Arc'teryx Presents: Baffin

This film is in loving memory of Marc-Andre Leclerc, 1992 - 2018. blog.arcteryx....
In August 2016, Brette Harrington and Marc-Andre Leclerc established two new routes up Great Sail Peak on Baffin Island. blog.arcteryx....
Directed by: James Kim
Cinematography: Joshua Lavigne
Edit and Grade: Anders Petersen and James Kim
Sound Design and Mix: Ridgeline Studios

[@lc9734]

RIP M-A.L. What an inspiring character, this is such a good content to watch after watching the Alpinist, good bless his adventurous soul! A rare speicimen from this wonderful blue orb.

[@robhasenwinkle]

Ditto!

[@hudbud22]

RIP Marc-Andre. I didn't know of him until I watched "The Alpinist" last week. Truly an incredible climber and inspiration to any outdoor adventure-seekers. He lived short but made a huge impact and left a great legacy.

[@lifesajoke6965]

I watched The Alpinist without knowing anything about this man. Nothing ever makes me cry but when the part where they found that rope sticking out of the snow happened it hit me hard and I had to pause it and cry a little. What an amazing human being Marc was, and he lived more than most people that make it to their 100th birthday have in his short time on this earth.

[@michellekurtiscole9407]

Exactly, seeing that rope broke me…

[@Elwood.J.Blues13]

RIP M-A.L. You brought a style, technique, and passion to climbing that only ever comes once in a generation. All of that came from your passion to just get out and climb for the sake of climbing. A humbleness and steadiness and steel mind that only ever comes with the purest form of unquenchable passion and love. Climbers around the world for generations perpetuum will always speak your name with the utmost respect and reverence. Your story invokes nothing but the sacred and unexplainable drive to climb and the spirituality of you, your gear, and the mountain. A shooting star forever in our hearts. Thank you, Marc. We took for granted the time we had to see your light shine across the climbing world. And the way Brette speaks about you in The Alpinist and other footage and her still very fiery passion for climbing is a next-level philosophy that anyone can admire and recognize as special. When she is talking in the end of the Alpinist, I have not cried so hard for someone I've never met. Her love for you glows in her eyes each time she talks about you. Brette, thank you. Marc, thank you. The world iwas / is a better place because of souls like you. All my love, thank you

[@MrChadLedford]

Perfectly said

[@Frettingfret]

Thank you for writing this I feel the same

[@mrtn_gr]

Seriously this is one of the best climbing videos I’ve ever seen in my life, the music is just perfect, i think I’ve seen it like ten times and I could watch it again and again without getting tired of it, the athletes are amazing and everything is just perfect in this video. Rest In Peace Marc, you were such a talented athlete, you are an inspiration for me and for a lot of people.

[@sma91dc78]

Marc Andre Leclerc is the definition of human passion in the outdoors you can see it in his eyes. Many great climbers/adventurers deserve more recognition, reminds me of Hayden Kennedy may they both RIP.

[@bjaminbjamin]

Not going to lie, brings tears to my eyes. What a dude, great film and team. Lived the life of twenty lives in just one. Lucky to have run into you MA.

[@VancouverIslandPaddleBoarding]

Miss you so much Marc. Your passing has reignited my passion for climbing. Love you brother!

[@FelineFriendly4]

I am so amazed at what Marc Andre and Brette did together in his short life!! She continues God bless her, what beautiful amazing people!!

[@therealwillcan]

Live a full life or live a dull life. What a difference one letter can make. And what a difference one person can make. He lived more in his 25 years than most of us will live in 3X that amount. You have but two lives and the second one begins when you realize that you only have one.

[@t5239857289578947594]

Thank you Marc for the way you lived your life. It has opened my eyes greatly on what is important in life. Do what you love in life. Nothing else matters.

[@richardeisenhower7381]

What a remarkable young trio. Wonderful filming. RIP Marc Andre.

[@Arfabiscuit]

What a fantastic way to live no matter how long brilliant stuff guys .

[@h2overlandjacquesbrown881]

The human spirit of the climbers in this video is insanely beautiful. To have the courage and fortitude to go where so few of us can and with such respect for Mother Nature in all her glory is truly transcendent. Thank you for sharing this experience, for the inspiration and for reminding me what life is truly about. Every moment counts. R.I.P. Marc. Your life as an explorer is a beacon and tribute to those that have gone before and to those who will follow in your footsteps.

[@donalddarko3676]

My heart goes out to his family and loved ones.

[@tonymclane5380]

Such a wonderful movie. It was an absolute honour to tie in with you brother, climb on.

[@dallasbennett5052]

RIP Marc

[@gummybear41283]

how did he die

[@frankblangeard8865]

Descending from a climb near Juneau, Alaska. The exact circumstances are not known.

[@Cloudminster]

You watch these people who do these incredible things, you genuinely feel them, and then invariably they pass before you get any chance to feel more or enough. Going by what they do mind you, the tragic sadness is mostly underscored by the fact it’s never a total surprise. R.I.P young man and the colleague who left with you. You’ll forever be young and strong.

