After his 2003 pinkpoint, didier berthod has now climbed greenspit placing the gear on lead, making it a contender for one of the hardest crack climbs in europe. Wide boyz ii slender gentlemen hot aches productions. Before attempting the route, haston climbed the relatively easy opening moves, placing a couple of cams, and then downclimbed and belayed his wife, laurence gouault, on an attempt. Join a global quest with worldclass climbers in pursuit of the ultimate goal. The granddaddy of them all is the cobra crack, a dramatic overhang that. Didier berthod attempting a first ascent of the infamous cobra crack. He was the one who really sparked my interest in the line. From june 27, 2006 trotter climbs the worlds hardest crack canadas own sonnie trotter has freed one of the most coveted crack testpieces in north america, squamishs cobra crack. In 2006 cobra crack at the cirque of the uncrackables above squamish, canada, was hailed as the hardest pure crack climb in the world.
Human ape, an idea to sell a urban climbing concept to hollywood. Didier is seen attempting the first ascent of cobra crack in squamish with a sequence that involves him inserting his middle finger upwards into an undercut mono in the crack in the fortyfivedegree wall above him. First climbed by canadian rock star sonnie trotter after battling it out with didier berthod, the route hit the media spotlight in the film first ascent. The classic film that inspired the national geographic series. Logan barber makes 12th ascent of cobra crack gripped. That movie really gave it its legendary reputation for me. The cobra is done now, and a little era is over for me. Didier berthod apparently has quit climbing since his knee surgery and is livingworking in a swiss catholic monastery. A passionate climber, didier berthod spent the summer training to. The overhanging, 30m high finger crack had originally been ascended with a2 aid by squamish local peter croft in the 1980s and after swiss ace didier berthod had got excruciatingly close to the first free ascent in 2005, in june 2006 27yearold sonnie. Didier berthods undercling mono jam on cobra crack 5. This clip from sender films first ascent shows didier berthod giving a strong effort for the first ascent of the cobra crack, one of the worlds most notirious. The route was first climbed in 2006 by canadian climber sonnie trotter, who was trying the line alongside didier berthod of switzerland. L ogan barber is a 34 year old geologist from perth, australia.
Dec 19, 2015 120209 stevie haston flashed the granite roof crack greenspit in northern italy, first climbed by didier berthod and repeated a couple of times since. Didier berthod, a young swiss climber, has set out to make the first ascent of the legendary cobra crack, perhaps the hardest traditional climb ever done. According to sonnie opinion cobra crack is the hardest pure crack climb in the world. The popular climbing documentary, first ascent by sender films, documents the epic struggle of didier berthod against the thenunclimbed cobra crack located in the deep of the squamish forest.
With didier berthod, david lama, timmy oneill, kevin perez. Featuring dean potter, timmy oneill, sonnie trotter, and the amazing didier berthod on his quest for the first ascent of the cobra crack. He hangs on by a single finger twisted into a halfinch crack. Swiss climber didier berthod tries to become the first man to climb treacherous cobra crack in british columbia. This time their sights are set on the thinner end of the crack climbing spectrum. Canadas own sonnie trotter has freed one of the most coveted crack testpieces in north america, squamishs cobra crack. Didier berthod tries to become the first man to climb treacherous cobra crack. Oct 01, 2006 directed by peter mortimer, nick rosen. A welltravelled climber with an international ticklist, some brits may have bumped into him in climbing hotspots around the world. Didier berthod attempting cobra crack at squamish first ascent is the newest offering by the american company sender films, following a wide range of motivated climbers on their various quests to seek out, and conquer new lines from squamish to thailand. I think alot about my friend didier berthod, who has since dropped off the grid and lives in a monastery in europe.
It was also featured in the movie first ascent which covered didier berthod and sonnie trotters competition to get the first free ascent. It mentioned sonnie trotter and didier berthod from the cobra crack video from last years showing. Situated high up on the flanks of the chief in squamish, this line was known as possibly one of the worlds most difficult cracks for. Stevie haston has made the fastest ascentto date of the granite roof crack greenspit in northern italy, first climbed by didier berthod and repeated a couple of times since. It was first climbed by sonnie trotter a few years back with nicolas favresse and ethan pringle making quick repeats earlier this summer. This clip from sender films first ascent shows didier berthod giving a. It had been attempted by many of the worlds hardest climbers, most recently by swiss crack master didier berthod. The least i could do was hike up, cheer him on and take some pictures.
