The Story Of Marc Andre - The Alpinist That Pushed The Boundaries Of Climbing
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- Опубликовано: 2 окт 2024
- Legendary alpinist Marc-Andre pushed the boundaries of climbing further than
was ever thought possible before his life was tragically cut short.
This is the story of his final climb.
The Alpinist is in UK & Irish cinemas now.
With thanks to / youricefactor
I went to high school with Marc. Watching this film was surreal for me to see what he accomplished in such jaw-dropping fashion, remembering the kid I grew up with getting into trouble n such. You'd never see him without a smile on his face. RIP my brother
Truly awesome guy
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we watched The Alpinist at the cinema and we knew the ending but what a man..!! I was in tears, it was so sad , and inspiring
he was my cousin.
@@bingbong8775 Have you seen The Last Mountain, the story of Tom Ballard and his mum and sister?
Watching this great and fearless athlete climbing these terrorfying dangerous mountains grabbed me. In the end he tragically died but he truly lived his life to the fullest, climbing was his life and hopefully he can do that in heaven too. This is absolutely a breathtaking beautiful documentary.
Watched this last night and I want to recognize his mom and the way she raised this boy...she recognized his free spirit from a young age and embraced it..and let him be who he was from the beginning . I say kudos to her for letting this kid be all he wanted to be ..and what an inspiration he was...RIP Marc Andre.. I know you are flying high up there!!
Yup and now he’s dead. Great job 👏
Mhm, and now she’ll have no grand babies, and won’t be able to see her son even reach his 30’s. Great job embracing his “free spirit”
@@Avogadros_number The avalanche was out of his control
@@meisrerboot participating in one of the most dangerous pass times known to man was within his control
@@Avogadros_number there's a higher chance of being hit by a car and die on your way to work than to die from climbing like that lmao. Have fun living in a padded room completely shut off from the rest of the world I guess
I just watched this jaw-dropping, heart-pounding movie, and cried. It is comforting to know he lived his passion and died doing what he loved. RIP Marc.
Is the movie more like a documentary or a storyline of his chronological path?
Died what he loved doing?... he died! lost 60 years of his life... So much for dying what you love to do...
@@tobiascrow2792 You will never understand.
@@tobiascrow2792 inconsiderate comment, live a little bud. He lived more in 25 years then most in a life time. Cherish it while you work your 9-5
@@crawlzz5520 can’t we live life to the fullest with dying in dangerous sports? One of my passions is walking through forests and natural parks and just enjoying the beautiful scenery. It’s not as adrenaline pumping as this but I still Iove it 🤷♂️🤷♂️🤷♂️
I’ve watched the film 5 times now. I’ve never missed someone who I’ve never known, and I think humanity has a big hole in it with Marc Andre not here.
There’s no contemporary climbers that I’ve really found any connection with - Ueli Steck (RIP) sprinting up mountains, Nims conducting military operations to conquer peaks, to name two - but there was something about Marc Andre’s approach which rang real hard with me. He had such a deep appreciation and love for the mountains that was so pure and true. He wasn’t motivated by fame or glory or his ego. He did it for the experience of being, for the wonder and amazement, and for communion and oneness with the mountains. It’s fucking beautiful man, and I’m tearing up just thinking about it. What a guy.
I couldn’t have said it any better.
He was tried and true. It’s amazing when a human comes along and reminds us that what we thought was possible, is reimagined. He fills me with zest and spirit just simply thinking and reading about him.
I think that many people have such an approach, so they do shitty ascents as they do not need to prove anything, so they have no sponsors and make no movies.
I just watched it FINALLY. It's heartbreaking and exhilarating, inspirational and terrifying all at once. He was such a unique spirit. Some souls are just too free spirited for this world.
I’m 50. My best friend Andrew died when I was 23 he was 21. He was a truly good guy. Didn’t give a fk about money & advancement. Did a degree in economics then instead of doing his PhD he dropped out to be a manager of a whiskey shop. Because he loved old whiskeys & meeting new people. He also happened to be a world class guitarist although he passed it off like it was nothing special. I had forgotten his Aura but this film reminded me.
There are some souls that come into this place that just aren’t made for this world. But we don’t mock them or ridicule them. Instead they remind us of what we should be. They just refuse to take part in the nonsense..
@@FalconMidget yes. He seems like a solid guy that had a bright future.
A future where he would do useful things, instead of dying for no reason at all in the middle of nowhere.
But hey, at least a few millions of clowns think he did the right thing. That's something right??
Right
What an un-compromised existence. He found things he loved to do, and did them to an unimaginable level. In this world filled with mediocre people, doing mediocre things, and trying to become famous for it; here you have a truly awe Inspiring individual, doing absolutely incredible things, just for the love of it. I wish I could have known this kid for one day, it looks like the good vibes he radiated have touched people from around the world. Watching this movie has truly inspired me. I’m glad his story has been told for so many in the world to enjoy. We all die some day, might as well spend at least some of your time on this earth, actually living.
quick live, die young
You could just tell that he was 100% genuine. Not a bit of artiface or ego about him. He didn't care about "likes" or social media fame.
