Eiger west flank, the easiest route
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 27 ก.ย. 2024
- Eiger is one of the most famous summits in the Alps. This almost 4,000 meter peak is best known for its North Face, called Nordwand in German. It offers many routes to the summit, the most popular of these passes via the Mittellegi ridge which is the historic route characterized by vertiginous passages throughout the ascent. The most infamous and the most challenging is the North Wall route with its speed record of 2 hours 22 minutes 50 seconds established by Ueli Steck in 2015.
I have always been impressed by all the climbers reaching the top of this imposing mountain. The idea of climbing the latter solo began to formulate in my head. However to realise this dream I needed to gain more experience on solo ascents. After several solo summits and in particular that of the Wetterhorn, I finally felt ready.
I'm not a big rock climber so my choice naturally fell towards the western flank route which is rarely frequented. I would like to share here with you my challenge and the unforgettable adventure.
Please watch the video and experience the amazing journey with me.
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This is an honest down to earth, exceptional well made video of an 'ordinary' guy who wants to do something exceptional. It is not one who has climbed the North face in under two hours using a pogo stick, or the first to walk on a tight rope from Eiger to Monch. Privilege to share your experience, albeit on a video.
I share your analysis. What counts is not a sporting achievement, but the feelings that everyone can live by realizing their 'simple and achievable' dreams.
My goal is not to set any records, I am not a top athlete. For someone who never walks, walking 5 kilometers could feel like conquering Mount Everest. You just have to dare to do it. Thank you for this honest feedback.
An bloke who thinks that AGW is real 🤣
I wonder if the north face mattered until the summit was reached (not looking up the history)?
Well the stereotypical adventurers music just makes it's so annoying to try and enjoy the video
@@JustBrowsing777 I understand where you're coming from. I've uploaded a version of the video with lower music to make it more enjoyable. You can check it out here: th-cam.com/video/oTAD14AwKjE/w-d-xo.html. Hope this version is better!
2,000m on your first day! I love the fact that you hiked up from Grindelwald and didn't take the train. As an old "burned out" mountain climber I am looking at getting back into climbing and in the same spirit you have shown in this video. Bravo!
A very nice and motivating feedback for me, thank you! I hope you will realize all your future projects. Showing that it is possible is my goal. I wish you good luck.
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Thank you for that great video. My Father died on the descent of The Eiger in 1992 when I was very young. It has always been my ambition to conquer it 1 day and this video has just gave me extra motivation. Thank you.
Thank you for your comment. I'm really sorry to hear what happened to your father. I'm not here to give advice, I don't know if you already do mountaineering or want to do it, but to tackle the Eiger, even by the easiest of routes, you have to be very well prepared. On my video I move quickly without too much difficulty but in reality it was not so easy, especially alone. I wish you good luck to achieve your ambition but prepare yourself well and when you are on the way you can always stop and go back down if you don't feel confident, the mountain will always be there for another time.
Great video. Very inspirational. Thank you
I recall reading about that, we used to spend most summers in the alps. Your father was Willie? And that was the trip where John Barry (who wrote one of the finest books on alpine techniques) was seriously questioned and stripped of his guiding credentials. It must be hugely difficult for you to contemplate climbing The Eiger given the family tragedy but if you can, I hope you experience what no doubt drove your father to climb. I’ve done a handful of the 4000m peaks but never the Eiger. All I’d say is every single one will be a remarkable experience and the memory will stay with you forever. They may be expensive too, but the Swiss guides are excellent and they know the conditions better than anyone, not that you probably need me to tell you that.
My first trip to the Alps in 1979, I climbed the Western flank route, Smutt ridge and down the Hornli, then off to Mont Blanc catching the cable car to the mid station then up to the Vallot but returning the same way. What a great two weeks of my life. It inspired me to go back to Chamonix year after year, forty in all. I loved the Alps for climbing, mountaineering and running. Now I'm 68 with severe arthritis in my right hip, but I wouldn't change my former life for anything. Great video and thanks for brining back my youth.
Your story is truly inspiring and a beautiful testament to the lifelong allure of the Alps. It's wonderful how these adventures have left such a lasting impact. Although challenges may come, the memories and experiences are invaluable. Thank you for sharing and for the kind words about the video. If you enjoyed this, you might also like my other video from the area Bionnassay: th-cam.com/video/DKA6eAAKqBM/w-d-xo.html. Don't hesitate to subscribe for more content that might rekindle those fond memories of your mountaineering days.
