Marc-Andrés Vision - Torre Egger
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ต.ค. 2024
- Marc spotted this unclimbed line on the east face of Torre Egger in 2016, while rappelling from the route Titanic. He sent me phots of the supposed line and we talked about returning in the following years to try it together.
Marc passed away while climbing in Alaska in 2018, and at first I wondered if his vision for this line would slip away with him. I scrolled back to our conversations from 2016 and learned all that i could about the line, then asked Quentin Lindfield Roberts to try it with me.
In 2019 we succeeded in finding the way up the lower face, and managed to free the pitches at 12b. However, a backpack strap broke while hauling our bags, and my mountain boots fell off the mountain. Due to poor weather we couldn't return until the next season.
In 2020 we invited a friend Horacio Gratton to join us. We decided that a team of three was a safer decision incase anything went wrong. It was a very cold and wet season, so we had to adjust some of our plans. We climbed to the summit via our 2019 line up the lower face, and linked it into the upper line of Titanic to the top.
We named the route or Marc-Andres Vision.
I just finished the movie and still have tears rolling down my face. I don't even know why, 3 hours ago didn't even know Marc-André existed. He seems like a guy who could have been my best friend in an alternative universe somewhere. I too have ADHD and found school like prison and can rest my mind while climbing. Thanks Brette, for sharing these vids.
I have ADHD too. Climbing alone is the only place I can really quiet my monkey mind.
No offense intended but Marc was in the autistic spectrum to some degree.
Incredibly strong driven climber who I wish was still around. I know his mom will forever be heart broken.
Definitely climbed to his own beat and no matter what people say about him dying doing what he loved he loved they’re wrong. He was trying to live every second doing what he loved.
We didn’t always get along in the end but I’m still happy he followed his dreams.
i only learned about him an hour ago. i'm afraid to learn more because i feel some sort of ache in in heart. i'm ADHD and i love to climb. where i am there are no mountains though, so as a child i only climbed trees, but if there was ever something to climb- i wanted to climb it. even as a toddler i seemed to have been drawn to high places. as a teen when i traveled to the mountains, it felt as if i was coming home. from that day on, it felt like the mountains were always calling me. wasn't crazy about rock-climbing persay, but mountain hiking was something that i find myself always wanting to do. then i tried ice climbing for the first time and i picked up on it right away. it felt so easy that i thought i had to be doing it wrong. i don't know if it was before or after the ice climbing, but i had also gone to college to major in arboriculture, where i learned how to professionally climb trees. ah, sorry for rambling. Rest in peace Marc-Andre. i wish your story becomes far more well-known.
Just keep telling others his story. Absolute monster!
What a tribute to Marc. He will always live on! 🏔
Such an incredible piece of art that Brett experienced and shared. I loved the quiet moments - soft music and the outdoor panoramas - that Brett put together in this memorial to Marc-Andre. Makes me appreciate small moments I sometimes I have during outdoor adventures when memories and thoughts of loved ones cross my mind. Thanks for sharing, Brett.
Super inspiring. There is a powerful peaceful energy pulsing throughout this film. Must be Marc-Andrè.
“He lives, in you”
~Rafiki
I loved the Alpinist movie - it was awesome and I loved Marc's spirit and bravery. He seemed like such a sweet and gentle soul. I was so anxious watching him free soloing and it's awful that he perished. At least it was when he was doing something he was. Brette, I am so sorry for your loss. I've lost people that I was equally close to and it is devastating and for a long time. I hope you are doing well.
Thank you so much for sharing this with us. Beautiful.
Really well done, and perfect way to honour Marc-Andrè.
Marc will always have you on top rope Brette.
The saddest and worst part was that he didn’t even die from falling. Mother Nature finally took its course and even though it was way too early, did what every solo climber dreams of and buried him in the mountains. I’d say RIP but I know for certain he is. One of the bravest of the brave in my eyes.
this is just amazing!!!! the route and the footage - thank you and big respect
I would love to see more videos from you, Brette. You're a cool human and impressive climber and I always love to see you in climbing media.
This was seriously rad and emotional. Thank you for this.
Badassnasty. As usual. Congrats on a rad vision culmination. Yeeeedoggy
Brette I am so glad to see you living the life and continuing the legacy you both built.
Great imagery from a FFA, sound alike an ideal party, both times. Chapeaux!
He lived a life most of us can only dream of. Thank you for honoring his spirit in such an epic way. We are all cheering for you Brette 💪💓🐐
That was a beautiful and fitting tribute to Marc-Andrè. Bad ass effort from all of you.
I can’t picture a better way to remember such a person as Marc Andre. Thank you for sharing such a crazy cool video with the beautiful “quiet moments” as another fan described them. Side note you are a freaking stud muffin!!! Got the palm sweats but I can’t turn away. Woohoo!!!
That’s interesting the girl is wearing a boot with ice climbing crampon on one foot and a rock climbing shoe on the other foot. Your video is excellent. Thank you.
I'm glad you had good weather with views; appropriate for a mountaineering vision. Cheers.
Such a beautiful tribute to Marc André. He would be so happy to see you having fun climbing and continuing to pursue the vision you had together. You inspire all of us to keep going. Keep on going Brette! We’re here to support you every step of the way ❤️
This was such emotional climb to watch. Conquering Torre Egger the way Marc had imagined. You’re an incredible role model, Brette! Shout out to the crew too. Phenomenal footage as always!
Great tribute 🥰
Wooow amazing 👍
amazing!
that looks like beautiful climbing
Beyond words...🤩
Well done all!
Still weird to think that the kid I taught to trad climb at Harrison Bluffs 15 or so years ago went so far.
For his family’s sake, I wish he were still around living the dream.
