2018 09 12 - Ueli & Gio present : Eiger over Mittellegi ridge

Day 2 : Ascent over the Mittellegi Ridge to the Eiger 3970 mt. with the use of our headlamps we set off before dawn breaks and reach the first climbing section just as it starts to get light.
The ridge is unbelievably impressive and the views we get of the North Face from the ridge make our heart beat faster.
A fixed rope helps us over the Gendarm Buttress and on to the summit.
The last few pitches ascend over a sharp Firn ridge.
The views are overwhelming.
The Eiger is and remains a myth !
Blissfully happy we reach the summit and yet must not forget that we have
only reached half-time.
The descent demands full concentration.
First we rappel to the northern Eigerjoch and continue along the connecting ridge to the southern Eigerjoch.
Along this ridge we will encounter some outstanding climbing sections.
We round-up the Monch to the southside of the Jungfraujoch.

[@pattiedifraia9385]

incredible- I am still hyperventilating!!!

[@wowihaveachannel4862]

Yeah just amazing I am deadly afraid of heights but these guys are superb

[@baten52]

Great video. Could never be a climber but this video gave me a sense of the nature of this calling.

[@sondrajean955]

My STOMACH!!!! I unapologetically live vicariously through alpinists! Bravo!

[@ianhenson724]

Balls of steele, it must be a huge wonderful feeling i can tell by the view let alone, i as exhausted trying to understand why the mountain just kept growing & growing. each time it looked like you were there then the next you were still climbing, amazing video on such a well respected mountain steeped in history, brilliant.

[@anniefranks6881]

Your guide looks as graceful as a ballet dancer in the Nutcracker, only the mountain is his stage!

[@angelalejzerowicz9670]

I’m seriously in full on sweats heart racing watching this climb 😱😳

[@kated7538]

Magnificent, bravest people on the planet, nerves of steel. Thank you. Xxx

[@vermontsownboy6957]

Absolutely non-stop spectacular. I have to take a shower now as I'm covered in sweat. Seriously.

[@normanbarrett8124]

Your videos are the most intense & beautiful that I’ve ever watched!! I was getting dizzy watching these!

[@johnhulsker9123]

Just a stroll for the guide, excellent fourth class technique,

[@onthehunt964]

Wow , what a way to spend the day eh ? Nicely done : )

[@FenerocityGaming]

The exposure in some places is very scary. Good job man!

[@UFCSTARS]

I've thought he had reached the top about 10 times in this video and I'm only 35:00 mins in...it's like the never ending ridge line!

[@dryasytanne4490]

So did I…. As any mouintaneer knows, the happiest end comes after a long suffering….

[@allanstelmach]

Thanks for sharing this video, very enjoyable. I particularly enjoyed the footwork of your guide!! So smooth and controlled. Did you descend the same way down? Abseils all the way or some down-climbing too?

[@GiorgioCanepaMBG]

Thanks for watch, normally you do the traverse of which I also have the first part but I have not yet found the time to mount it ...

[@GRA.L1981]

woke up early this morning.... 6am put this video on..... JESUS H. CHRIST I AM AWAKE NOW!!! mental people. who needs a cup of coffee in the mornings when you have got this?

[@GRA.L1981]

cant believe you walked along that ridge man, crazy. well done! literally one of the scariest things i have ever watched. that is some extreme levels of fitness there man, hats off to you! i would love to see the views from up there but it looks way too dangerous.

[@anneichenberger4970]

I admired the way these two climbers worked together. It felt the guide actually cared about the other person. The footage of the limestone rocks and the narrowness of the ridges was a spectacular treat. Thank you

[@robertbeger4275]

Climbed that back in 1975. Was totally different. Can't believe how little snow and ice there is now. Long friggin ridge with super fun and fast boot glissade down the west side.

[@thehowlingterror]

I like watching this type of mountaineering. Almost...almost feel like I could do it.

[@nickh2458]

Lol.

