Riders on the Storm - Climbing in Patagonia's Torres del Paine

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  • čas přidán 27. 08. 2024
  • In January of 2017 Mayan Smith-Gobat, Drew Smith and I attempted to free the East Face of Torre Central's Riders on the Storm 1000m. This route has not seen a free ascent due to an unavoidable blank section of wall that requires mandatory aid climbing.
    The season prior, in February of 2016, Mayan, along with Ines Papert, discovered a detour to surpass the blank wall. They equipped five pitches, yet the season ran short, and they did not have the chance to free them.
    Our attempt resulted in five weeks of grueling effort to get the rope up the wall. We encountered constant storms of snow, and 100k winds. Using ice climbing and aid tactics, we arrived at the five pitch variation, and had just two days of good weather to work on freeing them.
    I discovered a hanging corner, with a technical slab which I equipped with a single bolt and a piton. While Mayan and I both managed to do all the moves on all the pitches, we did not have the chance to complete them due to ensuing storms.
    We hope to come back to the climb but there has been significant rock fall down the line over the past three years. Due to the warming and variable climate, it is currently not safe to return.
    Heres a short edit of our efforts.
    Photo by Drew Smith

Komentáře • 35

  • @PlMPinDlSTRESS
    @PlMPinDlSTRESS Před 2 lety +15

    I can’t believe how this channel don’t have at least a million followers with such good content.

  • @namelastname2449
    @namelastname2449 Před 2 lety +5

    I got so much respect for you and admiration Brette. Please, keep posting.

  • @sethgilbertson2474
    @sethgilbertson2474 Před 2 lety +3

    Maybe 20 years ago, I would've wanted to venture into those mountains but today I'm content to watch a couple of legends do it in fine style!

  • @BrianzMyth
    @BrianzMyth Před rokem +2

    I'm always impressed with this level of strength and pursuit of adventure... Every time I see new levels and adventures it pushes the ideas for increased difficulty attempts... Everyone has their own comfort zones with how they adventure... Epic share of adventure thanks!

  • @user-rq3or2vm4q
    @user-rq3or2vm4q Před 9 měsíci

    Sizi zevkle izledim yanınızda gibi hissettim bize de bu heyecanları yaşamanın ne olduğunu gösterdiniz.. Tebrikler bu işte çok başarılı bir ekipsiniz..

  • @muamerkapetanovic7940
    @muamerkapetanovic7940 Před 2 lety

    Marc would be proud of you.💪💪💪💪

  • @wowihaveachannel4862
    @wowihaveachannel4862 Před 2 lety

    I'm glad you played it safe it's ironic warmer weather has resulted in less climbing on these glorious mountain peaks.

  • @fuunyboyasmr9892
    @fuunyboyasmr9892 Před 2 lety +1

    Amazing video good luck thanks friend I m abadat ali from Pakistan

  • @Ja50nkAt
    @Ja50nkAt Před 2 lety +1

    Dope music and tough climbing. A lot of climbers would have given up way sooner in those conditions.

  • @Gato.Ninja01
    @Gato.Ninja01 Před rokem

    This is insane, but the same way it's beautiful 😮

  • @rodrigonicolasbarrientosac8093

    Muy hermoso! Yo soy de Puerto Natales, me llamo la curiosidad cómo es escalar, la verdad esa sensación debe ser hermosa, mis respetos ! 👏

  • @KeithWickliffe79
    @KeithWickliffe79 Před 2 lety +1

    Marc would be proud

  • @antoniogonzalezmunoz6265

    Desde las cumbres se ve todo mucho mejor✨

  • @wtphil4565
    @wtphil4565 Před 2 lety

    This is an incredible place.

  • @dos_mas_805
    @dos_mas_805 Před rokem

    3:53 portaledge heaven and 4:14 is amazing.

  • @ferajtiberiussparrow8268

    Wish I was there! Hopefully check it out someday.

  • @tomhausmann8993
    @tomhausmann8993 Před 2 lety

    you guys are amazing!!!!

  • @channingbloom7125
    @channingbloom7125 Před 2 lety

    Beautiful stuff

  • @lukepedersen9681
    @lukepedersen9681 Před rokem

    Love ur videos brette

  • @HansMrtn
    @HansMrtn Před 2 lety +2

    Brette Harrington is probably the most based climber in existence

  • @Carlos-fd3st
    @Carlos-fd3st Před 2 lety

    increíble lo que haces. la Pedriza de Madrid en España se queda muy corta para ti 😂😂

  • @anthonydearden8333
    @anthonydearden8333 Před 2 lety +1

    Nice work! Just curious: did you put bolts in the wall or were they already there?

  • @thetuck7763
    @thetuck7763 Před rokem +1

    Killer footage! defiantly an inspiration to get out into the mountains! does anyone know the song that starts at 3:33?

  • @Pegasus25986
    @Pegasus25986 Před 2 lety +1

    You are crazy 🤩 absolutely amazing. I have been there in 2020 but not for climbing. However, I'm very impressed. How long did it take you to the highest point and back?

  • @nateapple46
    @nateapple46 Před 2 lety

    Next time you got it. Looks rough tho

  • @moldpirate8113
    @moldpirate8113 Před 2 lety

    condys looked a little brisk

  • @agustinveragonzalez6490
    @agustinveragonzalez6490 Před 4 měsíci

    fucking crazy

  • @mtnscoutsadventureplus7145

    🏆🏆🏆

  • @TR-nw8hz
    @TR-nw8hz Před 7 měsíci

    Why is her voice so squeaky

  • @rogerv4699
    @rogerv4699 Před 2 lety

    You're on the irrefutable path.

  • @user-kf6kt1pc5j
    @user-kf6kt1pc5j Před 2 lety

    Son unos XX18LIKE.Uno de los mejores conciertos ❤️ Son unos de los mejores conciertos, no puede ir pero de tan solo verlos desde pantalla 10, se que estuvom sorprendente...

  • @fiskertim
    @fiskertim Před rokem

    How is this helping anybody else in the world except for an incredibly egotistical pursuit av self-achievement? Not impressed.