Thursday, August 21, 2008

Renowned French climber Video

Patrick Edlinger made films which popularised sports climbing in the 80s. This video shows him lead climbing in the Verdon Gorge. And then climbing..... ropeless...

His control is amazing. I don't climb anywhere near this level... but I have some idea of the satisfaction of a good lead climb.



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JvsgHWKJOUA&feature=related

also his classic film - "Opera Vertical":

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQs3XMYDucs&feature=related

1 comment:

Marcus said...

Yes, very impressive; the guy has phenomenal control and self-confidence. What amazes me is how he can trust the strength of the rock outcrops and tiny ridges so much: if I remember rightly, the Verdon rock is calcareous, which can be very brittle and friable...

BTW, it seems that your first link is simply part 3 of Opera Vertical...