Marc-Andre Leclerc - The Man Who Soloed Cerro Torre | Climbing Daily, Ep. 573
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Marc-Andre Leclerc is a man who knows a thing or two about how to swing an ice axe. During his time in Patagonia he has achieved some absolutely incredible climbs, capped off earlier this year with a solo climb of Cerro Torre. No stranger to solo climbing, Marc-Andre has also racked up an impressive catalogue of free solo ascents in his native Squamish as well as numerous other locations around the globe. We caught up with Marc-Andre when he was taking a break from his climbing shoes and mountaineering boots at the Arc'teryx Alpine Academy. Check out the video to hear him discuss his time in Patagonia, the Andes and how he got into climbing.
Marc-Andre Leclerc - The Man Who Soloed Cerro Torre | Climbing Daily, Ep. 573
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I just watched the documentary and my heart is breaking. I'm glad he died doing what he loved, but I'm so sad for B. Her guilt of not being there really touched me. I hope she can feel whole again...but I doubt it. they shared a truly beautiful and unique way of life and he was a true beacon of light and joy. He is what the world needs more of. Rest in peace Marc Andre.
I am with with you. So sad that he is gone. He was truly a beautiful sole.
Just watched it to. His sense of adventure is infectious, this world is a beautiful place and he experienced it at its most majestic
It wasn't even him falling, it was a damn avalanche!!!!
His documentary inspired me to die for my dreams
That was my reaction. I couldn't believe it. Not unexpected, but still heartbreaking. What a pure soul. A pure vision.
We should all feel blessed that we were able to catch a glimpse into this young mans life and the incredible and insane things he had accomplished. What an inspiration this man was. I want his grit and love of wonder
Just like all the other attention - seeking daredevils. Nothing special here.
@@steveschaeffer6889if only you knew how wrong you were
@@steveschaeffer6889He literally dodged the camera crew filming his documentary so he could solo a mountain in peace.
Bro didnt give a fuck about the attention
@@luhedagreed, even the crew were frustrated in the middle of the documentary because he ended going unexpectedly AWOL for a while only to end up doing a cool ass send by himself or with friends iirc
He was a one of a kind personality. Beautiful person. His climbs were epic. The Alpinist is a fabulous documentary. I have watched it three times.
An Amazing young man. Watching him changed the way I think about somethings. Rest on peace🌻
same here....
Marc Andre was simply the best of what he did. Nobody could even come close to the achievements he's made. The most humble human being ever. Didn't care if anyone knew about a single achievement he did. He didn't care about the disease of social media "look at me and what i did" he actually despised it. He just wanted to climb and it's awful he's gone he is a different and special breed of human being that we have so few of. I will always be inspired by you marc andre! you are a true legend!
They definitely broke the mould after they made him. He’s changed my life and no doubt thousands of peoples lives after his life has ended… god rest his soul….
Out of the the crazy solos he did and he died on a descendant with his patented Johnston to rip
Reinhold Messner: hold my mountain 🙄
When I was a kid I had a friend like Marc who while intensely motivated to do his very best did so in a completely relaxed and self effacing way. You seldom see so much dedication, ability, courage, and skill mixed in with humility. A real loss to the world that Marc died!
It’s so sad how little video and footage of him is even out there, he was truly a one of a kind
The great thing about Marc is that he wasn't interested in documenting his accents, he didn't care for it. He wanted the adventure for himself and only himself. He would solo climb really big mountains and then do it again for the video footage IF he decided to do it. What I find really sad is that there is no chance of retrieving the bodies of Marc and his climbing buddy Ryan Johnson. He is and always will be a legend.
I just saw THE ALPINIST (now it's Dec 2021) and I watched it 3 times in a row. Marc Andre didn't compromise ANYTHING for anyone. He ate ever meal as if it were his last, he loved Brett, and was the BEST at what he did. It's hard to put into words, but there's a Jesus element to his story. His lesson to us was the same, to love life, treat others well, and carry the message. He is myth and legend now.
Celebrate dangerous living if you want, but doing that stuff is stupid.
@@Nautilus1972 what you might consider "stupid" , may be what someone else considers living life and loving it.
I'm definitely no philosophical spreader of wisdom claiming to know the meaning of life lol ..
But texting and driving is stupid in my opinion, and I think it's safe to say... we've all done it, a lot...
It's whatever, see ya then
@@Nautilus1972 He's not a legend for doing dangerous stuff in my view, I agree with you it is stupid to take those risks. But his love of life made him exceptional and inspiring to many.