What a personality! Charming, realistic, intelligent, charismatic. Not trying to show off. Beautifully edited video. Lovely quirky, thoughtful little details."Never too late": you are a star!
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video and appreciated the little details. If you liked this one, feel free to check out my other videos for more adventures. And don't forget to subscribe for future updates. Thanks again for your support! 🌟
Thank you so much for this production. This is one of the best climbing vids I have ever seen. What I really like about it is that you show the challenges and decision making issues that you face. This brings an unreal adventure back to reality. Thank you.
Thank you very much for your feedback. It makes me very happy, it's a shame that for the moment I don't have more time to make more videos. Do not hesitate to watch the other videos on this channel.
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Absolutely loved the video. You describe the emotions and the feelings everyone would have. Loved the introspection! Well done!
Thank you for your return, indeed I try to transmit a little more than the beautiful images through my recent videos, I am very happy that it works and that some notice it! You can watch more videos like this like: Wetterhorn (th-cam.com/video/hYpjMXDhuRQ/w-d-xo.html), Bristen (th-cam.com/video/sl1QM_VIzV8/w-d-xo.html). Thank you for subscribing to our channel, it helps for the visibility of our videos.
Bravo à ce monsieur dont je ne connais pas le nom. Mais j'ai regardé la vidéo chez moi, dans mon paisible bureau en Alsace. Je ne suis pas alpiniste mais j'ai toujours été fasciné par la conquête des sommets. Et cette vidéo tournée avec peu de moyens techniques est bien suffisante pour montrer de belles images et faire rêver les "gens d'en bas". C'est un bel exploit que vous avez réalisé là et merci de nous l'avoir fait partager. Cordialement. Claude, 70 ans, retraité, sportif....un peu, mais sur mon vélo.
Merci beaucoup Claude pour ce commentaire qui me touche vraiment. Je suis ravi que la vidéo vous ait fait voyager depuis votre bureau en Alsace. Même sans être alpiniste, il y a toujours un peu de cette quête des sommets en chacun de nous, et je suis heureux de l'avoir partagée avec vous. Lire des messages comme le vôtre me motive à continuer !
Et en plus, nous sommes voisins ! J’habite dans les Vosges. N’hésitez pas à vous abonner à la chaîne pour voir d’autres vidéos de nos aventures, et pourquoi pas en vélo aussi 😉. Encore merci pour votre soutien, et à bientôt peut-être sur un autre sommet... ou sur votre vélo !
Quite frankly the last kick to finally attempt Eiger for myself. I am a slow climber and like to enjoy the moment rather than racing for summit.
Beautiful video
I wish you good luck and be careful.
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Congratulations on achieving your summit goal!!! Great video work! Love the narration! You captured the beauty before you very well! I'm so impressed and inspired by your hard work.
So glad you returned safely. May you summit more mountains and may your joy be filled to overflowing.
Absolutely loved this video!
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Thank you very much for this very motivating comment ! Do not hesitate to subscribe and watch other videos, like my last one: th-cam.com/video/sl1QM_VIzV8/w-d-xo.html I'm currently working on a new video dedicated to a 3-day winter hike in autonomy :-) Do you practice mountaineering?
Unfortunately no. I was training to climb mountains awhile back but health issues forced me to have to stop. Although I am a bit sad about it, your video did wonders to lift my spirit.🙂 Watching it made me cheer you on and get excited about all those who are mountaineers. Good health and prosperity to you! 🙂
Thank you, and you never know what life will bring.
Lovely video. I traversed the Eiger in the summer of 1989. Decent via the West face/flank. This video has brought back some fantastic memories. Thank you for sharing.
Once we have climbed the Eiger, this experience remains engraved in our memories forever. Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts with us.
Great Video and thank you for this great illustration. I did this route in 1983 with a freand from USA ine one day from Claine Schddinge. It was a very good day but I had forgot so many part of the climbe, the memory is getting worse. Your vreat video gave me the possibility to enjoy the trip again. Thank you so sincerly. Hermann Valsson from Reykjavik Iceland.