The recovery drink and the worlds hardest crack climbs. Join swiss climber didier berthod as he attempts the impossible to become the first man ever to climb the insanely treacherous cobra crack. Mar 10, 2015 this time their sights are set on the thinner end of the crack climbing spectrum. Trident du tacul super purple crack 8a fissure chamonix montblanc massif. He recently ticked a personal project that took him 3 years and 8 months to climb. The granites rough texture provides just enough friction to keep. It also documents his climbs in europe and his frugal lifestyle such as working in a. Didier berthod supertopo rock climbing discussion topic.
Madeleine berthod born 1931, swiss former alpine skier. To optimize your experience with your screen reading software, please use our website, which has the same tickets as our and websites. Even though such an incredibly difficult route does exist, squamish also offers a wide variety of top ropeable, novicefriendly climbs. While i had tried the climb with some success the year before, i stuck a knife into my hand spring 05, which led to only a few attempts in june. I can hang over the ledge of a mountain and just be fine but as soon as i have to even touch a crack i start thinking about getting. In 2005, swiss crackclimbing ace didier berthod, who had redpointed 5. Heres didier berthods undercling mono jam on cobra crack 5. Last week, while unpacking some boxes at home, i discovered a lost roll of film i took in the summer of 2005. Didier prerigging his harness for the crux piece of gear which he taped to his gear loop for instant access. The donut jam can actually be performed with one, two, or three.
Fred shot some cover shoot, which went published worldwide. I went to banff film festival last night in san rafael and in the program guide there was a where are they now page. Oct 05, 2006 didier berthod attempting a first ascent of the infamous cobra crack. The beauty and classicity of a climb is an incredibly subjective topic, but im just going go ahead and say it as others have. Cobra crack is an arching thinfinger crack splitting a steep wall at the cirque of the uncrackables on the chiefs backside. One amazing highlight of this extreme sports program is didier berthods dangerous attempt to become the first person ever to climb the imposing cobra crack in british columbia. First ascent follows didier s efforts to make the first ascent of cobra crack in squamish, british columbia, canada. Didier berthod is a swiss rock climber who has been featured in many climbing films, notably first ascent. The granites rough texture provides just enough friction to. Cobra crack is an arching thinfinger crack splitting a giant overhang at the cirque of the uncrackables on the chiefs backside. Last summer, swiss crackclimbing ace didier berthod, who has redpointed cracks as hard as 5. We see the cobra cracka long, thin line that splits an overhanging face of weathered granite right through its middle. Didier berthod supertopos climbing discussion forum is the worlds most popular community discussion forum for people who actively climb outdoors. Berthod was one of the worlds leading traditional climbers in the mid2000s.
Jun 24, 2009 the cobra is done now, and a little era is over for me. Even though such an incredibly difficult route does exist, squamish also offers a. Berthod decided to give up climbing and to follow a life dedicated to religion. Viewers will be blown away by their truly incredible feats of athleticism and courage. Featuring dean potter, timmy oneill, sonnie trotter, and the amazing didier berthod on. Logan barber makes 12th ascent of cobra crack gripped magazine. I must also say that a few scenes in the film are a waste of time and are probably included in an attempt to add humour i.
Didier berthod dangles from a rock wall 65 feet above the ground. He specializes in traditional crack climbing and has climbed many. A stunning wall of overhanging granite split by a singular seam, barely wide enough to get your fingers into. First ascent is unlike any mountain climbing film youve ever seen. Fissure is the story of the swiss didier berthod one of the best world cracks climber in the early 2000 year who decided to become a priest. He specializes in traditional crack climbing and has climbed many lines of this style. It also documents his climbs in europe and his frugal lifestyle such as working in a hostel between attempts. Didier berthods attempt on the cobra crack, squamish, bc taken from first ascent a great film, highly recommended.
Matt segal has made the 4th ascent of one of the hardest traditionally protected crack climbs in the world, cobra crack 5. Cobra crack is the most beautiful crack in the world, and certainly one of the hardest and purest. The ultimate guide to climbing movies from best to worst. It was made famous by didier berthod in the film first ascent. Their goal is the mighty cobra crack in squamish bc, considered to be the hardest finger crack in the world.
First ascent follows didiers efforts to make the first ascent of cobra crack in squamish, british columbia, canada. Didier berthod celebrity profile check out the latest didier berthod photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. Oct 04, 2005 didier berthod dangles from a rock wall 65 feet above the ground. Is this the curse of the cobra striking into the heart of a european crack obsessive yet again. Watch wide boyz ii slender gentlemen online vimeo on.