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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.

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. Actually, they wanted to be the first to do it - but then two Belgians thwarted their plans. The film shows sensitively and closely what defines the Eiger North Face - well worth seeing!

Man had a fatal accident while skiing down the Eiger

On Tuesday afternoon, a man had an accident on the ski run from the Eiger via the west flank. The rescue workers who were immediately called up could only rescue the man dead. His companion was flown out unharmed.

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.

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.

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