Thank you for the feedback. Congratulations for succeeding in conquering the Eiger summit. What month of the year you did it? Nearly 30 years ago there certainly was a lot more snow. Have you any pictures?
@@never-too-late Thank you for your kind answer, yes but where they are. I will look for them. This was in the summer June or Julay.
What an amazing achievement and so beautifully filmed! You are a true inspiration!!
Thank you very much, this type of comment motivates me to continue... I do not know if you checked my other videos like: Bristen winter climb: th-cam.com/video/sl1QM_VIzV8/w-d-xo.html | Wetterhorn: th-cam.com/video/hYpjMXDhuRQ/w-d-xo.html and many more... Thank you!
i am a BASE jumper and i lived in Wengen more than 10 years,looking your video brought me back so many good memories of the specific points of the hike,by looking your video i could feel your pain and joy during the hike,
i look forward to hike the Eiger again one day.
Thanks a lot for it!
Thank you very much for you feedback. The Alps are beautiful! I'm glad that my video brought back some of your happy memories.
Many thanks for this stunning video & your first class drone work, a treat & well worth seeing…….Well done & again thank you.
Thank you very much for your feedback, it is very encouraging. It's not always easy to get great images in a single push.
Great stuff, thanks for sharing. Good steel crampons (Petzl, Grivel and others) can easily handle mixed terrain. The worst that can happen is that you need to sharpen them a bit. I don't have any hesitation about using my Petzl Irvis on rock and I've done it often.
Thank you for your feedback and advice. Good crampons are essential!
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Love it. Great Video. Congrats. Honestly -for a rated 5.3 hike -and the 100s of alpinists who have been forced into a nighttime decent of the west flank after a Mittellegi or North Face climb, I was a little surprised by this detail on your video -some of those west flank spots look sketchier and more perilous than I would have thought.
Thank you very much for your feedback. I do not know anything about the grades, I'm just sure that it wasn't a hike. When you are with a guide, or with a partner the descent is not too difficult, but being alone is a game changer. Do you plan to climb Eiger? Do not hesitate to subscribe to our channel.
@@never-too-late already did!
Thank you for the brilliant video.
I was lucky enough to stay in Lauterbrunnen with my parents when I was 11 years old in 1987. I was absolutely blown away by the sight of the Eiger when we arrived at the Kleine Sheidegg railway station.
I've been fascinated by this beautiful mountain ever since.
I simply have to come back to visit because the Eiger features in my dreams often. ❤️
Thank you for your comment, don't hesitate to come back, the mountain is still there, and if you don't want to climb it then there is a magnificent trek to Glecksteinhütte from Grindelwald. th-cam.com/video/BgiSS5ZPAaY/w-d-xo.html
I'll book it for next year. 👍
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Thank you ! This route never gets the credit it deserves so there aren't many videos available. We tried the route as our first rock face. It's very intimidating when you're standing in the middle of it, how ever easy the route may be 😁 (we didn't finish, bad weather turned us back)
You are right, it's a beautiful route, but one has to be very careful because of lose stones and frozen water. In fact it is intimidating and even more especially when you're alone. Thank you.
@@never-too-late 😁
What an amazing video and i love your attitude about life. I just turned 60 but am in far better shape than I was in my 40’s-50’s, due to lifestyle changes. Biggest adventure I have done solo is hike the Grand Canyon Rim to Rim, pales by comparison to your experiences. Thank you for sharing and I loved the occasional French I heard you speak (I am half French, dual citizen). Merci beaucoup!
I am very happy to receive feedback from people who believe that life does not stop at 50, 60 or more. I've never been to the Grand Canyon, maybe one day, never too late ;-). I was born in Poland, but I have been living in France for over 30 years (time flies).
OMG Congrats.!!!...Eiger become a nice dream to acomplish after seeing the movie North Face, and i told myself i will try to go up from the right side, Is still a dream for me and maybe in one day i can achive. Thx for showing us your adventure!
Thank you very much for your feedback. I'm happy that my video cans show the "WAY" to go. If you decide to climb the Eiger solo prepare you well, there are many difficulties and the weather can change very quickly. Good luck.
Greetings from Austria 🇦🇹 Thanks for the great video! The annotations and extra video inserts bring the experience more to life.