@@Nautilus1972 its insanely small and stupid to think the way u are here..dude, we all die..he LIVED his LIFE to the fullest in all ways of love and passion. He lived his absolute purpose and destiny
same! not 3 times in a row but i watched it every night for 4 days in a row
Cried every single time and its made me re-think how I lead my life
Marc almost seems mythical to me. In the best ways. He died doing what he loved and was unfortunately never recovered and literally became one with the climb and mountains. It’s a painfully beautiful thing in many ways and I cannot help but to think of what more incredible things he would have accomplished because of what he had already done in such a short amount of time. RIP Marc. We will never forget you.
I think he was going to get himself killed sooner than later, but it's ironic that he didn't die from free soloing, and likely was from an avalanche rather than a climbing error on his part.
painfully beautiful ? They were buried alive, probably didn't die for quite a while imagining his own burial in that place, knowing he would never be found.
I hear this a lot but I have to say I disagree. That documentary showed that when he was on the mountains, he only wishes that he was with his girlfriend. Then after completing the various free solos he would do, what he valued most and appreciated more was spending time with his girlfriend.
What he loves most was his girlfriend, even more than he loved climbing.
@@ThatTenorGuy6 I have to disagree. Soloing was #1 to him above all. CLEARLY. If not, he would still be alive. His body isn’t attached to her right now, see. It’s another climber. This says a lot.
@@wolfcrown_pop7682 did you even watch the movie? He didn't die soloing, or even free soloing at that.. He very apparently got caught in an avalanche with a professional partner
I went for a nearly 45 minute walk today, that was a really cool adventure
And you survived! Amazing.
One of the sickest Alpinist ever . Rest In the Mountains.
RIP beautiful soul ❤
He learned to climb in my gym. I would see him from time to time in the gym. Weird to think he is gone.
@My Zen isnt Ur problem he died in 2018
@My Zen isnt Ur problem he didn’t learn how to do that in a gym you idiot!
@@mastercreamer1398 no one said he did. He learned climbing skills in the gym I go to. He was on the kids team. Obviously he progressed way past that. Nice try though.
@My Zen isnt Ur problem bro finish the dam documentary before trying to school somebody
@@mastercreamer1398 bro what is wrong with you lol why can't you just respond without calling someone an idiot. did your mommy or daddy speak to you like shit? both?
I was in the mountains of Northern Patagonia in 1998 and could see some of that granite not far from where we were peak bagging. Nice to see it was as good as we suspected.
Man, I just saw the doc on him. Incredible, fearless. 😥
what is more amazing is that he travelled with no money.
Marcs climbing and form was immaculate and sublime.
I was so excited to see the movie . I love climbing as a sport and the whole film I was being inspired by this young man . I am so sad now . Imaging his final moments I can’t help but feel a sinking feeling in my chest . I am truly inspired by this man . He gave us a gift by doing what he loved and I’m glad I was able to experience it even if it was just a movie . His life was more than that . I hope I never forget about this man and I hope I can live my life to the fullest like him.
R. I. P. Marc. Yes, I just watched The Alpinist, and my heart melted. I can’t believe that happened to him. I’m still shocked by that. I’m super sad and I sincerely send my condolences to Brette and Marc’s family. You will be missed.
He still seems alive. It's one been 4 years.
Rest In Peace, such a beautiful soul
Watched this inspiring and moving documentary. Marc Andre Leclerc lived his life to the full and with a passion. He understood the risks involved but was true to himself. For me i felt a huge sense of affinity for Marc...as if i knew him.. there was a more than a touch of a preacher about him .His soul was so advanced it resonated love and peace to everyone around. The scene with "heavy duty" was beautifully spiritual, even with a hula hoop he resonated peace calm and love. There was a strong spiritual aura about him and i was emotionally upset at the end. I do believe he was some type of spiritual guide , a sort of teacher in this world. Whether you think he was fatalistic or not,Marc Andre Leclerec was clearly highly intelligent, eccentric, but as his mother said at the end he lived life on his terms with a passion. How many of us can say that. He had the courage and passion to follow his dreams where most of us do not. He lived a full life of his 25 years. The quality of his life and the lives he touched when witnessing the oupouring of love and respect at the end was incredibly moving . For me It is this that really counts . the love and affection that you are held in at the end of one's life . Rest easy Marc Andre Leclerq. your short human life was long in love and devotion from others.
Such a nice tribute to Marc-André. He will love this, wherever he is now.
Just watched his documentary on Netflix and man what a journey Watching him climb was like being there so peaceful and about the journey and the path he was going to take on the way up the mountains He is amazing definitely a legend and left his mark on This Earth RIP..buddy
Wherever you are, heavenly kudos, human being...
Just saw the Alpinist not knowing nothing about Marc. I couldn't believe the ending. It was so sad. RIP Marc.
Same here. I know nothing of Marc, his abilities, mountain climbing. But I was drawn to the story that seemed so unusual.
Rest in peace, Marc.
