| From | Austria 🇦🇹 |
| Date of birth | 12th Sep 1926 |
| Date of death | 2nd Feb 1959 |
| Age | 32 years old |
| Gender | Male |
| Notable Partnerships | |
| Cesare Maestri | |
One of the leading climbers of his time [1]
Austrian guide, rock climber and Alpinist noted for his fast and lightly-protected ascents, sometimes solo, and his skill on both rock and ice.
He died, apparently from an ice avalanche, whilst on Cerro Torre. His partner Cesare Maestri claimed this was descending after a successful ascent. Building on work by Ken Wilson, Rolando Garibotti and Kelly Cordes have removed any lingering doubt that they did not summit.
Torre Egger is named after him on Maestri's suggestion after Egger's death.
[2] https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12200413800
[3] Cordes, K (2014) The Tower. US Patagonia Books.
| From | Austria 🇦🇹 |
| Date of birth | 12th Sep 1926 |
| Date of death | 2nd Feb 1959 |
| Age | 32 years old |
| Gender | Male |
| Notable Partnerships | |
| Cesare Maestri | |
One of the leading climbers of his time [1]
Austrian guide, rock climber and Alpinist noted for his fast and lightly-protected ascents, sometimes solo, and his skill on both rock and ice.
He died, apparently from an ice avalanche, whilst on Cerro Torre. His partner Cesare Maestri claimed this was descending after a successful ascent. Building on work by Ken Wilson, Rolando Garibotti and Kelly Cordes have removed any lingering doubt that they did not summit.
Torre Egger is named after him on Maestri's suggestion after Egger's death.
[2] https://publications.americanalpineclub.org/articles/12200413800
[3] Cordes, K (2014) The Tower. US Patagonia Books.