Ice Climbing Free Soloist | The Final Days of Marc-Andre Leclerc | Scary Fascinating

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  • @meghanmisaliar
    @meghanmisaliar ปีที่แล้ว +123

    I think most of these climbers know they will never be old men. And they're fine with that.

    • @N3mdraz
      @N3mdraz 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      im not sure about that, many young men including me think they are invincible and tragedy wont happen to us but to others

    • @swobadass
      @swobadass 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      That may be true. But it's still sad for other people when they die.

    • @meghanmisaliar
      @meghanmisaliar 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@swobadass of course

    • @mpreiss7780
      @mpreiss7780 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Well, he didn't die while solo climbing, which you'd think would be more dangerous. Also 2 of the greatest soloists of the 80's (Peter Croft in his 60's) and of this era(Alex H) are alive and well. They don't think they will die climbing, but the danger is obvious and always a possibility

  • @juegacomocampeon4493
    @juegacomocampeon4493 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    What a beautiful soul he was, and hopefully still is.
    My heart breaks for the woman he left behind. I hope that she can spread her wings again.

    • @scaryfascinating
      @scaryfascinating  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Totally agreed. Such a sad outcome

  • @Pertusetian
    @Pertusetian ปีที่แล้ว +58

    And under the ice they will remain frozen for untold centuries, their ultimate demise known only to the frosted wind. Sorta romantic, I suppose.
    Thank you for their story, Mr Fascinating.

    • @meghanmisaliar
      @meghanmisaliar ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You read poetry I take it. Not being funny, I can just tell when someone is influenced by the Humanities.

    • @peterproper3716
      @peterproper3716 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah... climate change though. They'll be uncovered before the end of this century.

  • @MrWepx-hy6sn
    @MrWepx-hy6sn ปีที่แล้ว +28

    A once in a generation athlete and one of my personal favorite modern climbers/mountaineers

  • @Tonytony019
    @Tonytony019 ปีที่แล้ว +55

    RIP Marc Andre, what a legend

    • @murphy1094
      @murphy1094 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Ascending to the heavens while living.. you're the one that sounds like your soul is dead

    • @robjones-qj2jj
      @robjones-qj2jj ปีที่แล้ว

      @codex6594
      Go get a soy latte and have a good cry in the corner princess. You're pathetic

    • @mandywu9005
      @mandywu9005 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He is one of the best climbers in the world! A lot of respect

  • @rossmorebaz
    @rossmorebaz ปีที่แล้ว +37

    not only one of the greatest climbers ever .. but one of the best athletes in human history .. .. its so sad that he passed so young ...RIP

    • @krist.7419
      @krist.7419 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Alex Honnold looks small beside him....

    • @vincentkosik403
      @vincentkosik403 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Maybe so, but Alex is still alive and smart enough to know enough us enough​@@krist.7419

  • @robmacdonald3260
    @robmacdonald3260 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Job well done! Thank you for sharing their story.

  • @uzmaafroz5220
    @uzmaafroz5220 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I like his conviction towards his passion and very felt very sad when he lost his life.
    He was a free soul, left this world so early.

  • @jhors7777
    @jhors7777 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Well researched and presented, thank-you

  • @atonement7232
    @atonement7232 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Marc-Andre Leclerc was the bravest man in the world 🙌

    • @penzman5385
      @penzman5385 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Alain Robert is and still alive to talk about it.

    • @chrisgrozelle213
      @chrisgrozelle213 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@penzman5385 no dude Marc was the bravest and it was an avalanche on the way down that took him out

    • @kev1368
      @kev1368 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Idk about brave. Certainly fearless

  • @meghanmisaliar
    @meghanmisaliar ปีที่แล้ว +36

    His movie 'The Alpinist ' is fascinating. So beautifully filmed. Your hearts in your throat the whole time. With a hobby like this your luck eventually runs out.

    • @OneOfEightBillion
      @OneOfEightBillion 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      It's not a hobby it's a way of life. If you're not a climber you wouldn't understand.

    • @meghanmisaliar
      @meghanmisaliar 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@OneOfEightBillion It's a hobby.

    • @sethclone857
      @sethclone857 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@meghanmisaliarnot really it literally is their way of life and it is completely edged into their personal being. Without climbing most of them would have no reason to live anymore or see no reason to life. free soloing is a way of life not a hobby

    • @meghanmisaliar
      @meghanmisaliar 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@sethclone857 I disagree

    • @meghanmisaliar
      @meghanmisaliar 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

      @@sethclone857 for most of the its not their full time job. They do it for fun, for excitement and for the challenge. Most don't get paid. It's definitely a hobby.

  • @michaelb.42112
    @michaelb.42112 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    Marc's movie was so scary to me. How anyone could do that is beyond me and I was a star athlete in high school 35 years ago.