I saw this last night. Maybe this kid was the best there’s ever been! - The thing that struck me with this film though was his funeral. 100s of people from all over the world felt enough for him to come to another country for his funeral. That shows me all I needed to know about how decent & genuine he was.
He would have redefined fire climbing had he lived. Rip Marc 🪦
Just finished watching the Alpinist and I am awestruck, yet heartbroken. A giant of a man whose legend will live on forever.
Marc-Andre Leclerc has to be the greatest climber ever. I doubt anyone will ever actually beat him. They would be superhuman if they did. I can’t see it happening.
Nope, his legend won't live forever. In 50 years no one will know who he was. People barely remember who climbed the Everest first, which is something way more mainstream that the climbs this guy did. Alpinists did crazier things 100 years ago because they didn't have the advanced gear this guy had...and yet how many legendary climbers from the '20s do you know without googling them?
@@gwdyon wow, aren't you a breath of fresh air!
yes I am 🤣
Such an inspiring human. Godspeed Marc.
The footage of him hanging upside down on frozen water, whilst picking away with axes and with no ropes is quite phenomenal.
Frozen water …..you mean ice lol
Phenomenally stupid
@@1Akanan1 thankyou. If that wasn't faked it was incredibly dumb to trust an inch thick layer of ice with your life
@@1Akanan1 *phenomenally stupid for us to do, he's obviously knew exactly what he was doing.
@@JohnSmith-pn1vv you can’t just put on a fake mustache and reply to your own comment john
It was absolutely beautiful to see a human live life so wonderfully. Marc, your departure may have felt premature, but your life was filled to the brim. Rest easily, and keep chasing mountains ❤️
The alpinist doc about this amazing young man moved me in a way I can't explain.. He was an amazing Individual. I could live 10 lifetimes and not achieve what he had..
I feel the same. He is not the only climber, nor is this the only movie I have watched. I think my thought quest was to identify how I felt about a legacy for him. The rope sticks in my mind but is only a clue to something deeper. I felt the awe of his talent in the same way I feel the awe of a sunset in the mountains. That is the thought that brought me closure.
@@schwabra well said
Marco, you have touched me from the grave. Amazing life, amazing person, amazing climber
I must have watched The Alpinist a dozen times. Blown away is an understatement. The world was a better place with Marc in it. So sad to see how it ended but he lived life on his terms and went out doing what he loved albeit much too soon. So much respect and admiration for how he lived his life not to mention his out of this world accomplishments as a climber.
I just watched ‘The Alpinist’ today. It fill me with inspiration, love, awe, inspiration. And then it broke my heart. I will watch it again one day. But it has left me so sad. I feel this huge sense of loss and I never met Marc-Andre. What an irreplaceable beautiful human being. What an Amazing life he lead, he was the bravest person in the world. 🙏💔❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹♥️♥️♥️♥️
I just watched ‘The Alpinist’ today. I did not know the end. The documentary filled me with inspiration, love, awe, exhilaration, I squealed at my partner with excitement to see what Marc-Andre was achieving. And then it broke my heart. I will watch it again one day. But the sadness in my heart for his loss is too much to watch it again for a fair while. I feel this huge sense of loss for someone I never met, Marc-Andre Leclerc. What an irreplaceable beautiful human being. What an Amazing life he lead. He was the bravest person in the world. 🙏💔💔💔💔❤️🩹❤️🩹❤️🩹
He is forever loved by so many ♥️♥️♥️♥️
This man was one of a kind, he lived a shorter life than he should have, but probably a more exciting life than most will live in 90 years, RIP Marc, you are a true legend.
He probably knew he would never be an old man
He lived longer than he should have. He died younger than he deserved but you do deadly things and you get deadly results unfortunately. RIP Marc.
@@Alienspecies635 man, you seem like the only sane person in these comments.
I think he lived a short life because he was complete already, his soul was ready to go. He only had a short job left amongst the living...
@@krist.7419his soul was ready to to go? Wtf does that mean? His gf and mom sure weren’t ready for him to go. Now they’ll wander the earth forever heartbroken. What an ignorant dumb comment.
His girlfriend is so strong… the fact that she kept her cool and added onto his legacy was amazing… she said if he broke a leg he would find a way down, but she knew him too well and she knew he was gone. I hope her life goes well, and she finds her way.
Just finished watching the movie and I could not resist crying while listening to his mom giving a tribute to Marc, when mountain gives birth to a mountain .
What a tragedy. Such an incredible person who treated life like an adventure that he navigated on his own terms. Rest in piece bud.
this is so sad man. Marc seems such a lovely guy
The worst part about this is the fact that almost all of his climbs are undocumented which absolutely sucks. RIP Marc-André Leclerc.
I dont Know Marc personally, but I feel like if he had to choose, he wouldn't want to die any other way than on the mountains. He felt truly home to mountains and now he will literally be there forever. He will rest where he felt most alive. I wish he was still here though, he is such an inspiration to me.