I climbed some mountains in Austria and in particular that of Lugauer in Styria. th-cam.com/video/L4w_bdOylCU/w-d-xo.html Thank you very much for your feedback.
CONGRATULATIONS ! in the way you transmit the spirit, of what I understand by mountaineering, is really honest and genuine. You even demonstrates by answering all the comments, an unusual human quality.
I am 50 years old and almost all my life doing mountaineering. the activity that most moves me in this life of artifices and disconnection with nature. The event of his has exalted me and given me great inspiration, something like the "heroic imposition and the unfathomable dimension". I live in Switzerland although I am Spanish. As I write I can see the south face of the Eiger in the distance and every day I wonder if I will seriously be able to reach the top. I did the trek and I have been very close several times, being able to contemplate the irresistible call of that mass.
I would be very grateful if you could give me a brief description of the technical material that you need and what is essential to undertake the attempt.
Thank you very much for such a valuable document and for disseminating its content. A real treasure for a mountaineer like me, active and lonely.
I wish you the best in life
F Joaquin R
What you say touches me enormously, I share your feelings about the man/nature relationship. I suggest you watch my last video which is related to this interconnection: th-cam.com/video/sl1QM_VIzV8/w-d-xo.html It is difficult for me to answer your question concerning the material to take with you to attempt the ascent. It's not so much a question of equipment but more of mental strength. I can already tell you that before leaving you must be sure of your physical condition. I will make a dedicated video about the preparation and the material you need to take with you for the expedition to go smoothly. Grindelwald and its surroundings are picturesque, it is a privilege to live and be able to admire every day these majestic mountains. Activate the notifications for our channel so that you can receive a message when I will publish the new video on the preparation and material. Good luck!!!
Very inspiring. Thank you for taking the time to video. This must not of been easy to keep stopping to film!
I'm very happy that our videos give ideas... You're right (as you certainly know ;-)) it takes time to film, that's why I don't do day climbs anymore unless I've already prepared some video material before.
Thank you so much for this wonderful video. Congratulations on this superb achievement. Not only a super ascent but your filming (including excellent drone shots) and editing are very high quality.
I think this is definitely one of the best videos I’ve seen on TH-cam; and I watch a lot, as my wife would confirm 😂.
Well done and thanks again! 🏔🍾❤️
Thank you very much for your feedback. When I read your comment I feel proud of my editing and all the time I spent doing it was worth it :-) Have you seen my last video ? What do you think about it ? th-cam.com/video/sl1QM_VIzV8/w-d-xo.html
@@never-too-late , thank you, I will watch it!
That was a brilliant watch - thank you and congratulations on climbing the Eiger!
Thank you very much for your feedback. I'm glad you enjoyed the video.
Im obsessed with the Eiger but most of the videos are "docudrama". Thank you so much for this well filmed and well narrated video. Amazing
Thank you very much for your feedback.
Impressive human, willingness, and sportive accomplishments. Congratulations, Bob !
Thank you Pascal, it is always a pleasure to receive positive and encouraging comments.
...to make solo routes courage alone is not enough,it take preparation...and you've got it!!!
🤝...a hug from Italy
You are right, thank you very much for your feedback!
Bravo - what a beautiful video! I did a good bit of mountaineering in my youth. I'm closing in on 60 now, but you've certainly lit a bit of a spark with this. I applaud your success and your drive.
Thank you!
Thank you very much for your wonderful feedback. It's never too late to get back to roots. There's no doubt, your comment gives me more motivation to continue my 'adventures', the fact of igniting the spark on someone's mind, of giving an example of what is possible to achieve with determination but without being a high-level athlete makes me happy. Have you seen my latest video: th-cam.com/video/sl1QM_VIzV8/w-d-xo.html
Solo mountaineering.
I see myself sharing the same passion. Thank you for sharing this with the world. Very inspiring!
It is never too late! Me starting with mountaineering at age 40. Thank you.
I'm thrilled to hear that my solo mountaineering adventures resonate with you! It's wonderful to connect with others who share this passion. You're absolutely right - it's never too late to start mountaineering, and beginning at age 40 is an inspiring decision.
