The Alpinist on Netflix

[Tricia]

Who has watched this?
It was recommended to me so I've put it in my watch list, but haven't gotten around to seeing it yet.

Watch The Alpinist | Netflix

Bold but reclusive, solo alpine climber Marc-André Leclerc becomes a reluctant hero by scaling the most forbidding, frozen heights in the world.

www.netflix.com

 

[Paul Lutes]

Buckle up your seat belt for a thrilling, highly impactful ride! It's a beautifully told story of a unique individual in a world that I was not familiar with - in fact thought was rather crazy. I now have a different view.

 

[Powder High]

Who has watched this?
It was recommended to me so I've put it in my watch list, but haven't gotten around to seeing it yet.

Watch The Alpinist | Netflix

Bold but reclusive, solo alpine climber Marc-André Leclerc becomes a reluctant hero by scaling the most forbidding, frozen heights in the world.

www.netflix.com

Watch it. Marc-André Leclerc was a unique and very talented individual who followed his heart without compromise. Like very few of the rest of us do.

 

[tch]

Watch it. Marc-André Leclerc was a unique and very talented individual who followed his heart without compromise. Like very few of the rest of us do.

+100.
I would also echo @Paul Lutes sentiment: buckle up! I've climbed a fair bit and am comfortable with heights and vertical situations... but I found myself clenching several times. Filming is phenomenal!

 

[Yo Momma]

I took a climbing course in highschool and sometimes use those skills hiking locally in VT and when assessing terrain when skiing & hiking out west. Climbing nowadays is on a WHOLE nuther level. Those guys and gals are NUTS! Just look at their torn up fingers. I can't even begin to understand their level of conditioning. Can't wait to check out that movie.

 

[newboots]

Whoa.

One of those people you can't help but admire but your cerebellum is saying, "STOP!'

 

[GB_Ski]

He's special for sure. I really wished he would stick around long enough to push the standard like Uli Steck (he died soloing as well) did. Marc is as unique as they come.

 

[ZionPow]

I watched it. It is an excellent documentary!

 

[Lauren]

Wow.

An incredible film about an incredible human being. They perfectly captured the reason we all love the mountains, travel, adventure and life in general. The film crew, producers and, of course, Marc Andre somehow manages to give me understanding in something that would otherwise seem foolish, dangerous and otherworldly.

 

[givethepigeye]

Watched this on the plane to ASE - had seen Free Solo, but this was bonkers.

 

[AmyPJ]

Sounds like a good one to watch tonight. @utskier is terrified of heights (as am I) so there might be a fair amount of stomachs churning in this house.

 

[newboots]

Also see "14 Peaks: Nothing is Impossible." Astonishing accomplishments, addresses equity issues that have long been neglected, and has a happy ending. Also on Netflix.

 

[cragginshred]

It was confirmation for me to remain a 'Sport climber' for life. Compelling and edge of your seat thrilling but no thanks. Sport climbers wear a beanie and down jacket to the winter crags and when the sun hits we are in shorts and often no shirts climbing steeping pitch With bolts every 5' or so. Safe but an amazing workout with likeminded fit friends.

Marc had no fear and was talented but in the end avalanches will always win, very sad....
From a climbers perspective what he did in Patagonia was the most impressive -in the winter no less.