    • @scaryfascinating
      @scaryfascinating  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      could not agree more. Truly an unbelievable individual

    • @idkgg9588
      @idkgg9588 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      "When you encounter a situation where you're like, okay, this is real. I can either keep it together and do this or I can fall apart and have a meltdown, you gotta do one or the other. That process of evaluating the situation, getting it together and carrying on is a challenge every time." - Marc's words during the most exposed section climbing Torre Egger in the documentary

    • @JosephFarrier-c8q
      @JosephFarrier-c8q 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Your a cop

  • @paulmccarthy8916
    @paulmccarthy8916 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Very well told. Thank you.

  • @gregparrott
    @gregparrott 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    It must be a measure of esthetic purity that the very best in an endeavor have no interest in public recognition beyond perhaps those who share the same vision.
    It is their equivalent to Muir's words: "The Mountains are calling, and I must go".

    • @scaryfascinating
      @scaryfascinating  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah I think that is what's most interesting. If it wasn't for this doc crew wanting to document his story, Marc Andre might have never been recognized in this way.

  • @itcantbetruebutis7778
    @itcantbetruebutis7778 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    An amazing young man.. Rip Marc and Ryan

    • @itcantbetruebutis7778
      @itcantbetruebutis7778 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He was such an original. His views on life and the reasons behind his climbing were about as pure and non superficial as possible.. in a world full of generic and selfish desires, Marc was an example of what is right and goo..d

  • @sergiquimicaagua
    @sergiquimicaagua ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Marc Andre, the best climber

  • @outdoorcraig_4382
    @outdoorcraig_4382 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    From what I’ve read and heard about this guy , he hated social media , technology and modern ways. He just wanted to climb and be in the mountains . Wouldn’t surprise me if he slipped off into the shadows and is in disguise climbing mountains daily . Out of the public eye ! Either way he was a true climber 👍🏼 and generations ahead of most

    • @scaryfascinating
      @scaryfascinating  2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yeah sad he isn't around anymore. Truly a man uninterested in fame and just wanted to climb.

  • @tnasty9209
    @tnasty9209 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Beautiful story, well done!

  • @Kjeesle
    @Kjeesle ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Playing with fire, although it gets hot and burns in the end, few still do it cuz it is warm, dazzling, and exciting before that.

  • @deronandedwinaedwina3330
    @deronandedwinaedwina3330 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    that was very well done thank you

  • @harryyarrow4110
    @harryyarrow4110 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    A great climber.Rest in peace,Marc.💙💜💙

  • @mooselightning8391
    @mooselightning8391 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Can someone explain to me why they cant get him out.. i understand that he was caught in a avalanche but i want to know exactly why the cant recover. Did he actually fall in a deep crevasse and got trapped? Or was it something else. I cant find any details on that and i looked everywhere.
    Rip Marc !!☆☆!!

    • @debbiedreg6614
      @debbiedreg6614 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      He became part of the glacier

    • @itcantbetruebutis7778
      @itcantbetruebutis7778 ปีที่แล้ว

      Use ur own common sense. When someone dies on everest do they drag them down ?? Nope thry remain 9/10 ×

    • @anonymice11
      @anonymice11 ปีที่แล้ว

      They were swept into the glacier by an avalanche or falling ice. Snow and ice pack in like cement, so even if they were able to locate their bodies it would be impossible to extract them. Sending a team into the crevasse and trying to lift them out also wouldn't be possible. Even getting rescue out there was hard because of the weather. It's unfortunate.

  • @mikeborgmann
    @mikeborgmann 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    The Alpinist is a much watch if you are interested in Marc Andre ! He stated " before i climb, i have a special meal ! Eat the things i love, because you never know when its your last meal ! He knew the risks, and moved on doing what he loved ! After getting closer to God than most of us dare

    • @scaryfascinating
      @scaryfascinating  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Totally agreed. Such a great movie. Marc Andre definitely understood the risk he was taking.

  • @NefariousEnough
    @NefariousEnough 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Incredible!! Such drive!

  • @markdomar4944
    @markdomar4944 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If you have not seen the documentary "Alpinist" I highly recommend you take to the time to watch it. It's all about Marc-Andre', and it is fascinating and well worth the time.

    • @scaryfascinating
      @scaryfascinating  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Couldn't agree more. Great movie and obviously way more in depth.

  • @ONCEuponAtime999
    @ONCEuponAtime999 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    marc andre leclerc was the best climber of our generation, hands down

    • @robjones-qj2jj
      @robjones-qj2jj ปีที่แล้ว

      Really?? Why is he dead then? You people are a joke..

    • @EddiXP
      @EddiXP ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah i agree. Climbing ice is a whole different beasttt.

