THE LAST SOLO : an introspective solo journey about risk taking in the heart of Chamonix mountains

An introspective journey about risk taking, a solo mountaineering adventure in the heart of Chamonix’ mountains.

[@aok5298]

I’ve watched a huge amount of alpine/high mountain adventure content and feel compelled to congratulate you on the footage, narration, soundtrack. Most of all the artfully well crafted personal insight. No need to wish you an enjoyable life, you’ve captured the essence and eloquently shared for us all.

[@maeljimenez]

I appreciate this feedback a lot. Really going to my heart. Hope I will be able to share more of those insights in the future ☺️

[@sonyarter]

Respect ! Thank you for a great advanture documented.

[@maeljimenez]

Thank you so much for your words 🙏

[@alfredonunez1455]

Congratulations. Great story. Great video. Many thanks.

[@maeljimenez]

It was a pleasure tu share this story with you 🙏

[@BCRandom69]

When I'm solo in the mountains, I often wonder "Why am I doing this?" I never find the answer but I keep looking.

[@maeljimenez]

🤗🤗🤗 Hope you will find your own answers aswell

[@BCRandom69]

@@maeljimenez Cheers bro. Be safe out there. I hope it snows a bunch for you!

[@maeljimenez]

hope so too

[@au_gmentedreality]

Dude, awesome stuff. So scary to me but you don't panic. I'm happy for you to complete the climb. Summit is the reward. Thanks man✌️✌️✌️

[@maeljimenez]

Thank you for watching and coment, happy that you liked it !

[@jonmurua]

It's funny you had that revelation about this being your last solo in this route. I also soloed it this last spring and I also thought I had crossed the limits of the risks I'm willing to take. In my case, what hit me in the face was the untracked descend skiing via the seracs. How cool that descend flying is ! Good video by the way! It's pleasant to watch with a nice narrative and beautiful footage. Cheers!

[@maeljimenez]

Thanks for sharing your experience. Yeah I was very impressed and at the same time very fan of that route. But sometimes it’s also nice to realise why you do stuff like this and that you can look for those feelings elsewhere without risking to never come back

[@georgevere8844]

This is one of the best climbing videos I’ve ever seen, thank you for making this wonderful film

[@maeljimenez]

Thank you for your words 🙏🙏🙏❤️

[@Zakchiverton]

What an awesome video 👍

[@maeljimenez]

I apreciate that 🫶

[@jayhamiltonwild]

Great honesty and many truths, thank you brother for sharing 🙏❤

[@maeljimenez]

Thank you for your feedback, really appreciated 🙏

[@IT-fr4wb]

Loved it… thanks for what you’ve shared. Life is sooo fragile, but who believes that?

[@maeljimenez]

Thanks for watching 🙏

[@PatPush]

I ignored many of my body’s warnings. Overstimulation of my wrist with subsequent SL rupture and osteoarthritis in the big toe joint at the age of 32 raised the same questions for me. Before, I was constantly switching between the next ski, mountain and climbing tour. So I decided to slow down and enjoy what I had experienced more than constantly looking for something new and prefer to prepare specifically for projects. And start a family. This will slow me down a bit from now on, but I'm looking forward to it 😊 Your contribution really supports me a lot in this process! Thanks!

[@maeljimenez]

I like this mindset aswell, when you realise that what you already have is priceless and not in the need to always look for more ☺️👌

[@markjones3425]

Good film and script...captured the essence of some of the satisfaction one finds ...loved the fly off!

[@maeljimenez]

Thank you for watching my adventure 😊

[@KarlDeckerPresents]

After we have walked so close to the line and many times, it is easier to realize the same beauty and satisfaction can be found without being so close to the edge. Great job! One thing I will say, getting truly breathtaking footage is so much easier when you feel safe. . . My best videos are not the ones when I have fear.

[@maeljimenez]

You’re absolutely true. And im happy to have realised that early 😊

[@ziadel-hoss8210]

👏👏Well done Mael

[@maeljimenez]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@Max-ik9qb]

Well done bud! your spirit of adventure earned a sub from me.....

[@maeljimenez]

Thank you for your sub 🙏

[@crypto_j1657]

Goosebumps when you took off from top. Stunning piece of film. It has made me reflect on my own death defiance solo adventures. I would adventure with you any time brother. Be safe 🫶🏼

[@maeljimenez]

Thanks for your coment 🙏 happy that you liked this

[@VincentGiorgetti]

Trop beau ma gueule😍 Et bonne résolution. Continue de te faire réver, SAFE🙏🏻

[@maeljimenez]

Merci poulette ! Je vais avoir le temps de poursuivre les projets vidéos maintenant ☺️

[@sebastien_carniato]

Merci pour le partage 🙌 !!

[@maeljimenez]

Avec plaisir ❤

[@JohnnyBushwhacker-yv6bc]

Fantastic video!! The climbing was great but your words really resonate regarding risk. I love pushing myself in the mountains especially soloing but find myself having the same internal dialogue that you portray in this video. Thanks

[@maeljimenez]

I had good insights about life doing so, Mountains are great for that. Thanks for the feedback ☺️

[@kenhiett5266]

There is no answer to an ultimate question. Time would cease to exist if you ever found it.

[@maeljimenez]

Won’t stop me to try finding it ☺️

[@kenhiett5266]

@@maeljimenez The human condition in three short sentences.

