Enduring Patagonia

Crouch vividly describes the technical and psychological aspects of climbing,
as well as the distinctions of the Patagonian peaks. There he completes a
successful climb up the Compressor Route of Cerro Torre, one of the world’s
most sought-after summits; a first ascent of the north face of Aguja
Poincenot; and a treacherous winter ascent of the west face of Cerro Torre
with a Swiss team, another first.