If you're looking for more insights into mountaineering, I invite you to watch my other videos, such as Bietschhorn th-cam.com/video/fGvtZnBBQZ8/w-d-xo.html and many more. Also, consider subscribing to my channel for more content. Keep reaching for those summits and thank you for your kind words!
Well done. That is a great achievement, and you are an inspiration.
Thank you so much! I'm really glad you enjoyed the video. It was a huge challenge, and I'm thrilled to share this achievement with you. Your words mean a lot-truly appreciate the support! If you enjoyed this, don't forget to subscribe and check out my other videos for more adventures! 🙏
Thank you for sharing your climb with us. I enjoyed it very much and found good beta. Keep up the good work and stay safe.
Thank you very much for your feedback.
Thank you and God bless you. You are an Amazing man! I enjoyed this amazing voyage with you. 😅😊🖖👍
Thank you very much for your feedback, I'm glad that you enjoyed my video.
I really enjoyed that. I'm not a climber, but I appreciated your narration, explaining your choice of route. Great achievement, well done 👏
Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the narration and found it interesting. If you liked this video, you might enjoy my other adventures as well. Check out this one: th-cam.com/video/Ma7hN7vHRqU/w-d-xo.html. Don't forget to subscribe for more exciting content! 👏🌟
Incredible video!! Congrats for this adventure! Also for the simplicity ofthe inidications to go to the summit!
Thank you very much for your feedback.
Impressionnant, vous racontez votre ascension en toute modestie alors que l'engagement en solo est énorme, merci de partagez votre aventure.
Un grand merci pour votre retour ! Vous avez raison, qu'on on est seul ce n'est pas la même histoire, même un sommet facile devient difficile.
That was a magnficient journey. Thank you !
Thank you very much for your feedback
I climbed it via mittelegi - I have to say I’d like to do the west flank route - great video and well done 🙏
Thank you for your feedback. I would like to do the Mittellegi ridge but it's difficult to find a slot without anyone. I like to climb alone. It's not the same feelings. Did you climb alone?
The north face is one of the most dangerous and difficult in mountaineering I've always read. I think that anywhere on the Eiger is very important. Thanks for your video.
Thank you very much for your comment. It's not easy, especially solo
Amazing guy. Not so elite thinking like most content creators. Especially also showing fesr and the struggle on the ascent makes it really relatable. Good work. Sub and like earned:)
Thank you so much for your kind words! I'm glad you found the content relatable and appreciated the honesty about the challenges. It's all part of the journey! Thanks for the sub and like, it means a lot.
Be sure to check out my other videos, like the one of Bietschhorn. Stay tuned for more adventures!
Thanks for an outstanding video and well done for taking the less traveled path. You're an inspiration...
Thank you and I'm glad you enjoyed it. You can also watch the video relating my solo ascent of Wetterhorn, it's not a spectacular feat, just at my level, as an amateur mountaineer: th-cam.com/video/hYpjMXDhuRQ/w-d-xo.html
Bravo, thanks for taking me along!
Thank you for your feedback, couldn't answer earlier I was treking for 3 days in the Swiss Alps :-) I'm glad that you enjoyed my video.
Thank you for this video. So interesting. It made me know well what I saw only in distance
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Fabulous video, how you alpinists have the fortitude & composure combined with technical ability to do what you do still leaves me open-mouthed tbh
But then again as much as I love the great outdoors - I get vertigo on horseback...
It truly means a lot to hear such appreciation. I completely understand the sentiment about vertigo-everyone has their own mountain to climb, metaphorically speaking, and it’s all about finding the adventures that resonate with you. f you enjoy exploring the great outdoors, even from a distance, I'd love to share more of my adventures with you. Feel free to check out my other videos for more glimpses into the world of alpinism and the breathtaking landscapes we get to experience. And if you like what you see, subscribing would be a fantastic way to stay updated on all the new adventures.
For anyone considering this route, it's worth knowing that especially in recent years, the top sections of the West Flank are extremely chossy and full of loose rock that can be very very dangerous. Even if the climbing is not of a high grade, loose terrain can make it pretty scary especially on the descent. I soloed the route in the summer 2024 season and had a few "oh shit" moments near the summit. Prepare accordingly and have the proper gear/experience.
