Tag Archives: soloing

Jean-Michel Asselin talks about Patrick Edlinger – Part 2

Posted on November 21, 2012 by lmclimbing

French writer/journalist Jean-Michel Asselin, who’s currently working on Patrick Edlinger’s biography (due out next year), talked to French TV channel France3 about the legend’s demise. Here’s part 2: “It was funny, because people always said “oh, but finally, Patrick…La vie … Continue reading →

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Jean-Michel Asselin talks about Patrick Edlinger – Part 1

Posted on November 20, 2012 by lmclimbing

French writer/journalist Jean-Michel Asselin, who’s currently working on Patrick Edlinger’s biography (due out next year), talked to French TV channel France3 about the legend’s demise. It’s so moving, I had to translate it for you. Here’s part 1: “There’s a … Continue reading →

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Patrick Edlinger Dies

Posted on November 18, 2012 by lmclimbing

Patrick Edlinger, one of the godfathers of French rock climbing, died at his home on Friday. He was 52. With Catherine Destivelle, he pioneered free soloing in the 80s. This is his most famous documentary. RIP Patrick.

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DWS – Ten Safety Tips

Posted on June 25, 2012 by lmclimbing

British climber Philip Hawkes died last week in a DWS accident in Mallorca. He drowned after falling off a cliff in Cala Serena. He paid with his life for a few minutes of fun. DWS – like any other climbing … Continue reading →

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