    • @mpreiss7780
      @mpreiss7780 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      As an all around Alpine climber, yeah possibly, but not on pure rock.

  • @flammedesphonix2798
    @flammedesphonix2798 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Awsome vid, but in the film the Alpinist they said that they where covered by avalanche debri. The mountain gives the mountain takes.

  • @ImmortalTreknique
    @ImmortalTreknique ปีที่แล้ว +3

    For the algorithm
    🙂👍👊💪🍻

  • @paulmorrey4298
    @paulmorrey4298 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks RIP Marc-Andre

  • @rongrant3500
    @rongrant3500 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Amazing story. Watch the documentary movie The Alpinist to get the entire incredible story, with mind blowing footage of his climbs. (You really should, if you haven't already.)

  • @peterpupator4117
    @peterpupator4117 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well done,!

  • @skoosesays4327
    @skoosesays4327 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Grand Wall isn't in the rockies :)

  • @chris47374
    @chris47374 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So they mever recovered the bodies ¿??

  • @EyesofZoey
    @EyesofZoey 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I loved to watch " The Alpinist" ... Best thing ever seen. Rip

  • @Madi_347
    @Madi_347 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    He’s braver then I’ll ever be

  • @Sacheen81
    @Sacheen81 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    ❤ RIP to the 2 amazing men, so sad for their friends and families.
    Now let me say, as someone that is BEYOND TERRIFIED of heights, I don't get. But they did and I guess that's all that matters. I'm glad they got to live the lives they chose, I just wish they'd of had longer to enjoy it. ❤

    • @mpreiss7780
      @mpreiss7780 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

      I'm sure they wished a longer life also.

  • @michaelvaldes2541
    @michaelvaldes2541 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just one question how the hell does he get down

    • @scaryfascinating
      @scaryfascinating  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      He does in fact down climb. You don't really ever think about that. But climbing down is probably more dangerous than climbing up.

    • @ripred42
      @ripred42 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      He downclimbed, and often took easier routes down.

  • @Skeeks27
    @Skeeks27 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The Alpinist was such an amazing documentary about LeClerc… in the accomplishment to achieve, and is absolute love for nature was something unmatched. I was also fascinated how he would actively shy away from attention and exposure because he just did it for the love of climbing.

    • @scaryfascinating
      @scaryfascinating  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      One of the best movies out there. Great point as well he was honestly in it for nobody but himself.

  • @rgr195
    @rgr195 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    watched the Alpinist without any clue of how it ended.....

    • @scaryfascinating
      @scaryfascinating  9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Exactly my first experience when watching. All throughout the movie I was saying to my friend, "No way he's still alive". Sadly,,,, I was correct by the end of it.
      RIP Marc Andre

  • @johnanderson1421
    @johnanderson1421 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video, but is the voice over done by a chatbot?

  • @george5590
    @george5590 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i live in Tasmania ?

  • @OffBelay_
    @OffBelay_ ปีที่แล้ว +1

    RIP Marco!

  • @LetitGolazziter-uk9xi
    @LetitGolazziter-uk9xi 29 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    Relax, we’re all going to die.

  • @robgrey6183
    @robgrey6183 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My question about this: where does the money come from? World travel, helicopters, equipment. Young folks who aren't working for a living.
    I'm glad to see they are able to pull it off. But, my days as a climbing bum were different. Funds were scarce.
    Are they paid to climb?

    • @robjones-qj2jj
      @robjones-qj2jj ปีที่แล้ว

      Trust fund lazy liberals as usual.
      It's amazing people call this selfish, narcissistic guy a "legend".
      What a joke

    • @gg456stormy
      @gg456stormy ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good question, I always wondered that.

    • @ajaytranter2655
      @ajaytranter2655 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Probably just another story on the world stage to entertain us

    • @BrainWasherAttendent
      @BrainWasherAttendent ปีที่แล้ว

      Yeah endless time to climb rocks. Money is no object. Makes zero sense.

    • @jamiereed254
      @jamiereed254 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sponsors ( like Alex Hannold, he's sponsored by north face and other climbing brands) and being paid to be parts of documentaries I would think.

  • @dyingfromthelying
    @dyingfromthelying 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Living proof that living just ain't that important!

  • @stevefrazier2214
    @stevefrazier2214 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Was…
    There are old climbers and bold climbers, there are no old bold climbers…

  • @JohnDoeRando
    @JohnDoeRando ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Climbing really isn't for me. I'm glad some people enjoy it though.

    • @ONCEuponAtime999
      @ONCEuponAtime999 ปีที่แล้ว

      nice from you not being judgemental...very rare in todays's society

    • @meghanmisaliar
      @meghanmisaliar ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@ONCEuponAtime999 actually I see a lot of ppl who praise Marc. He seems to be very respected.

