A New Way Up | Paragliding And Climbing Adventure With Fabi Buhl | adidas TERREX

It's time to take paragliding and climbing to dizzying new heights. Fabi Buhl joins Will Sim and Jake Holland as they set out to use paragliding as a way to reach new destinations to climb and ski in the Karakoram mountains, Pakistan.​
Inspired by establishing a new way up in the world of mountaineering, they cross glaciated terrain and snow-capped mountains - which have thwarted so many people before them.​
With a unique combination of alpine climbing and piloting expertise, Gulmit Tower's 5801m ascent proves to be the perfect setting for their adventure.​
If they can master this innovative approach to paragliding and climbing, then they may just unlock a new era in Himalayan alpinism.​
Directed by Jake Holland.​
00:00 Intro
03:25 Before the ascent
07:30 A recce to the Gulmit basin
08:47 Paragliding to the base
13:50 Climbing Gulmit Tower
18:37 Reaching the summit
19:48 Climbing and paragliding down
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[@Matt_Ashwell]

When a 23 min film feels like 5 mins, you know the storytelling was next level!

[@adidasTERREX]

Couldn't have said it better ourselves!

[@jakeholland5430]

So happy people are enjoying our film so much. It's really fun to read through all the comments. Thanks Adidas for hosting!

[@adidasTERREX]

😊

[@cameddy4081]

You guys are awesomely epic !!! Thanks for creating and sharing - what a flippin ‘ dream - keep it up !!!!! Stay safe “ row ,row , row your boat , gently down the stream ! “

[@mehmoodalikhan8845]

I am from Ghulkin, a village near Gulmit and Gulmit tower is visible from my bed room. Since childhood I had the dream to be on top of it one day. Here you go. You guys lived my dream and through you I was virtually able to experience the terrain. Thank you. You guys are amazing athletes.

[@RichardChambers]

When the paragliding is the least adventurous part of the trip, you know you have had an epic adventure!

[@adidasTERREX]

😂 Very true.

[@dudli01]

I am ski touring, climbing and paragliding. Not remotely as good as they. But it helps to understand how incredible this undertaking was. Combing two things in the alps can be tricky. But all three plus camping gear, plus altitude, plus level of difficulty, plus low quality of maps and Werther forecast: mind blowing - really!

[@Beef_thief]

Absolutely an incredible adventure! Combining paragliding, climbing and skiing in a beautiful part of our world. One of my favorite films I have watched. Great job!

[@thecma3]

Wicked. The drone footage of the climb was an awesome complement to the footage from Will + Fabi. Brillant sound design with the subtle FX of the tools. I think there's a lot of potential for this dynamic of a filmmaker focused on documenting who can mostly accompany the climbing team without needing to do the hard climbing.

[@francoutah]

Thank you. So glad everyone made it safely. You guys are on a whole other level. My mind is blown. Absolutely brilliant and beautiful. Your approach to adventure is incredibly inspiring. You gotta keep telling your story. It is legendary and it's only just begun... BTW It's your positive attitudes and your teamwork ability that inspires me most. When we humans work together - as a true team - with each other and with nature, there's nothing we can't accomplish. Never forget.

[@stonedslayer3207]

loved what you've accomplished here plus its always heartwarming to see our homeland being portrayed on international platforms.

[@adidasTERREX]

❤️

[@modus_ponens]

The drone shots from the climb were breathtaking!

[@lewisjohn892]

Wow! Congrats on a great adventure and film; kudos!

[@markmillar5209]

Well done guys! The magic fabric opening incredible opportunities. Next level adventure!

[@arielcroceri]

I'm impressed. I can't believe the elite level in multiple disciplines, all risky. Admirable. Thank you very much for sharing. It is incredible that in addition to doing something extraordinary, they take the trouble to document it with the same level of excellence.

[@turkeyphant]

Incredible. So jealous of your multidisciplinary skill and this mind-blowing adventure.