[@stewartwatling4221]

Amazing footage.... breathtaking....my heart was in my mouth. Very brave humans !

[@M12Howitzer]

Very good video and great climb!

[@SUSSDUE]

Oh my!! I get vertigo just by looking at this- amazing! I hope that cool climbing guide is very well paid for risking his life. Sheer drop on both sides and only a knife edge to climb on- all who did this climb are doing one of the bravest things I have seen!!!

[@goodbyemr.anderson5065]

I'm reading the book the white spider, imagine back in the 30's when there were no fixed ropes to start. free climbing, then piton where you can, if you can. slow, dangerous.

[@johnbrandwagt6416]

What a great video. My abs were sore after watching it was so tense on those ridges. Ueli who? Such a sure-footed climber.

[@ebmurphy8744]

Ueli Steck...died 4 1/2 yrs ago in Himalayas

[@alexandrugota3285]

@@ebmurphy8744 nope! This trip was done in september 2018!

[@krystlelachance657]

@@alexandrugota3285 he died in 2017.

[@andyhanzler6371]

Really nice to see such a comprehensive record of your ascent and glad it made you so happy. Good effort.

[@jacquelinekindo9143]

the man in front climbs like spiderman

[@Alessandr_G]

Al di là delle possibilità umane.. sarei morto di paura 1000 volte.

[@thewordkeeper]

I'm in my 60s and never was a nail-biter no matter how nerve-wracking the situation was. Not anymore! LOL!

[@hakanpersson6524]

I am full of admiration of your performance !!! Ueli`s way of mowing up this mountain with grace and smoothness, impressive !!

[@lrt1980]

At 56.20 'This is the part that made me a little bit worried'... understatement of the century!!! I nearly couldn't watch, on another level people that have the stomach for this...

[@iain8837]

I love flying etc, no problems, but heights when still on the ground leave me legless! I live in the area and hate the gondola rides and even the train from Lauterbrunnen up to Wengen!! Hard to watch the video at that point, can feel the blood stops flowing to my legs!

[@pizzafrenzyman]

My stomach got tied up in knots a few times. Maybe he was just going too fast for me, and wasn't watching his foot placement as carefully as I would have.

[@mothebe7858]

Gotta love Ueli's grace , I'd definitely be on my hands and knees.

[@patrickmayer9566]

,,,,,,,,yes!.........hello from land o' lakes,wi.usa......epic..........tnx,for sharing all of this,,,,,,,I lived 3 years in colorado...4 fourteeners in one day(mt.lincoln,bross)...Evans,,thrill of my life,,,,this is over the moon.....pat.

[@alexmacleod9727]

love that, incredible walking, scrambling and climbing, poetry in motion.

[@GiorgioCanepaMBG]

t h a n k s : we too !

[@duneideannaer5990]

The walk along the snowy ridge. Epic! The rest of the climb was…………. Better than that!

[@cynthiamarston2208]

A lot of these summit shows are a lot better than some distract me movie! Im afraid of heights so sometimes im just gasping! The first part starts ok but then soon the rope was no longer nailed in to the mointain. Like he was leading a puppy…on a ridge waaaay up high…i didnt understand. 131.00 and for a bit i felt ill hot a swarmy ewe… im gonna finish this!

[@markdesaint-rat4905]

Quite inspiring: makes me want to return to Acadia Park, Maine and reclimb the Beehive 540 feet as opposed to the Eiger's 13,025ft.

[@katcabrera8272]

I was born and raised on the Island and climbed the Beehive many times. Its only 540 feet but when up there it feels a lot higher lol

[@chantaldubois5365]

WOW..................I am speechless.......................

[@silviaefrausto6023]

They're awesome so brave.

[@doctorshawzy6477]

just as i believe that flight is impossible, i also believe this is impossible..could not have happened..

[@paulmckeon9561]

What an achievement, i wouldn't of got pass the first rock.