Absolutely incredible! Thank you so much for sharing!
Good climb and video congrats guys
Great homage to Marc Andre 🏔
such highly skilled mountain climbers and athletes! 🙌
Nice! Thanks for sharing.
You people are extraordinary.
Fantastic achievement you three, I think Marc would be so so happy for you. Beautiful film.
What a way to honor him. He's definitely so proud!
Goosebumps. Godspeed to you all. RIP Marc.
.. a team of 3 always the best !! .. and big thanks for the movie :-) .. Toni Egger my uncle !
Legendary :)
I got emotional watching, beautiful and inspiring! Thank you
He truly lived life, what a great way to celebrate his spirit. Amazing work.
A wonderful adventure, thank you for taking us along with you
I love this, great climb Brette, Marc is undoubtedly proud. You are a different breed. 😇
What a beautiful tribute to him. Thank you for sharing these ethereal moments with all of us Brette.
He would be so proud of you. I'm so sorry you lost him. He was an amazing human.
Brette you're a machine
Perfect.
Beautiful. Marc André would be proud! 😊
This was beautiful. The calm joy. A tribute in motion.
¡Muchas gracias por compartir esta maravilla, Brette! ¡Mucha suerte en tus proyectos futuros!
Thank you for giving us another video to look up too. I'm sure most of us want to have the skills you have. and go where you've been. keep it up brette. YEEEWWWW
This was beautiful. An amazing tribute line and awesome terrain for sick mixed climbing. The dream.
Question...how exactly did your " mountain boots fell off the mountain"?
Yeah I don’t get it wtf
What a beautiful vision 🥰
My mountain boots fell off the mountain
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Thank you so much for sharing this with all of us, you are an inspiration and so was MarcAndre for so many of us climbing, and not climbing.
Ms. Harrington, I consider myself a bit of an armchair mountaineer and after reading every single climbing book I've been able to get my hands on, Marc-Andres story still gets me a little choked up. Not to labor the point, as I'm sure you know all too well. Rest assured that there are many many people who's love, thoughts and prayers are truly with you. Congratulations on an historic ascent
A so beautiful and sensible testimony.
Very emotional🥹.
You’re a humble but strong mythical giant.
Thank you Brette 🙏🏼
It's so crazy
So glad you got this experience. Marc-Andre was surely climbing with you 💓
May God Bless you. Always be safe. You are an inspiration.
you inspire me brette
Wow incredible views and such pure joy, thanks for sharing.
This is amazing on SO many levels.
Very nice video, I saw the alpinist here the other day, it was an amazing film, but a very sad ending, I don't know what to say other than i'm sorry for you loss of Marc Andre, what a legend he was. He was really just living with what he loved. You are also an amazing climber and person Brette :) Wish you all the best.
As a non climber I'd like to ask a question. I have a terrible fear of heights , do climbers get scared on these routes?
Marc André Leclerc... The best alpinist of all times !! Respect Brette
How do they rappel down in the rocky sections? Do they put bolts in? Do they put slings or cord around rock formations? Thanks!
Am try to understand climbing but this is insane, putting your life at risk this way just to prof someone else ego….wow!
Superb short film! Very emotional💜
RIP Marc Andre, I was wondering what is the song in the background?
What do you do when you are up there on a bivvy, and you need to take a shit? Serious question. Do you put just the ass out of the bivvy and you dump the rolls like that?
hello Brette. Question: When Mark does the Crazy Alpine Solo Climbing How does He get down?
Thank you for sharing this story with us :)
So sick, well done
What a way to remember him
❤😊
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I don't see how you sleep on the side of mountain... i'd have a panic attack and roll off lmaoooo
thanks for sharing brette
stay well
If you're sleeping on the ledge and you roll over too far, you fall off a cliff. Not sure I would be able to sleep at all.
Way to go Brette!!💛⭐️💛
Amazing!
Marc lives in us :)
Great Climb Brette, Marc-Andre might have observed you from above...So emotional...You are a fantastic Person Brette.Keep on enjoying Life which is too short to do boring things...Respect.Take Care.Emmanuel from France
this was beautiful
Amazing!
With Marc, U guys, I'd like to express my admiration. Beautiful people.
Does anyone know the music at 7:25?
I'm at Torre Egger right now. I was inspired to see this place after watching the Alpinist. I road a Himalayan motorcycle from El Calafate to El Chalten and I can say this is easily one of the most beautiful places I've ever seen. Seeing these mountains, feeling the wind, I'm evenmore in awe of those that have climbed it. Absolute legends. Thank you for sharing your story with us 🙏
I am happy you could climb TE. I have seen The Alpinist three times, and love your epic love story (together with Marc Andre's incredible climbs). What a beautifu love and fun filled years you two had and now you have a heart full of memories that will carry you to conquer more mountains.
Epic!!!!!! Well done guys mainly Brette for leading the difficult pitches on the climb
Please help, I dunno why but the intro song is just amazing, I hope someone can share which artist it is
I feel the same about the outro & was scanning the comments to see if anyone else knew it! ;)
Super video I like it super Montin good work good team amazing thanks friend I m abadat ali from Pakistan
Why don't you use a bivvy bag? What sleeping bags are those? Awesome film.
No way! Lex Villena! I knew I recognized that song. :)
Je viens de voir le film The Alpinist. Si triste et tellement magnifique à la fois. Vous étiez rayonnants et magnifiques. Longue vie à vous Brette!
4k subs what a sad world. You deserve more than these stupid Insta and tiktok crap. You a strong ass woman!
Such clean granite. Not like the vertical bushwacking in Squamish. I need to get there.
It's so amazing on the calmness of the climbers and the earth they climb. Amazing!