  • @GovanBassonTotalkaosMotion
    @GovanBassonTotalkaosMotion ปีที่แล้ว

    Just to challenge the thumbnail... How in lords nane can he be better than Alex... If he is dead🤷‍♀️🤦‍♂️

    • @scaryfascinating
      @scaryfascinating  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Good point, either way, he peaked some of the craziest routes in South America, solo. The guy deserves respect

    • @stayinbusy5
      @stayinbusy5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He didn’t document his climbs as much as Alex has, but the reason many say he was better than Alex is because of the level of commitment to massive routes in different styles outside of just rock. He was super good at ice and mixed climbing as well. He also climbed rock routes at a comparable difficulty to Alex and broke some of Alex’s speed records in Squamish. He just put himself in far more risky situations that could get him killed without any mistake of his own.

    • @6Haunted-Days
      @6Haunted-Days ปีที่แล้ว

      That makes NO FRIGGIN SENSE grow a brain already Christ 🙄😂🚌

  • @Darkcydesreign
    @Darkcydesreign ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Legend rip

  • @sofanova6542
    @sofanova6542 ปีที่แล้ว

    RIP

  • @TA-xj5we
    @TA-xj5we ปีที่แล้ว

    👍🐿😨

  • @wrinkledasian5206
    @wrinkledasian5206 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Seemed like they were suicidal addicts. They knew every climb could be their last but continued to seek new highs.

  • @jamesdavis5096
    @jamesdavis5096 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Well, duh.

  • @TheWolfalpino
    @TheWolfalpino 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm feeling for his girlfriend

  • @anthony5335
    @anthony5335 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    "...its possible they didnt tie the knots &/or made some mistake...but probly not, they were just too methodical & 'CAREFUL'"...you mean the bro who loved climbing with no safety rope & was worldwide famous for it..the "free soloist"??"
    "..his 'girlfriend' was coming to command her own 'operation'!!....on her way,she listed tools she would need....flew in long distance from down under down under (Tasmania) to do 'empowered whamin saves da day!' exploits while kiiick-anng arse!!' stuff..."
    "...she said she could feel his (body's) presence" (as the helicopter hovered & observed the broken ropes)...what does that even mean? You saw the broken ropes, you inferred the obvious. The notion you received some magical psychic transmission ("female intuition") from below the ice is....a bit of a stretch.
    And we wonder why this world is so crazy;yet some of you will still actively insist the above scenarios & explanations of said scenarios arent absurd or that it "doesnt matter" that some of you take such absurdities deadly seriously. What we think/believe absolutely matters.
    That said, hail Marc Andre, one of the greatest alpinists of all time, a man who apparently strove to practice integrity in a manner beyond most men (sincerely).
    P.S.-well aware fatalities can still happen even if we use safety ropes or whatever...still, its just clownish that we are supposed to act like a man who was/is world famous for repeatedly "daring the devil" : a man famous for climbing thousands of foot high mountain faces coated with ice you shouldnt ever try climbing, avalanches that'll pack your lungs full of so much snow you suffocate, blizzards that come from nowhere that'll hypothermia you & your buddies within hours, pioneering unknown routes in these conditions, & doing so all while "free solo-ing"... acting like such a man was simultaneously also Captain Stoic Safety Guru is beyond ridiculous.
    He lived on the edge with courage & made Achilles choice (to live fast & burn forever bright).

  • @ShwintyKat
    @ShwintyKat ปีที่แล้ว +12

    He really shouldn't be praised for his disregard for safety.

    • @PostYourJaggahog
      @PostYourJaggahog ปีที่แล้ว +3

      🤓

    • @stomper2888
      @stomper2888 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you shouldn't be praised for being a bitch

    • @ShwintyKat
      @ShwintyKat ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@stomper2888 Good thing Im not being praised then, huh?

    • @jP-nr5wo
      @jP-nr5wo ปีที่แล้ว +1

      neither should NASCAR drivers, or professional skateboarders

    • @nickisola1842
      @nickisola1842 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      No one is praising his disregard for safety, but rather the level of focus, talent, and perseverance that it takes for a person to accomplish these kind of feats. The mindset that one must be in to do something like he did is almost certainly something you will never experience in your life. And after all, meaningful experiences are always a result of taking risk of some form and going into the unknown.

  • @aaron.0303
    @aaron.0303 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    These types of people are among the world's most selfish. Putting others lives at risk so they can pretend to be someone special. These types of people usually grew up over-privileged, highly educated, and are very arrogant and egotistical.

  • @JosephFarrier-c8q
    @JosephFarrier-c8q 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Alex honnold better😢

  • @mickaelaubry175
    @mickaelaubry175 ปีที่แล้ว

    you litterally copied another video word by word

    • @scaryfascinating
      @scaryfascinating  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Simply not true. I'll link you the google doc if you want to see the script...