[@adidasTERREX]

so much talent 🤯

[@kayakfunlive]

Jake you have definitely made an amazing film again, the adventure looks totally next level and I’m massively jealous of the journey you have taken. Keep up the amazing work. Will and Fabio made what is a very difficult assent and decent look like a walk in the park and with your videography it made for a great story of another epic adventure. Stay safe and the first beer is on me when we next catch up.

[@Jansenski]

Unreal! Thanks for taking me on the amazing adventure with you guys over my lunch break here in Switzerland. Look forward to the next one

[@vamoslasbicis]

Simplemente increible lo que hicieron, hermosos recuerdos de haber hecho el campo de hielo en 2002, haber dormido ahi en el circulo de los altares...increible Bravo

[@sza1985]

Wowww. You made it look so easy. What an incredible adventure and stunning scenery! Thanks for sharing

[@adidasTERREX]

Disclaimer: it wasn't easy 😂

[@xcmag]

Amazing film of an amazing feat - this is cutting edge adventure flying!

[@adidasTERREX]

101% agree 🙌

[@oldwaitekauri]

Truly epic achievement - not just the flying and climb, but to use a drone and GoPros to film it all! This deserves to win prizes ☺

[@robinjwallace]

Astonishing, what an amazing adventure. Innovation and evolution of the sports. Bravo.

[@chrisriehl1696]

Absolutely incredible. As a mountaineer and paraglider pilot, I've always wanted to put the 2 together. This was so inspiring!!

[@greg.ocallaghan]

Awesome film Jake!! And what a feat of a climb! So awesome, congrats

[@adidasTERREX]

👏👏👏

[@johnwagenhals881]

That was spectacular! An amazing adventure! Very well done !

[@adidasTERREX]

❤️

[@THINKcn]

another level of adventure.

[@adidasTERREX]

Adventure level: 📈

[@guido.demedici]

Impressive accomplishment guys. Paraclimbing is so much better than grinding up between crevasses, rockfall and avalanches.

[@muttiplay]

This might easily be My favorite video of 2023!!!

[@TLSMatt]

So awe inspiring. Coolest trip ever. Congrats boys

[@mec8690]

Chamonix style! Great video, bravo les gars!

[@karimrohie9245]

Amazing adventure

[@nicord2000]

This is very inspiring Jake, thanks for making this short film. I was looking forward to the short film after the listening to the podcast on the cutting edge

[@philbrown1762]

Great film about true exploration

[@josy8610]

wow what an incredible achievement! and beautifully captured! thanks for taking us along to places most of us can never get to!

[@samhillsmithify]

Flying with paragliding almost feels like a cheat code. But allows you to access some awesome places using your initiative. Seriously awesome work and done with safety in mind!! It would have been great to see your descent from the peak too as that looked like it could be tricky (as a novice mountaineer).

[@adidasTERREX]

They're thinking outside of limits 🧠

[@Quumissyou]

When ever I see mountains, climbing, glaciers, paragliding etc. I forget how bad my fear of heights is. To experience even a bit of this freedom, challenge, success, adventure, I wish it would go away

[@Ravi123abc]

Got goosebumps when they landed in the basin!

[@letsclimb5828]

You guys are going to make a splash. Thank you for sharing your experiences

[@jimastley8709]

Climbed in Pakistan and fanatic Paraglider - this video is my fantasy. Well executed and fantastic

[@TimPentreath]

Great adventure, well done all!

[@visitinpakistan]

Welcome to Pakistan. We provide one stop solution to every Traveller from around the world

[@robertoscian4384]

Chapeau!!!! 🙏

[@BillyTzENDURO]

Sick mission guys! and cool movie!

[@priicey3]

Incredible. Smiling from ear to ear !!

[@joel.fuchs_]

absolutely epic, well done team!

[@Leo-tr7sc]

Tears. amazing.

[@EyesofZoey]

Amazingly well done guys

[@ahhcoolies]

very cool adventure and well executed. I heard you on the podcast with Gavin. Looking forward to living vicariously through your next ones.

[@vid_praprotnikcuric]

Amazing to see how the climbing style is developing, bravo guys!, and thanks for sharing!

[@5ty717]

As a 2000 hr pg pilot i got to say your all frikin tip top. Amazingly good … and ive seen good. Congratulations!!!!