Thanks for the heads-up! I would also advise taking a 60m rope to help secure the descent. It's always better to be prepared, especially in areas with loose rock and chossy conditions. Stay safe out there!
Fantastic video. I've wanted to do that for 20 years! It's great to see the details. Thanks very much and we'll done 👌
It gives me great pleasure to know that my videos are appreciated and useful, thank you very much!
Fantastic climb 😊👍🏔epic on every level and so humble too🙏🏼🙌
Best regards Simon 😊👍🏔
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Congratulations on your fine achievement 👏. A great video with a wonderful insight into the climb.
Thank you very much for your feedback!
I love this video. I'm no climber (at least not on foot ;-) ) but the thumbnail and the title got me interested and a few moments watching got me glued to watch till the end. I like your editing and the story telling. And how you manage to bring all that gear (including camera & drone up the mountain). And yes, looks like it'S never too late ;-) Got a new subscriber!
Thank you very much for your feedback. Fortunately today we have small cameras and small drones. To film I use GoPro 10 & 9 and for this video DJI Mini 2, there are also some shots made with Autel Evo II, but from the parking ;-) Beautiful landscapes make also easier shooting.
Thanks from Scotland, excellent documentary,loved the drone shots,must get one.
It's me who thanks you for your comment, this is the best reward after spending a lot of time making this video.
Mesmerizing 💚. The entire Adventurous Video is just Perfect. Wishing you safety on your future accents 🔥🙌
Thank you so much! 💚 I'm glad you enjoyed the video and found it mesmerizing. Your well wishes mean a lot to me. Stay tuned for more adventures, and don't forget to subscribe for updates! 🙌🔥
Bravo Never too late ! La plus facile, peut-être, mais n'a-t-elle pas été la plus difficile pour vous ? La musique qui accompagne la vidéo est jolie, douce, elle évoque la nostalgie, la paix, elle rassure dans les moments difficiles. Je ressens beaucoup de modestie, d'application, de simplicité, de la tristesse aussi et beaucoup de joie. Il n'est jamais trop tard. Les vents ont chassé les fantômes. En tout cas, à la fin, il reste un Silence serein et apaisant. Merci pour ce partage et encore bravo !
Merci pour ce retour. Comme vous le faites bien remarquer la difficulté se rapporte à l'individu: facile pour les uns, difficile pour les autres. En effet, ce fut l'une des plus difficiles routes pour moi. Quand on est seul, en marche pour le sommet toutes les émotions se mélangent, on passe par des hauts et des bas, je suis très content que ma vidéo arrive à l'exprimer :-). Il y a d'autre vidéos sur ma chaine de ce type, comme par exemple: th-cam.com/video/hYpjMXDhuRQ/w-d-xo.html (Wetterhorn) ou encore th-cam.com/video/sl1QM_VIzV8/w-d-xo.html (Winter mountain ascent challenge)
Thanks for the video , I climbed the mitligi ridge and descended the west flank in 1989 but it's hard to remember it all from just a few photos . So seeing your video was very interesting and brought back great memories.
Its interesting to see how much snow there was on the summit ridge . There was almost none in 1989 !
Thank you very much for your feedback. I'm a little surprised when you say that in 1989 there was hardly any snow at the top. What month did you do it?
Mid August
@@jamiewaring8296 I would expect lots of snow on the top in 1989! Maybe it was a very hot summer 🙂
Phantastic cinematic - I would love to follow your steps one day on top of Eiger
Thank you so much! I'm thrilled you enjoyed the cinematic experience. The Eiger is truly a breathtaking place, and I'm glad the video could capture a bit of that magic. If you're inspired by this, make sure to check out my other videos for more adventures and cinematic experiences. And don't forget to subscribe so you won't miss out on future content. Looking forward to having you along on more journeys! 🌄🎥
What an amazing film! Captivating to watch.
Thank you very much for your feedback, it's always a pleasure to hear it
Awesome video! Will try to solo the west flank tomorrow! 😁 looking forward to see more videos of your adventures! 💪🏽
Thank you very much for your feedback. Good luck, it will be cold and windy, be careful.
@@never-too-late 👍🏽 yeah 😅 thanks 💪🏽
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Świetny materiał. Też kilka dni temu zdobyłem Eiger. Miło sobie powspomninać.