[@hobonickel840]

can I do that if I buy some of those shoes?! ..Im the guy that would have had dropped his phone at the summit

[@boyzinthewood1]

Wow! This puts my channel to shame! Great video, great views, great courage! Just subbed

[@julianyc422]

My legs are noodles and I feel sick. How on Earth do people deal with that. It's something.

[@westendmotel1989]

Truly an incredible video. So inspiring. -And thanks for limiting the music and letting natural sounds tell the story. One question, why the tandem roping at all? He was rarely in a position to react or protect you using the rope because of the nature of ridge traversing. Is it required by regulation? Did you prefer it? and why? Seems like more of a liability except for those 2 clip in bolt areas. But I've never done any climbing on this level so maybe I'm missing something key. Thanks

[@GiorgioCanepaMBG]

At these levels they won't take you up if they don't know you VERY well, I have performed 2 more exams before this VERY HARD classified climb: the Wetterhorn ( kzbin.info/www/bejne/anSnlZqeqJmSpbs kzbin.info/www/bejne/pXm4eJl7equpgMU ) and the traverse of the Mönch ( in bad weather kzbin.info/www/bejne/eJnSg6KAe7agg7M ) anyway if my guide was very accidentally slipped on one side ( very difficult ) I would have jumped to the other without thinking about half a second !

[@DBoonful]

@@GiorgioCanepaMBG Excellent. I was wondering if you knew the guide on that kind of intuitive level. Once again -thanks for the wonderful video. I will check out the others for certain!

[@HalaxaJosef]

Thank you, Giorgio, for this amazing and educative video(-: Nice alarmclock jingle(-: Please, where can we contact guides like Konrad? He was calm, friendly, proffesional.. Thank you so much in advance Josef

[@GiorgioCanepaMBG]

Hi Papa Thanks to You for watch ! if You don't want to wrong about Guide in Jungfrau area go here : www.grindelwaldsports.ch/en/ They always gave me Super, Professional, Kind Guides ( really )

[@geabyrne]

Lovely wee walk in the hills! Busy on top of the Eiger. Never know who you might meet! Well done all!

[@RChannelst]

that's hard cliff, they are really brave

[@Pianda]

Bravo! Aber für ich ist schon das Zuschauen eine Zumutung! Eine Welt,die ich nicht verstehe!

[@adler923]

Nope, couldn't do it even if my life depended on it. If the Nazis had a special torture for me, and put me on the Eiger, I would've said "The beach at Normandy" the minute I got on this ridge.

[@michaelcameron2292]

I would fall off Im terrified of heights How can anyone do this ?

[@incidentalist]

LOTS of training, and passion

[@Cragcloud]

Really nice! Did the same route last June. Fantastic!

[@donuttime2507]

I watch your video on the Eiger. I would never attempt anything like this though. Can you suggest any mountains in the Alps that would be great for starting out? Climbed in Scotland and im fairly fit.

[@Cragcloud]

Adidas Lover Haha! Thank you for checking out my video on the Eiger 😄 I think there is a lot around Chamonix you could do - Dent du Géant (did a video on that too), Tour Ronde, Midi Plan Traverse or maybe the Aiguille Marbrées Traverse. If you want to do an easy peak I can highly recommend climbing the Mönch in Switzerland close to the Eiger. I am actually going to Austria in a couple of weeks to climb Großglockner...that might be worthwhile too.

[@donuttime2507]

@@Cragcloud Fantastic. I will check these out online and do some planning. Tempted to give something a go next summer. Have a safe trip.

[@Cragcloud]

Adidas Lover sounds great! Let mr know what you come up with 😄

[@GiorgioCanepaMBG]

@@donuttime2507 as a pre Eigher exam, Grindelwald Sports asked me to do the Wetterhorn with an another extra super guide like Ueli I introduce Mr. Hans an old Locomotiive of the Alps kzbin.info/www/bejne/bX_NppWnmLSIja8

[@UFCSTARS]

I'm about 13:00 minutes in, I've never climbed a mountain and I've got to say, it looks absolutely terrifying!...but I think I'd like to try with a small and fairly easy to climb mountain, lol. I live in England, any recommendations?

