tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198800.comments2023-10-17T08:20:16.111-06:00The Mountain WorldDougald MacDonaldhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12084708125730430530noreply@blogger.comBlogger595125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198800.post-37666739672629288282010-08-31T08:12:17.976-06:002010-08-31T08:12:17.976-06:00Great pictures. But I gotta say two accidents in ...Great pictures. But I gotta say two accidents in two weeks seems like these guys are heading to the adage 'the mountains are littered with those whom went too far too fast'. Having myself been to Chamonix over 20 times and having done some of the same routes, I would say these guys need to learn patience with respect to conditions. And another note, Pierre Tardivel is still the worlds best extreme skier, not the Swede.Jamiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09166957815600021218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198800.post-7943107030629049732010-05-23T15:09:48.969-06:002010-05-23T15:09:48.969-06:00I have been working up the skills to take on Chamo...I have been working up the skills to take on Chamonix and some of it's more serious routes but, that video makes me think I need a little more time.Gary Ghttp://www.swtrekking.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198800.post-16869203178867326912010-05-23T08:32:24.287-06:002010-05-23T08:32:24.287-06:00Thanks for putting those up. I will have to keep ...Thanks for putting those up. I will have to keep an eye out for more from Camp 4 Collective. It should be an amazing what is pulled together.Gary Ghttp://www.swtrekking.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198800.post-12790781578196334902010-05-04T13:15:47.426-06:002010-05-04T13:15:47.426-06:00Thanks for posting - definitely helped pass the ti...Thanks for posting - definitely helped pass the time while in the office :-)Adayakhttp://www.adayak.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198800.post-60081864990942385842010-05-04T12:29:53.064-06:002010-05-04T12:29:53.064-06:00That series of videos is fantastic. We'll be ...That series of videos is fantastic. We'll be going back to that area, near Antalya, in two more weeks! We love living and climbing in Turkey!Erinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12868751180456320428noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198800.post-47830169851348937332010-05-03T21:57:26.615-06:002010-05-03T21:57:26.615-06:00These studies showing brain damage from high altit...These studies showing brain damage from high altitude aren't new aren't new but good to let more know. I know several surgeons that climb including Everest. I certain won't let my friend or family see any of these brain damage folks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198800.post-33105272146123778962010-05-02T22:35:54.952-06:002010-05-02T22:35:54.952-06:00it would appear they got some core shots in those ...it would appear they got some core shots in those ski bases too. <br />doesnt look like a big snow year?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198800.post-61105907576181901792010-04-30T18:45:18.276-06:002010-04-30T18:45:18.276-06:00Looks like boob fondling to me. Do I get to fondle...Looks like boob fondling to me. Do I get to fondle Swiss boobs if I go to Zermatt this summer?Kevin L.http://alpineambitionblog.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198800.post-80499968398761619752010-04-30T14:31:58.515-06:002010-04-30T14:31:58.515-06:00So, does that count as aid climbing?So, does that count as aid climbing?Devin Montgomeryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05119547222110038856noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198800.post-33721540204396080082010-04-29T20:36:05.576-06:002010-04-29T20:36:05.576-06:00I agree that the romantic fabrication detracted fr...I agree that the romantic fabrication detracted from the story, but I thought the climbing sequences were awesome. I wasn't aware of the transition from real scenes to movie sets, so they must've done a good job.<br /><br />This film MUST be seen on a big screen, NOT on a regular TV.Shandahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00485218242223423270noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198800.post-11967952759057760292010-04-26T11:36:48.435-06:002010-04-26T11:36:48.435-06:00Awesome helmet cam video - that is some serious sk...Awesome helmet cam video - that is some serious skiing they do.Adayakhttp://www.adayak.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198800.post-32648640886910590282010-04-22T14:05:19.718-06:002010-04-22T14:05:19.718-06:00Nordwand (North Face) - the movie
This is a great...Nordwand (North Face) - the movie<br /><br />This is a great movie so run at cinema and watch it!<br /><br />PS: This movie is not only for those who love climbing, is for all audience.<br /><br />trailer and a short decription you found here <br />http://www.mountainroute.com/m/news/view/Nordwand-North-Face-the-movieMountain Routehttp://www.mountainroute.