.”© Lincoln Else/Red Bull Content Pool
David Lama – wonder kid climber© Manuel Ferrigato / Red Bull Content Pool
Room with a view© [unknown]
Watch me! © Lincoln Else/Red Bull Content Pool
Glacial weather© Corey Rich/Red Bull Content Pool
Hang in there© Lincoln Else/Red Bull Content Pool
Light my fire© Corey Rich/Red Bull Content Pool
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