David Lama on the first free ascent of Compressor Route on Cerro Torre

An interesting interview with David Lama after his successful free ascent of the Compressor Route on Cerro Torre:
http://rockandice.com/news/1793-tnb-lama-disagrees-with-ct-bolt-chopping

Also, the story of this climb from Lama's own website:

http://www.david-lama.com/en/news.html?no_cache=1&tx_lamanews_pi2%5Bnewsuid%5D=268&tx_lamanews_pi1%5Bnewsuid%5D=268&tx_lamanews_pi1%5Bnewspage%5D=0

Lama has received a lot of flack from the climbing community over the last few years, but you have to admit, he is an incredibly talented climber.

Cerro Torre Controversy

A worthwhile essay by Colin Haley about the Compressor Route bolt cutting controversy.  Even if you don't agree with what he says, he says it quite well and gives a great argument.  Well worth your time to read it.

Colin Haley's Essay concerning Cerro Torre and Compressor Route bolt cutting