[@GKPDM]

Great job buddy ! Looking forward to sharing such adventures with you 😉

[@maeljimenez]

Merci Jean Alfred, moi aussi j’suis chaud de refaire des aventures avec toi 💪

[@amandamoors1753]

Excellent video! I enjoyed the adventure and the way you shared your thoughts! Nice filming and editing.

[@maeljimenez]

Thanks a lot for your words, highly appreciate them 🙏🙏❤️

[@cesararevalo.u]

Beautiful bro! Keep going!! What a incredible journey 🤩

[@maeljimenez]

Thank you my love, happy to live and share those adventures, hope that I will bring you somewhere around my place one day

[@RobinBaertschi]

Belles images! super edition! de l'emotion! magnifique! beau job!

[@maeljimenez]

Merci beaucoup ! Ca fait plaisir ☺️

[@kaptaintonio]

Il y a beaucoup de passages où il ne faut pas tomber😮😮😮 Superbe aventure et super montage Maël, on s’y croirait!

[@maeljimenez]

C’était un peu raide waih ☺️ Merci pour les retours 🤗

[@soyouz666]

Très belle vidéo, merci

[@maeljimenez]

Merci d’avoir pris le temps de regarder 🙏

[@Khaavrenbbb]

Also fun to be had in a tandem or group.

[@maeljimenez]

True 👌

[@senderismomontana5946]

This is crazy, I was questioning myself how would you get down before it was dark...😂. Breathtaking climb.

[@maeljimenez]

Hehehe that’s the good thing with paragliding, the downhill is never a problem

[@thechallenger8793]

Incredible video man!!

[@maeljimenez]

Thank you for watching and commenting 🙏🙏

[@Juliengrosse74]

Oh Waow! Chapeau l’artiste, ça m’a transporté 🥰

[@maeljimenez]

Merci monsieur le juge, vous jugez vachement bien 🤣 Nan en vrai merci, j’suis content que l’ambiance fonctionne

[@dirkwetzel6155]

Great stuff, sir! Well done to you!

[@maeljimenez]

Thanks for your feedback 😊

[@JustBrowsing777]

Great video, thanks for sharing. I also like that you came to a sensible conclusion that you can enjoy the mountains without the unnecessary risk by soloing risky rockfaces and find fulfillment in life in other ways. Too many did die in their constant pursuit of ultimate challenges.

[@maeljimenez]

Yeah and I think it was time for me too look for more insights elsewhere ☺️

[@RoyWimmerJaglom]

wonderfull edit, very personal. great job bro

[@maeljimenez]

Thanks a lot for your feedback 🙏

[@Gillianhamcy]

Merci !!! J'ai beaucoup aimé

[@maeljimenez]

❤️❤️❤️ Content que ça t’ai plu 😊

[@hitthescramblebutton]

Incredible video. Very relatable. What the hell am I looking for out there? 😂 I’ll find it one of these days

[@maeljimenez]

Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment, highly apreciated 😊

[@gt40f]

I think the paragliding is more dangerous than the solo climbing. Nice video

[@maeljimenez]

😂😂😂 It wasn’t 😅 Thanks for the feedback 🙏😊

[@michaelmair8153]

respect ! hugs

[@maeljimenez]

🙏🙏🙏 thank you so much

[@simongalasso]

Just wow 🤩

[@maeljimenez]

Merci 😘😘😘

[@oliviermerlin9434]

Trop stylé et inspirant !

[@maeljimenez]

Merci Merlouze 😘😘😘

[@hugoglide]

Très TRÈS TRESSSSSS solide ❤

[@maeljimenez]

🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 😘😘😘

[@sergejmaher144]

Wow amazing

[@maeljimenez]

Thank you 🙏☺️

[@jamieschardt9127]

Thank you for this video. It is amazing to be able to share, in a small way, the climb and the flying. I definitely can understand your realization. You might like this quote, even though it is sometimes overused: "Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after." Henry David Thoreau

[@maeljimenez]

Thanks for your feedback. Actually this sentence is perfectly fitting 👌 We are all running after our own shadow 😊

[@domesticterrorist483]

We all get to a last solo, hopefully alive after it. Loved the surprise at the end. I was thinking, how is he going to get down with it getting dark. The parapent was a nice touch. Thanks for a great video. Was very quiet for Chamonix, october?

[@maeljimenez]

Hehe paragliding is always a good way to enjoy late adventures without risking too much to get caught in the night ☺️

[@domesticterrorist483]

Happy flying@@maeljimenez

[@maeljimenez]

happy flying too 🙏

[@anthonysteen56]

He’s likely not long for this world BUT he’s gonna have more experiences than almost anyone EDIT: he just said it’s his last

[@maeljimenez]

That was indeed my last 😏

[@smasam638]

inspiring bro

[@maeljimenez]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@Ericxnugz]

That’s sick as fuck

[@maeljimenez]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏💪

[@Ericxnugz]

@@maeljimenez wasn’t expecting you to paraglide off! That’s on a dream list of mine ..

[@maeljimenez]

Hehe as I’m mainly a paragliding pilot It wasn’t even an option. I hope you will do it some day 😊

[@flograff1875]

J'espère bien que c'est le dernier ! T'es un malade j'avais le vertige rien qu'en regardant la vidéo ! Tu n'aurais jamais du quitter le monde du reggae c'etait moins dangereux 😘

[@maeljimenez]

😂😂😂 Clairement le reggae c’était mieux 😂

[@rafaelgomez1284]

They will climb anything without the GoPro ?

[@maeljimenez]

What’s your question ?