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198800.post-91753327267066411702010-04-02T07:20:37.851-06:002010-04-02T07:20:37.851-06:00Peter, I won't argue with "exclusive,&quo...Peter, I won't argue with "exclusive," but I would argue with "becoming." I think alpinism at the high end has always been exclusive. Although it's impossible to generate real numbers, I'd say more people today, not fewer, are climbing cutting-edge alpine routes, simply because there are more climbers than ever before, and thus more at the top of this particular pyramid.Dougaldnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198800.post-36929557543500705582010-04-02T06:32:16.713-06:002010-04-02T06:32:16.713-06:00Thanks Dougald and Kelly. I am writing a review of...Thanks Dougald and Kelly. I am writing a review of Steve House's book that is titled more or less, "Alpinism and the Avant-Garde" that will explore this point, that high-end alpinism is becoming a very exclusive pursuit in all senses of the term.Peter Bealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15576690594320743452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198800.post-63661276309791381832010-03-30T23:39:53.310-06:002010-03-30T23:39:53.310-06:00Terrific post, D. I've gone through this on my...Terrific post, D. I've gone through this on my own before, actually -- and came away amazed at how many of these things got climbed in a fairly short time frame. Just seems to me, from my observations as well as personal experience, that so much shit has to come together to pull of the mega alpine objectives that it rarely happens. But, damn, people are getting good. Bullock and Houseman, those bastards, became the latest to cross one off of that Alpinist 4 list. Indeed many others exist, however -- look at what Joe Puryear (IMO one of the great under-recognized climbers in our world) keeps doing.<br /><br />Re: Peter's question, I've wondered that as well. But my highly unscientific observation -- like all of my musings -- is that the absolute numbers of keen alpinists has probably remained stable. Meanwhile, the larger umbrella of climbers has grown massively. Thus, it depends on the expression -- relatively speaking, sure, I'd say, fewer climbers care about this stuff, naturally, given the exponential growth and popularity of more accessible forms of climbing. These increasingly popular forms have their appeal, for sure (I'm sick of huddling up with swarthy dudes at cold bivies, but I suck too badly to impress anyone better looking at the boulders). Those passionate about the alpine remain so, same as ever, even if today their pursuits drift more to the fringes by comparison. Maybe not so different as it always was, in a sense -- fringe dwellers in one form or another.<br /><br />And, yes, the climbing on Shingu Charpa sucked. IMO, I think the N Ridge still unclimbed. Neither of us (Ukrainians nor Josh & I) finished it off. Close, but no cigar. Gorgeous line, though. What suckers we are...and will continue to be.<br /><br />Thanks again for the cool post.kellyhttp://www.kellycordes.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198800.post-71818659212514842352010-03-30T09:22:28.990-06:002010-03-30T09:22:28.990-06:00Peter, you're quite right: These routes will n...Peter, you're quite right: These routes will never be famous like Everest or K2 or the free attempt on Mescalito or any Sharma route. But cutting-edge alpine climbing has always been a bit obscure; it often takes a full generation before a new route gets recognized for the mega-classic it is. And some alpine routes never become classics because they look much better than they are. Shingu Charpa, for one: gorgeous line, terrible climbing.Dougald MacDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12084708125730430530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198800.post-12733083176622243362010-03-30T09:03:24.757-06:002010-03-30T09:03:24.757-06:00Great post Dougald. Do you have the feeling howeve...Great post Dougald. Do you have the feeling however that while these objectives are interesting to certain climbers, that they are no longer the topic of a larger discussion even within the climbing community?Peter Bealhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15576690594320743452noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198800.post-74618316505783795922010-03-20T13:21:34.911-06:002010-03-20T13:21:34.911-06:00I know what you mean, but you've got to stop t...I know what you mean, but you've got to stop the grunting climbers first. Not likely...Dougald MacDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12084708125730430530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198800.post-28226628646215778322010-03-20T12:57:20.087-06:002010-03-20T12:57:20.087-06:00The whole grunting, constipation outbursts really ...The whole grunting, constipation outbursts really needs to stop in these movies. I find more pleasure in watching climbing flicks with the mute button on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198800.post-89390083714761104582010-03-20T02:16:31.634-06:002010-03-20T02:16:31.634-06:00Amazing! My EX, Sheri, made his ski suits; I reme...Amazing! My EX, Sheri, made his ski suits; I remember him well. Thanks for posting this photo.Ralphhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16555104492679454425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198800.post-10588230053508181642010-03-17T17:46:35.463-06:002010-03-17T17:46:35.463-06:00This looks great, I can't wait to see the whol...This looks great, I can't wait to see the whole movie. Thanks for the premiere info!Pattyhttp://www.ultimatefitnessgear.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198800.post-4311699369209009502010-03-14T19:34:19.403-06:002010-03-14T19:34:19.403-06:00Just amazing images! :)Just amazing images! :)F.Fridrikssonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08307862237484826310noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198800.post-70667243501358314882010-03-14T16:01:14.448-06:002010-03-14T16:01:14.448-06:00seems fixed to me -- absolutely gorgeous shots. st...seems fixed to me -- absolutely gorgeous shots. stunning. marko's eye and creativity (not to mention his climbing) just astound me. wow. and he wasn't really focused on photog here, it was just stuff he "saw" as he climbed -- what an eye.kellyhttp://www.kellycordes.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198800.post-75783135127853564012010-03-14T12:58:05.196-06:002010-03-14T12:58:05.196-06:00Fixed. I hope.Fixed. I hope.Dougald MacDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12084708125730430530noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-17198800.post-67467654389658437702010-03-13T15:40:07.509-07:002010-03-13T15:40:07.509-07:00Me three.Me three.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com