Eiger north face archive

Controversy surrounding high-altitude climber Nirmal Purja | Is the criticism justified?

In the course of extensive research into Nirmal Purja, we came across major discrepancies, about which Purja has been staunchly silent so far.

The six big north faces in just two weeks - Roger Schäli in an exclusive interview

In an exclusive conversation with Roger Schäli, we talk about the North6 project and his future plans.

Dani Arnold climbs the Petit Dru north face in a new record

With 1 hour and 43 minutes, Dani Arnold sets a new best time on the Petit Dru north face.

Video: Odyssey on the north face of the Eiger has never been seen like this

Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher climbed the Eiger route “Odyssey” in one day last summer. They actually wanted to be the first to do it - but then two Belgians thwarted their plans. The film shows sensitively and closely what makes the Eiger North Face - very worth seeing!

The north face of the Eiger is far from being obsolete

The author Rainer Rettner explains why the north face of the Eiger is associated with tragedies and where climate change is most evident.

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Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher climb Odyssey (1400m) in 16 hours

Barbara Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher announce the successful one-day ascent of the long and demanding route Odyssey on the Eiger.

Nils Favre and Symon Welfringer climb Paciencia (8a) on the Eiger

Nils Favre and Symon Welfringer climb one of the most difficult routes on the Eiger north face with Paciencia (8a, 900m).

Nico Favresse and Sébastien Berthe climb the most difficult Eiger route in one day

Nico Favresse and Sébastien Berthé conclude their European tour with a one-day ascent of the most difficult route on the Eiger: Odyssey (8a +).

Merci La Vie repeats: The new classic on the Eiger north face?

Merci La Vie experiences two repetitions within a week: Nina Caprez and Sascha Lehmann climb the route rotpunkt.

Interview Roger Schaeli about the ascent of Merci La Vie on the Eiger north face

Interview: Roger Schäli about the ascent of Merci La Vie on the Eiger north face

LACRUX spoke with Roger Schäli about the first free ascent of the Merci La Vie route on the Geneva Pillar and the creation of the route.

Roger Schäli climbs the Merci la Vie route on the Eiger rotpunkt

The Swiss professional climber Roger Schäli manages the first free ascent of the difficult multi-pitch route Merci la Vie on the Eiger north face.

Film series about Ueli Steck - The Swiss Machine

A film about Ueli Steck - The Swiss Machine

Recently we stumbled upon the three-part video series about the deceased professional spin-queen Ueli Steck. And were spellbound.

Roger Schäli commits La Vida es Silbar on the Eiger in one day

Roger Schäli and Sean Villanueva O'Driscoll manage their first redpoint ascent in one day of the heavy multi-pitch La Vida es Silbar in the north face of the Eiger.

Roger Schäli publishes magazine Passion Eiger with numerous topos

The professional alpinist Roger Schäli publishes “Passion Eiger”, a magazine that tells the story of his passion for what is probably the most famous north face in the world. Enriched with ...

Video: Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher commit Odyssey on the Eiger north face

Under adverse conditions, Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher repeated the most difficult multi-pitch tour on the Eiger north face in August 2018: Odyssey. In the published a few days ago ...