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“Solar Eclipse”: Fay Manners and Roger Schäli open a new route on the Eiger North Face

33 rope lengths, 900 meters, 13 days on the wall: Fay Manners and Roger Schäli have established a new route through the Eiger North Face with "Solar Eclipse." The name comes from a moment the two experienced from their portaledge – the solar eclipse of August 12, 2026.

Controversies surrounding the North Face Trilogy

Following the recent speed record set by Nicolas Hojac and Philipp Brugger on the three north faces of Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau, questions have arisen about Stephan Siegrist's previous presentation.

Nicolas Hojac and Philipp Brugger climb Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau in 15 hours and 30 minutes

With 15 hours and 30 minutes, Nicolas Hojac and Philipp Brugger smashed the 21-year-old record of Ueli Steck and Stephan Siegrist on the north faces of the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau.

Siebe Vanhee climbs difficult Eiger North Face route Odyssey in one day

One of the most difficult Eiger North Face routes in one day: Siebe Vanhee climbs Odyssee (1400m, 8a+) in 21,5 hours.

A new route through the north face of the Eiger for the 30th wedding anniversary TV tip

A special kind of anniversary gift: For their 30th wedding anniversary, Robert and Daniela Jasper are trying a new route through the north face of the Eiger.

Speed ​​record on the Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau | Video

On July 12, 2022, the two Swiss alpinists Nicolas Hojac and Adrian Zurbrügg climbed the Swiss Skyline Route from the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau in the Bernese Oberland in a new best time of 13 hours and 8 minutes. In the video for their record ascent, the two comment on the fine line between speed and risk.

Record on Eiger, Mönch & Jungfrau: Nicolas Hojac and Adrian Zurbrügg with a new best time

Nicolas Hojac and Adrian Zurbrügg set a new speed record on the Eiger, Mönch and Jungfrau. They beat Ueli Steck's time.

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.

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