Just watched the Alpinist. i never cared much about extreme climbers but apricated their skills and daredevil element... but it made me so fn sad know he died i cant even explain it. it was like curt cobain died. it was more of his pure personality . he was like a out of this world free spirit and totalist without being competitive ass.
My fear of heights makes this so incredible. Truly remarkable athletes and absolutely fearless. Wow. Wow wow wow wow
it stinks that we lost him so young & there isnt enough footage of this master.
He was certainly going to kill himself sooner than later. You can't keep pushing the limit like he did and live a long life. Had to be short and fast. No surprise, no shock. Completely expected!
Amazing guy ,his my inspiration to keep going in my life in my hard moments
THE ALPINIST : Magnifique reportage... MARC ANDRE LECLERC a rejoint son paradis qu'il aimait tant. Je suis sur que de la haut il veille sur sa petit brette harringtor. quelle philosophie, quel bonheur même si ça se finit de faç on tragique. peace Marc
traduction : Magnificent report ... MARC ANDRE LECLERC returned to his paradise which he loved so much. I'm sure he's watching over his little harringtor from above. what a philosophy, what happiness even if it ends in a tragic way. peace Mark
Semplicemente GRANDE
AWE!!! I miss Marc...he left this world too soon. He was a beautiful person; he had a beautiful smile, and he is a legend. Rest in Peace-miss ya
When you can awe Alex Honnold with your climbs, that says a lot. Unbelievable alpinist. His moves were so smooth, deliberate, and methodical, that he made it look easy.
So interesting images !
The Netflix movie about Marc is really good. Rip marc andre
It was good, but they could have ended it MUCH better. More detail, more photography. It’s as if they were in a hurry to wrap it up. They could have made a docu- series out of ALL HE DID, instead of that film. It was lovely, yet half-fast. Unfortunate. Amateur filmmakers.
This guy is an inspiration to all people who struggle with ADHD.
Don't believe you need medicine you just need a different way of living.
I'm so sad he's gone, I hope he went in peace. Mark is an absolute legend, chasing after a true dream and not rhe fame. He was truly ans inspiration. Rip mark
Rest In peace Marc. What a spirit.
*Ueli last year and now Marc-André!*
@Spencer Parkin yeah years ago
Such an inspiration!
Incredible climber.
What a life to live.
I just watched " The Alpinist". I was devastated when I saw the end! I was not expecting it. He truly was a beautiful, adventurous human being.
I’m so fucking sad after watching the documentary. I had this hope he was still alive until I finished it. It was painfully beautiful. Rest in Power, Marc! And Brette, we can’t even imagine how you feel. Much loveeeeee
Rest In Peace
I’m sure his family would rather have him around than just the little bits of video and the glory of climbs that now mean nothing
RIP Marc
Super inspiring
Wow that cristall ice is so beautifull
Невероятный человек
Awesome human being.
Amazing Chile🇨🇱
MAL is a Special soul and 1 of the bravest most gifted climbers of all times. RIP Brother.
A true free spirit.
Totalement ébloui par cette personnalité, j'ai pleuré sa disparition tellement il était beau dans sa personnalité et son art de grimper ! Adieu Marco
OMG! Marc passed away in my hometown. Haven't been back in 8 years. Live in AZ now. Just watched the alpinist. Such a shame. Out of all places Juneau Alaska. Wow I lived right down street from where he passed
Best climber ever Marc-Andre Leclerc 🙌♥️
Marc is beautiful human. And he is GOAT.
Marc Andre was probably the most skilled climber ever.
I gotta wonder if he had gone alone on his last climb if he’d still be here. Did his best climbs alone so maybe it through him off his game a bit. Idk I’m probably just an idiot I just wish I could have met him.
It was an avalanche. He did nothing wrong
RIP
Rest in peace Marc Andre
Rip my guy. You live in the mountains now. May you look over the rest of us ❤️
Mountains?
Marc es el mejor escalador de todos los tiempos. Aunque murió muy joven, nadie ha logrado hacer lo que él hizo
As I watched him free solo ice in The Alpinist I knew he was already dead without actually knowing. You can't do that all the time and expect to be 100% 10,000 times over.
Cool comment but you know he died from an avalanche while rappeling aka something that could happen to hmmm ANY alpinist ?
I didn't know it while watching but it wasn't a surprise when the part came explaining he's dead
I didn’t know he had passed when I watched the doc. About halfway through it I thought to myself, this guy is gonna die on a mountain. Then came the end of the doc. What a shame to go out that way, but I assume he would have had it no other way.
They told him he might die, he said we all die eventually
Movie was both amazing and unnerving to watch. Dangling 1000s of feet above the ground on a waterfall with just 2 ice picks. Makes Álex Honnold look somewhat human.
RIP. Alawys will be one of the few best in the world.
rip LEGEND
Marc is a legend mate one love to his family and friends
RIP, Marc-Andre Leclerc !