Gratuluję, jak było, tłocznie, byłeś sam? Widzę, że wspiąłeś się na Matterhorn, chciałbym to zrobić pod koniec września, obejrzę Twój film, aby mieć pojęcie o trasie. Dziękuję.
@@never-too-late Byłem z kolegą. Ale jak zwykle nie wiążemy się liną kaźdy wchodzi oddzielnie. Zachodnią Granią nie wchodził nikt oprócz nas. Jedynie schodzili a wchodzili Granią Mittelegi dwójkowe zespoły z przewodnikami były ze trzy. Poza tym poszło szybko i sprawnie. Trasa niemal jak Twoja jedynie wejście na Grań via ferratą Klettersteig. Wkrótce zmontuje filmik. Twój filmik jest świetny. Fajnie już po fakcie zerknąć sobie jak to wyglądało.
@@PrzemyslawZerkowski Dzięki, powiadomię jak było na Matterhornie.
Your video is very inspiring! Thank you very mch for sharing!
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humbling to watch that. Thanks for guiding through!
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Thanks for rekindling my goals!
You welcome 😊
Bravo ! magnifique aventure et très belle ascension ! et pas à la portée de tout le monde . Merci de la superbe vidéo aussi.👍
Un grand merci ! N'hésitez pas à regarder les autres vidéos sur cette chaîne.
Wow wow and wow , amazing enjoyed every second , if you do it again can I come . Beautifully shot and put together sir a real inspiration, thank you
It's the best reward to read this type of feedback, thank you very much! I don't think I'm going to do this route again, other peaks await me.
Great production and congratulations on achieving your goal. Very inspirational and beautiful. I will be visiting next week and will walk the Eiger Trail
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@@never-too-late Sounds good! I will enjoy watching it from the gate as I await my flight to Zurich. Cheers
@@noahpalmieri941 I hope that you will have great weather during your stay in Switzerland, it looks good for Saturday.
@@never-too-late me too!
Very good job. Amazing Adventure and very nice video. Thanks for your dedication
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Superb video. thank you for your effort.
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Very nice video you did a great job editing. Congratulations on your success! Thumbs up from Albuquerque New Mexico USA 👍
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A beautiful video. Thank you. I have the same sticks as you! I use them for my mountain trail runs.
Thank you, I use them also for my trails, they are very light so I like to use them on treks too.
brilliant video, thank you for sharing with us all😀
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Dam bro ! ,ive watched a few of your inspiring vids,lagginhorn ect,,was over a year ago i watched them,i spent some time in austria vent last year and switzerand,did the rostock sep and went up the west flank a bit just to check route im sure i went wrong way following what looked like some orange paint markers ? anyhow im just away to watch this and cant wait to do so.Well done ! When you mention the youtube vid with old ropes,im wondering if this was the polish guy who also did this solo,watched that one too,inspiring as was your climb,planted a seed now.
Thank you very much for your comment, I'm really happy if my videos can help, give ideas and advice. Yes you're right, the video I'm talking about (rotten ropes) is that of Dominik Socha (RIP).
Well done. Good effort getting out there. Impressive ascent in good style.
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Awesome Feat , solo , great footage .. raw and natural 👊👊
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Merci...c'est magnifique votre aventure en solo! Je devient naturellement votre supporter !...Félicitations
Un grand merci ! Je vous souhaite bonne chance dans vos aventures.
Superbe course, de très belles images et un beau récit. Bravo et merci
Merci beaucoup, j'apprécie énormément ce type de commentaires, ils me motivent et me donnent envie de poursuivre !
Congratulations Robert for the solo ascent and video footage. Easy to lose your way and rock is very often crumbly. Spent a night at 3600m in a bivvy bag in a hailstorm. Glad you got good weather.
Thank you very much, in fact the route is often covered with the loose stones. Regarding the weather, I think that this mountain is on the limit of very changeable conditions, as you can see in our video: Top of Europe, we had very beautiful weather and the moment later snow storm, one has to be always ready for all eventualities. I'm glad that you could get down safely. Were you alone?
@@never-too-late Thank you. No, I did the route with my best friend with whom I have climbed many mountains and big rock walls. Look forward to seeing your other videos. Well done.⛰️🏔️
You made it look easy. Bravo. I would be too scared to attempt this.