[@sean9820]

Absolute LEGEND. Remember, it is not the number of years on this earth, but the impact you've made that ultimately matters. Better to live a short life of absolute passion, conviction and ultimately the pursuit of your calling.

[@FrankGordonA]

That sequence at 7:50 made my jaw drop. So talented

[@silversage9993]

agreed, i could barely watch but couldn't look away

[@KRAFTPUNK]

Bro absolute insanity. The way he climbed was so so so impressive. RIP to a legend.

[@GregFeeneyPoker]

Such a short time on this earth but he lived that shit to the fullest. I'm sure not many moments on this planet can compare to standing on that horn in Baffin. What a legend.

[@theclimbingcadillac]

Speechless! Saw the Alpinist and since then been looking at his videos before he died.

[@NateMurphy]

Beautiful film guys.

[@baldwinslab]

I wish he could have lived longer. He seemed so in love with life. Rest In Peace.

[@eduardodemariaycampos2396]

Beautiful place, great to see young people willing to adventure in such big Enterprise !!!! Cheers

[@vgertwo]

Thanks for sharing your adventure!

[@zackgarcia5471]

Everything about this video reaches inside your mind and your heart. What a great journey

[@drewcunningham2]

Brilliant little film! Marc Andre LeCler was such an exceptional talent and humble soul..........he packed a hell of a lot of climbing into a very short life ........definitely a unique human being. I would be amiss not to mention the talents of Brett Harrington. A fantastic climber and a real inspiration to all the women.........she is definitely one tough little package and she and Marc Andre made a great team both on and off route........so very saddened when I learned of Marc Andre's death .......to be sure, he will not be forgotten !!!

[@gregkomarniski4830]

This is a wonderful little tribute in its own way even though it was not meant to be. I just watched the Netflix movie Alpinist a few days ago and was gutted. Thanks for this beauty and condolences to all that knew Mr. Leclerc and especially his family and Brette.

[@daniellelacelle3416]

Guy aimait beaucoup sa famille

[@daniellelacelle3416]

Ç était le drôle de son école

[@darkknightwithanidea1845]

OUTSTANDING ! NOTHING BUT RESPECT. , that just made my week.

[@robertkeuchel2205]

such an inspiration, RIP

[@tommypetraglia4688]

What a magnificent piece of stone with the reverence to which they showed, humbling

[@gagekelly2027]

What a beautiful film. I was very saddened to learn about your passing, Marc. You were clearly a great soul.

[@loisraymcinnis6006]

That is called feeling reality and waking up and getting real.

[@keo0147]

My palms sweated watching this. R.I.P MAL. Really amazing feat you guys did!

[@benruefmedia]

Beautiful. Rest in peace, Mark, you were an amazing person.

[@alexrode7858]

The bravery/skill/strength that you all demonstrate is beyond impressive!!

[@S1KRR_Rider88]

Wow!!! Absolutely incredible!! Not too many people would be up for that challenge,

[@marcinspace]

Love ya brother, thanks for the memoriies. Will be seeing ya hopefully sometime up there.. RIP

[@jonathanschmidt1668]

Rip Marc. Finally a climbing moovie with climbing

[@ljam445]

I was thinking the same thing...

[@cooper4590]

Watch reel rock

[@PantsB4Squares]

cooper meh

[@thedailybat1472]

How did Marc die? That's super sad.

[@Mathuews1]

5 minutes in....still no climbing

[@cosmicpuma1409]

Stunning, huge respect and heartfelt condolences to all connected to Marc Andre Leclerc.

[@parisallen2620]

This had my belly going. They got guts and skill 💪🏼

[@billythedreamer]

These two scaling a mountain and talk to each other like theyre underneath their bedsheets hugging each other. Soul mates.

[@moralester]

Marc Andre Leclerc is such an inspiration and is dearly missed.. But I can't help but feel a tiny bit of sadness every time I look into his eyes. I could easily be wrong, the man lived out his ultimate dreams and seemed to have everything he wanted... But there's something in his eyes

[@billythedreamer]

Thousand yard stare that didn't come from PTSD, more a realising that he knows his time is very limited as how I'd put it.

[@sston506]

Riding on that ice was cool let alone that sweet ascend wow great views great video!

[@gaiaocracy]

Wowzers! It is a gift to be able to climb these impossible pitches. Applause!

[@noohoozfurra]

I've never climbed, but it fascinates and terrifies me, in equal measure. The techicalities and terminology are therefore beyond me, but these guys are brave beyond brave. So sad to learn that Marc has passed at such a young age. A pioneer, who clearly lived his short life to the full...rest easy, dude... 😔

[@pusher1012000]

Hes part of the mountain ⛰ now

[@nickmelka3280]

Love this. We miss you Marc Andre.

[@michellekurtiscole9407]

Beautifully done! Just watched the Alpinist and seeing this after was very healing. Thank you!