The alpinist reminded me of the grizzly man in the fact that they didnt die until they brought someone along for the adventure.
Both thought they were invincible.
I think his friends were enthusiastic about doing an adventure, the trek he did was way below his skill level, which is the irony.
14 peaks is pretty good at showing the unpredictability
of weather windows, the Sherpas could have easily died at any time during the
making of the film. The lead climber was under pressure to film and he even said away from the group in the film, he thought success was 50/50 on K2, he had no idea if he and the group would die, but he celebrated
before and after the climb .
14 peaks is pretty realistic
the man was special forces he is no joke
What an awesome person mark andre was,
This is more difficult than climbing El Capitan in Yosemite right?
Documentary was amazing but if that kid was alone that day he would have made it..
That’s what I thought too
Rest In Peace Marc
It was only a matter of time, there are way too many variables for a person to be able to calculate. Nature and mountains are unpredictable, snow, avalanche, ice, rock breaking just way too much! He loved it though and that’s all that matters.
There are old climbers and there are bold climbers, but there are very few old bold climbers.
A great young man, very poignant bio 🙏
I cant imagine no better way to die. Tragic as it was, he died doing what he absolutey LOVED!
I don't think Marc loved getting thrown off a mountain and crushed by tons of ice and snow. Just my opinion.
R.I.P marc
Very sad but he died doing what he loved 🥰
R. I. P
I’m not trying to be rude by saying this but is there any chance the condors are there in hopes/expectations that they get a meal from some animal (person) falling ?
Most likely. Carcass is what they’re meant to scout out with their noses, once it’s dead, they’re ready to get fed.
Of course!!
RIP MAL 🙏
Marc was the true definition of a free spirit.
Free spirit with a death wish!
@@steveschaeffer6889 same was said about the Wright brothers, apollo astronauts and most humans that push the boundaries.
I thought it was kind of stupid he died in an avalanche, fun easy climb with friends , being as he sent sick ice walls on a regular basis, but he never failed on all his daring technical climbs , come to think of it maybe it's better that way, he was just treking with buddies. He was an artist and lives in the imagination of many
He wasn't just trekking when he died. He and his partner got slammed by a rock and ice fall while rappelling off the north face of the Mendenhall towers. My good friend John bolte died the same way in February rappelling off Fitz Roy. It's literally like playing Russian roulette.
@@unropednope4644 I am sorry to hear that, it is very chilling news. the ice walls seem to be the most volatile medium for climbing
What's with the topless models in the back ground 🤣🤣🤣 London style my son.
How old is Marc-Andre Leclerc? And what country is he from?
Carlos Chau he's from Canada
Hes not any age old, he's dead.
@@cautionmike697 you just replied to a comment from 6 years ago. Back then he was still alive and doing free solos.
And I just replied to a 10 month old comment.
@@cautionmike697dead people still have a date of birth
You can't prepare for an avalanche. So sad he is gone. 🙏
Alien
.
You are missed…
Body never found
Body is one with the mountain. Better than a cemetery.
He started taking his craft seriously at 15? What a loser🥰😊
Why
@@two9s649 joke, I'm 62 n still not there!
@@chriswertz1438 He died
a little boring for my taste but it looks easy so at least there's that.
"it looks easy"?
You're either a troll or just simply clueless. Or maybe both.
@@RonaiHenrik you either took my bait or just simply don't have much to do. Or maybe both.
@@NathanHassall ah, so you're simply just a troll trolling. Not surprised. Yes, I took your bait. Have learnt from it. (btw, liking your own comment is so freaking lame)
@@RonaiHenrik I am glad I could teach you my son. I did not like my own comment it must be some random person surfing youtube who agrees with me ..your mom perhaps. Good day.
@@NathanHassall ah yes, someone liked your comment under a comment within 2 minutes after you wrote it. On a video which gets 107 views a day. That's very likely (that was sarcasm btw). Seriously coming with "your momma" jokes? How low can you get? Go further down?
Climbing or Russian roulette?
The way he climbed and chances he took, would only lead to his death. Can’t keep taking the chances he took
It was like an addiction, he suffered adhd.
@@wg3063 YES!
Sad no one reached out to him and helped clearly he had problems seemed suicidal his Mom was a major problem from the start not teaching him responsibility and safety at a young old trying to be his friend instead of a MOTHER sad
🙄
Watch the documentary “The Alpinist” because I could tell you haven’t. If you did, you wouldn’t be saying those things.
For real his mom would encourage him... i would encourage a helmet and ropes . But marc andre is a legend did what he wanted
@Jason Webb craziest part is that he could still be here if it wasn't for an avalanche. it's crazy to think that of all the crazy things he did it was an uncontrollable circumstance that killed him.
So true. He was mentally ill and it eventually killed him.
RIP
RIP Marc
RIP