[@GiorgioCanepaMBG]

come to Switzerland !

[@olander0808]

Beautiful. That smile at 43:12 :)

[@snapdragon8123]

Bravo!! I have watched this video twice and both times I am amazed. Most excellent.

[@jacoblloyd9622]

Wow just amazing watching you all, what a guide. It looked a doddle to him. Thought Crib Goch in Wales here in UK was a trial. Thank the universe for You Tube. Love it. Congrats to anyone who has the nerve, strength and stamina to accomplish these feats xx

[@gregood]

Impressionnant... votre maîtrise et votre self control !

[@anil.3899]

Great job! Amazing views!

[@westcoastbred7745]

Omg this climb never seems to end😳😫

[@normanbarrett8124]

40:10-Jeez!!!

[@markbrady4703]

This is superb, what an inspiration. Thank you for posting.

[@deribrown]

a route i would like to try

[@emsterdemshe]

Astonishing, what a work out and magnificent vieuw. you guys are superbe.

[@gstar1309]

That lead guy is cool as a cucumber and as sure footed as a Billy goat.. Good combo!

[@julianyc422]

I wouldn't look down either

[@vodyany]

Peak after peak on that ridge-line, kinda addictive to watch....

[@sergeplanques9844]

QUEL EXPLOIT ,le plus grand respect vous revient , chapeau bas !!

[@salfordladsclub4966]

Lovely film this I was cheering you encouraging remarks!! Tell me do you think a 47 year old,90 kilogram man could do this?? thank you and bravo👏👏

[@GiorgioCanepaMBG]

absolutely yes ! here I was 54, I had guides of 67 which you really struggle to keep up with, so it's just a matter of form

[@joewahrerMotorcycleMan]

Awesome...very scary at times and just when I think you are there you keep going. Quick question, would the ropes going up to Everest be better off switched to these 1" ropes that used to climb Eiger? The Everest Climbers are always saying that they aren't sure which rope to hook onto, so maybe it is time to cut them all and install a 1"?

[@GiorgioCanepaMBG]

I think that on Everest there is a brothel of fixed ropes and I agree that you do not know which one to hold on to, but since they can't even bring down the dead figured if they think about the ropes...

[@williambuckley4901]

Do they ski or is it just heavy breathing

[@GiorgioCanepaMBG]

I guarantee that even at an altitude of almost 4000 to get up on the Mittellegi mainly vertically or almost with arms, legs, backpack and with your brain at maximum concentration you absolutely need all the oxygen you can breathe... sure

[@dawoodauckbaraullee8944]

Thank you for sharing

[@AndyOB]

Wow...what a ridge.Fantastic to watch your journey.I think you were in safe hands with that guide.😃👍

[@GiorgioCanepaMBG]

Certainly ! The Grindelwald Guides ( grindelwaldsports.ch ) are truly the best... Really

[@michaelschulze6545]

I couldn't walk 50 cm on a flat part.

[@Enorme81]

very nice video! Thanks for sharing! We can have a clear view on how the ridge is!

[@frogdogify]

I’ll stick to snorkeling in tropical waters

[@aloneworker6536]

beautiful video! in some places a very tense atmosphere ... the edge seems very sharp and dangerous, but excellent work in conjunction with a guide does its job ..)) Congratulations! Which area seemed the most difficult, in your opinion?

[@GiorgioCanepaMBG]

REALLY THANKS ! For me the most difficult point was the day before exactly here : kzbin.info/www/bejne/gJ-wc5t5iruFgdU

[@mentalitydesignvideo]

how much did you have to pay for the guide? what were the stipulations?

