free solo

Climb without a rope, defying death to live. In the world of extreme climbing, few are willing to put everything on the line. Michael Reardon, free solo icon, shocked the climbing world by climbing over 280 routes free solo in less than 24 hours in Joshua Tree. He defied gravity and death, demonstrating unique dexterity and steadfastness. His story begins with a passion for climbing that led him to tackle the most daring climbs, without ropes and without fear. His ethics, based on purity of experience and mental balance, have made him an icon of free soloing. But his journey was not without risk. Unable to resist the temptation to climb higher and higher, he suffered a fall that forced him to confront the consequences of his lifestyle. However, his love for climbing and his dedication to the cause pushed him to overcome adversity. His end, as tragic as it was mocking, was a blow to the climbing community. But his legacy lives on through his deeds and his philosophy of life. For Reardon, climbing was more than a sport, it was a way of life, an expression of freedom and authenticity . If you want to find out more about his incredible story and his impact on climbing, don't miss our article. Some of his words: "Climbing onsight in free solo barefoot and naked is climbing, everything else is compromise."

1995 Calanques, France. Patrick Edlinger was climbing casually and elegantly on a 7b route, after missing a few bolts a hold exploded under his hands, causing him to fall eighteen metres. During the flight the heart stops, not metaphorically, he has a real cardiac arrest. He was urgently resuscitated by a doctor on site and managed to recover without serious consequences, returning to climbing at a very high level even in free solo.