[@alphubel1000]

Awesome fottage, thank you VERY VERY MUCH!!

[@matthiasscherler4825]

Wonderful film, great adventure! Mind blowing.

[@robsmith6497]

I need more, more , more! Nice work guys 🎉

[@umerchaudhary000]

amazing , my dream is to see gulmit tower from very close view

[@forloop7713]

Those mountains look amazing

[@bake162]

Incredible

[@mongol311]

this channel should have way more followers

[@ASNIV_]

Incredible vision, gents!

[@RimmaDiego]

Super exciting and inspiring!!

[@hikeupflydown_timbek]

Wow! Congratulations, what a cool action. I hope to see more like this from you guys, but be careful.

[@hanef8852]

Fantastic production!

[@nusilimbu2015]

Now that’s something i’d like to try someday! Awesome 👏 🫶🏻🙏🏼

[@Lousinana]

Next Level alpinism with the glider

[@Toffen62]

Super cool 🤩 Not seen anything like that. Love it 😊

[@thomasdecarlo8543]

Far out …. Crazy stuff …just keep on pushing the walls of the envelope out further and further

[@cs9260]

The metamorphosis of sport continues. Keep dreaming! Keep pushing!

[@adidasTERREX]

a story this good had to be shared 🪂

[@brianwetzel8871]

mind blown

[@bdwelle43]

Next level, well done!!

[@peterlansdale1793]

this is so fuggin' badass

[@nico_albrecht]

What a epic adventure. 👍

[@americobrites]

Very impressive. Congratulations

[@ashleyburton8605]

Great watch 😎

[@AlbertMXG]

I think i just discovered my new life goal: paraclimbing

[@kaptaintonio]

Impressive! Thanks for sharing 😊

[@whoisthispianist194]

Amazing. Well done

[@Ilbriccodellorsosat]

Damn, really inspiring. Next level guys, you did better than great!

[@farbeyonddriven8173]

WOW

[@ParaglidingChronicles]

Awesome Adventure, Welcome to Pakistan.

[@jpcab9460]

Very cool, but where was Aaron Durogatti in this? I saw his name in the credits

[@CalebSailing]

So amazing!

[@punkkabestia]

Next Alpinismo!

[@aron7548]

nice

[@whouze4185]

Másters 👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽👊🏽

[@salud2555262]

muy guapo, avisarme porfa, para la próxima me apunto,,

[@suniltmg637]

what is the name of the song at the end

[@maladdicto4354]

Congrats of course. But there’s something sounding off to me

[@wenigdabei]

Fabi Buhl: "Go? Seriously, guys, that's just way too mainstream." Will Sim: "Absolutely! Let's elevate our alpinism game and conquer new heights through the thrilling realm of Paragliding!" Jake Holland: "Agreed, guys! way better as learn viral TikTok dance. Let's fly high and leave those trends behind!"

[@martinginsburg7222]

7:44. Funny you said "flying in strong thermal conditions" just at the same time "pilot" took his had off the brake, close to the ground in those same thermal conditions, but epic fun anyways

[@jakeholland5430]

He's getting into his pod harness at that moment

[@martinginsburg7222]

and no longer piloting his aircraft when he went hands off. Wait to get in the pod. @@jakeholland5430

[@AtomicB-zq2cw]

As someone who is wealthy, genius level intelligence , PHD, traveled the world as a helicopter pilot, US Marines Special Forces, and summited both Everest and K2 (twice each),I am very difficult to impress. This almost did it for me but, alas, not quite.

[@MrIsomer]

You certainly sound like a piece of work...

[@kristopherdetar4346]

Great to be young and full of testosterone!!!! Great job young men.

[@kenreville9134]

In my younger years I soloed big mountains and flew paragliders......holy shit......you guys are effing exponentially badass !!!

[@mitchellmcaleer2969]

did a hike and fly off El Misti, Arequipa, Peru, will always kick myself for not launching the east face around 15K' around noon when there was a cloud popping over the peak, perfect launch conditions on the east face. The film crew wanted a scene launching from the top... never let TV producers decide a flight agenda.