[@GiorgioCanepaMBG]

Not a lot, if any one had asked me : we give you the triple to bring on someone, even an expert, I would not have accepted www.grindelwaldsports.ch/en/

[@2coolforyourdog]

Thanks vor sharing this Video 👍👍👍

[@samjohnson6721]

Hi there, can you tell me, is that a guide you have paid to take you up that route and if so, how to contact them?

[@rockroll9761]

💯🏔supercool🏔💯

[@mikeholt7881]

Eiger summit- the most civilized place in the World.

[@2heeldrivin431]

My bad

[@whollymary7406]

Excellent video Thank You

[@SWISSPOWERJET]

very good movie thanks

[@hikinged]

Epic!

[@abu1950]

Out of curiosity what happens if someone becomes ill or faints at this point 1:19:53

[@GiorgioCanepaMBG]

better not to fall, however if an accident should happen on a ridge like this you must absolutely counterbalance the opposite side

[@doctorshawzy6477]

best climbing video ever..

[@TMorgan2]

Geee... Where's the CURVATURE of the allegedly round, globe earth? It sure looks FLAT to me! Hmmmm? 🤔 Cuz it IS FLAT! Great video guys. Thank you 👍

[@GiorgioCanepaMBG]

gopro 4

[@angeladoms]

Amazing ... beautiful climb

[@gstar1309]

That ridgeline looked quite challenging in places, what level of skill would be required to undertake that climb?

[@danielraven3855]

Looks 5.10 American rating system the exposure definitely adds some difficulty

[@gstar1309]

Thank you

[@damianpostek5888]

Super film! 😃😃

[@coachwalrus3158]

Wow

[@kevinbrooks1104]

I would mess my drawers if someone else was already up there

[@joslu4256]

Please ¿What kind of rope did you use in the Mitteleggi ridge? ¿30 meters or 40 meters? Thank you !!!!

[@GiorgioCanepaMBG]

Hi Joslu, the doubles are all equipped with a ring and are all 20 meters long so your rope must be at least 40 meters, however ask Grindelwald Sport Center for confirmation, they will give you 100% accurate information

[@joslu4256]

@@GiorgioCanepaMBG Ok....thank you. I,ll probably will be 40 meters

[@jurgenkogel9823]

I climb also with Nepal Top La Sportiva but for this ridge I prefer Trango Extrem Evo Duratherm

[@GiorgioCanepaMBG]

Hello ! I got the same new ones after 10 years

[@bhgardeners]

Firstly I am never going to climb one of these peaks and secondly and most certainly NOT in the dark

[@bhgardeners]

AND certainly NOT across the knife ridge which I have just notice AAAAAAgh!

[@bhgardeners]

I've now got vertigo, I shall have to find a lower kitchen chair! Unbelievable

[@bhgardeners]

Sorry they are barave,nay brilliant BUT have to be totally Insane, I'm just fetching the valium!

[@Patrick-xv3si]

What kind of camera/battery pack did you use?? Thanks

[@GiorgioCanepaMBG]

hi Paul J ! GoPro Hero4 with 4 batteries.

[@ast453000]

wooden axe?

[@mikelharris3472]

Oh Hell NO!!!

[@ParkourSchweiz]

Can you tell me where you found Ueli? Im from Switzerland and I would like to hire him as a guide. Thanks.

[@GioMBG]

Grindelwald Sports www.grindelwaldsports.ch with Ueli it was really nice to do this incredible ridge, I recommend the physical preparation, personally I enjoyed preparing all summer and having seen my 54 I was really happy that everything went super well.

[@scottfay3553]

Ueli isn't a guide and you can find him in the graveyard near merest where he died

[@jeanclaudedardenne9012]

i am not guide so i can say it. this client have nothing to do there.... respect Uli forever, 3 years later you're still the best love forever

[@doctorshawzy6477]

this is just a computer simulation..it could not have happened...on a serious not, why are they connected with a line.?..if one falls they both fall???

[@GiorgioCanepaMBG]

I'll make it simple, even if we would have to talk for hours... but practically, if one falls on one side the other throws himself on the other