Thank you for your feedback. For sure to attempt this summit you must be in good shape and have self-confidence, especially when you are alone. Otherwise, it is better to give up.
Great video.... It brought back great memories of descending that way after climbing the summit in 2007.... Looks fantastic. 👌
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@@never-too-late Hi.... We did the Mittellegi Ridge 3 day's after doing the Peuterey Integral on Mont Blanc,... Was a fantastic trip, again a beautiful video of the Eiger. 👍
@@jimmarshall9945 Congrats... Can you do Peuterey Integral solo, or it's to risky ? Again, thank you.
@@never-too-late Hi, I would not do it solo,... You would have to be very capable leading at a high grade. 👍
@@jimmarshall9945 Thank you very much, so it is not like Mittellegi Ridge ou Matterhorn?
Congratulation, very well done. Both, the ascent and the video.
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Bravo. What a beautiful place.
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Congratulations great job. Eiger is one of my future goals. But I still miss a lot. Your wideo great shows the entire route to the top and the worst places. Maybe somedeys I will make it to the top.
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Great video, thanks for sharing. Be careful out there. enjoy yourself.
Thank you very much for your feedback. I always try to stay safe, that's why I gave up so many times :-)
Great video!! Thanks for posting.
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You inspired me and the mission began 🤘
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Excellent video! Good editing, storytelling and the most important - you've clearly shown the route and its difficulties.
Thanks! Maybe someday I'll be able to climb Eiger too :)
Dzięki !
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This excellent video from thoughtful man, well done!
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Bravo, it must have been amazing to stand up there ;)
It was, thank you.
Absolute legend, i am 18 and keep myself very fit. I live 3 hours from the eiger in switzerland snd i dont think i would be mentally strong enough to complete this, especially solo. Ton of respect.
Allez le bleu non😂
Thank you so much for your kind words! Mental strength definitely develops over time, and it's all about pushing your limits. Living near the Eiger must be incredibly inspiring, and Switzerland truly is a paradise for mountain lovers. If you're ever up for the challenge, exploring more videos from the area, like the one featuring Wetterhorn th-cam.com/video/hYpjMXDhuRQ/w-d-xo.html , can offer great insights and motivation. Keep pursuing your passions, and who knows, maybe one day you'll conquer those peaks too!
Enjoyed, beautiful scenery
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Great video. Good to see part of the descent too
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Lovely video and climb, great job, isn't easy either this climb spectacular views
Thank you very much for you feedback. The Eiger is amazing and I was very lucky to be able to climb this mountain.
Scary as hell Please take care I hate heights and this gave me some uneasy moments but you sure know what your doing so Well done
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Really enjoyed that. A great achievement
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Beautiful Video! Thank you!
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really enjoyed watching. fantastic adventure. I also love to climb solo!
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Very cool video !
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Very good job and video! Congrats! Ste!
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Very inspirational. Great job
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Great video! Great editing, graphics, drones, story. We just visited Grindelwald, what a beautiful view. I am not a climber, but loved watching you!! Keep creating, keep sharing. Cheers. You just gained a new subscriber!
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@@never-too-late Awesome! It is definitely a place I will need to visit again!
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ON THE MAP OF EACH OF OUR HUMAN HEARTS ... there are so many ways to the summits of this life we attack. For some, we take the hard, dangerous and unforgiving way upwards. One step, one inch, one heartbeat at a time.
On the North Face, (de Nordwand) of the mighty Eiger, there are such places as the Hinterstoisser Traverse, The Death Bivouac and The White Spider that can end our adventures. All leading to the moment we have survived to marvel at the glorious summit.
For others, there is the easier route as exampled by ascending the accessible West Face.
But for any and all others who respect the mighty mountains in this life, literally or metaphorically, it's not necessarily the way up --
-- but rather, surviving the way down.
One false step, one frayed rope, will signal to the Goddess Mountains, we didn't respect ourselves, let alone our path homewards.
So, climb your mountains. Take your time.
The choice is yours to which path to take. Because at the end of the day, all we have left is the memories and a perhaps a few snapshots of our journey of self.
D.A.
Thank you for this beautiful and touching comment. I agree with you, everyone has their way to the top or something else. It's up to us to choose.