[@Nuttyirishman85]

Marc was so intimate with the rock, it’s like he silently spoke to it and it listened.

[@pcmaclean]

Incredibly uplifting and moving film.

[@pc2726]

Rest in Peace Marc and Ryan.

[@wayphun72]

Brette, what a little sweetheart she is.

[@corbinchaffee1422]

This deserves about 100 million more views

[@IslandFilmMaker]

Fantastic experience you all shared. It was like being there!! In loving memory Marc, RIP

[@davidbruce2159]

Thank You for sharing your adventure

[@dorksalami]

What an endeavor. Fantastic. Thank you for sponsoring this Arc'teryx

[@taiyoctopus2958]

idk why im so fascinated by free climbing videos... It terrifies me and I have absolutely no urge to climb anything. Only thing I can think of is this is a way for me to face my fears... vicariously through another person's crazy achievements. RIP adventurous climber Leclerc.

[@drvl7n]

If you're unsure if you should go hiking or climbing this weekend....Marc Andre, where ever he is, says "Dude...of course". #MarcAndreForever

[@dangerouswater]

Watching this with coffee and doughnuts...I feel like a 1000000 bucks! Thanks guys!

[@amaterasu-omikami7937]

RIP MARC-ANDRE LECLERC! You are true legend..... You are true Archaeopteryx! 🤍

[@dietrootbeer_]

Marc-Andre's climbing at the 7:30 mark is just incredible to watch. The move at 7:53 is beautiful.

[@KRAFTPUNK]

So controlled, so calm and collected. The way he climbed is truly mesmerizing… what a loss.

[@lvn968]

Indeed inspiring, thx for sharing !

[@pupilofexistencetv]

"I imagined thrashing through the jungle with a explorer hat or doing some kinda Indiana Jones type mission somewhere, and an opportunity like this is like an opportunity to be an explorer" - Marc

[@TheOutspired]

I just want to work for Arc'teryx and film and edit these amazing adventures! epicness!

[@highcurrent1125]

Legend has it that they named the route "the route of abundant question marks"...

[@jimcosta4071]

Beautiful and amazing R.I.p Marc

[@AnthonyTori]

Very well done film and super motivating.

[@doug5372]

Great Movie, Thank you Arc'teryx

[@fouglasdir]

Touching! Well done!

[@dk2428]

A proper adventure! Brilliant video!

[@donready119]

Fantastic abilities, super film work, this is a great video. Made my palms sweat.

[@SimonMarchand2015]

Absolutely stunning! :)

[@johnvanderhulst4778]

Awsome movie, thanks.

[@martingutsch6985]

Now that is some gorgeous rock!

[@purplemonkeyelephant]

I know, the damascus effect at 8:75 is wild!

[@Bludream42o]

Truly a beautiful human!

[@northduc]

Excellent. RIP, Marc-Andre Leclerc.

[@skatershawn410]

Who would dislike this video?? maaaan!!

[@thedailybat1472]

yeah, seriously.

[@nertervern]

Rip GOAT. What an inspiration.

[@JohnnyBushwhacker-yv6bc]

Fantastic!!!

[@flash7flash]

i watched this video at least than 20 + times

[@michaelt.1161]

bless their hearts

[@alanluscombe8a553]

Im sailing to beechey island soon to see the graves of the franklin expedition. Im obsessed with what happened to them

[@jaketoffen2454]

Its a pretty incredible story.

[@alyssaschroeder6524]

The most beautiful video i've seen in my life.

[@AdventuresInTheSky]

A great memory to a great climber.

[@angeldark8812]

The way you made my whole body tingle with views from where you were was absolutely spine tingling! Kudos to all of you in the making of this vid to share with the world of your amazing talent and fortitude... 💕💪

[@SimonLachapelle]

Rip Marc-Andre. Beautiful film !

[@Tinroofdeals]

So Stoked and So Sleepy lol awesome group and great mission.

[@michaelfitzgerald434]

Amazing! From Texas.

[@kevinheinrich8443]

Extremely well done.

[@constantin-cristiancislari5067]

You guys are insane! Great film! Loved every second of it! Keep it up

[@gregorykurst6565]

LOL buddy is dead..........

[@muzzamoose]

Jeez i did not expect the ending.Make the most of your time here as its just rain drop in the big scheme of life on this incredibly unique planet.

[@sombraybarvie]

Brette and Marc the best team in the world and an example of human beings

[@mualimual]

Brave & Courageous Souls. Salute M.L 🙏🏾

[@michaelnice93]

Brette Harrington is the star of this film, Marc is a great climber obvi but Brette is a joy, and a great climber as well. Love her positivity and attitude.

[@fernandog.aguirre2791]

Just a completely different humans beings!!! speechless ......

[@nesofearth]

Amazing✨

[@ljam445]

All around beautiful video. Thank you

[@leonakadir3833]

what a lovely video and tribute.

[@rodkeays8171]

Beautiful stone.