Very talented young man but the mountain is unforgiving
free soloing is one thing, but to do it on ice? That's not even something you can prepare for. It's simply insane. There's no reason to think that the ice won't break off when you're putting weight on it. You can think you do, but you can't. It's strictly a gamble.
Fav climber R.I.P legend
Inspirational, but not rational or practical. It really is not necessary to put yourself on the edge of death to find deeper insight into life’s meaning. If your only measure of a full life is how much adrenaline has been secreted, then you are mistaken. He led a short life. Timothy Treadwell had a pathologic obsession with bears, and he’s dead as well.
Treadwell was an absolute idiot thats why hes dead you dont play with a Kodiak grizzly and think your going to have a long life span.
10 minutes into the Netflix documentary I knew Marc wouldn't live to see 30. The only real surprise was that he didn't die while free-soloing. He DID die because he was constantly attempting alpine climbs in tiny weather windows. But at least he lived a full life and died doing what he loved most.
Most famous free soloists who’ve died don’t die free soloing
I'm from a small city in Illinois. Ive been watching the Netflix title "The Alpinist". I now reside in NM, and I trail walk with my teenage son, small foothills at the very most vertical. It gets harrowing for me on these molehills. I watched this guy and got a lump in my throat and teary-eyed at the rawness of his commitment and just the joy that his solo climbs brought to him. I'm not an avid outdoorsman by any stretch of the imagination, but man......the skill and perfection of what he accomplished, in the shadows of the limelight. I'm really at a loss for words for what I saw. The humbleness, like a walk in the park attitude. This guy was special. R.I.P. Marc.
He was a truly genuine spirit. I just watched it too. There was no ego or artifice w him. He belonged to a different era in time. Free and at one w nature. Reminds me of an ald quote I saw once about a unicorn.
*"Hunted by many, tamed by few. Wild and free I'll always be."*
I teared up watching the Alpinist. I can't say why.. not like I'm anything like him. I don't even believe in good people or pure souls. Those are just labels. But it was almost like watching a pet die (not to condescend) because the dude was pure Id. Like a joyful impulse put on this shitty world to remind us of how weak we are worrying about buying that new car...the dude lived the way philosophers only write about...
“A joyful impulse” beautifully put Jeff as was your whole post.
Well said.
Such a special human with amazing talent. His attitude was always uplifting, and his sense of adventure and connection to nature was admirable. It's a shame how he died and his loved ones must still be reeling from losing him. If you haven't seen The Alpinist definitely watch it because it's awesome.
RIP Marc. You will be missed by all.
tears watching the ending of this; especially since I didn't know he didn't make it out.. boy was I shocked. What an incredible human pushing the boundaries of what man knows, RIP legend, incredibly sad he couldn't make the return home.
I watched Free Solo and came away from that thinking Alex honnald completed the biggest feat in humanity when it comes to pushing human boundaries in a sporting aspect. Watching the Alpinist, well ... That's just ridiculous! RIP Marc and Ryan
@bronchoped1 watching the Alpinist, you have Honnald talking about a climb he's on and looking across to a very daunting ridge, is Marc Leclerc free climbing like a crazy man haha that made me laugh. Like even he can distinguish between risky and crazy ha ha
yeah. and the difference also is, one is dead, the other is not
Im suprised he was able to climb with those big brass balls between his legs.
For what my opinion is worth:
I watched and found myself relating to and just liking Marc. I am at a much later stage of life than he, but have so much respect for anyone rising to this caliber of their passion. My greatest tribute to this young man is to envy those blessed to have seen and known him. He more than inspired, he resonated "Do what you love and love what you do."
respekt
Ahhh, Big surprise. I did however watch his story. Pretty incredible climber and just a free spirit. 100% doing what he was made to do. Very fortunate to live that way. Lucky man.
Truly amazing person. Even spiders will watch him in awe
makes me sad that nobody really knows who he is. from what i’ve been seeing he crushed any achievements any of the main stream guys did
Marc didn't care about fame and notoriety. He wasn't from the FB/TikTok/YT world.
yes.. not the typical guy to show off! hats off to this guy who really do the things he love without camera or people watching him....amazing
Actually all the top climbers knew exactly who he was. For example, Alex Honnold who they interviewed for the film.
Should inspire you not make you sad
@@StewartMidwinter yes that’s very true! i was meaning average people more so. i’m Canadian myself, so i guess i was just surprised that i’d never heard anyone talk about him. and for such a hardcore talented dude that accomplished so much on the level that he did. thankful that i got to hear his story though
A man driven by loved to the mountains and not by fame. What an inspiration, rest easy Marc.
Watching the alpinist I have never been more uncomfortable in my life Watching a documentary. The footage of him hacking at hanging ice and hanging by an ice pick is heart thumping just to watch . Some people must have a part of their brain disabled to be able to do these things . I can't even climb a ladder without shaking how this is possible is a mystery? They should do cat scans or something on people like this very interesting.
You have to be a little bit fucked. They're not perceiving the risk appropriately, they block it out. It allows them to accomplish crazy feats, it also gets them killed. His death was inevitable. The kid had a screw loose.
Try Free Solo with Alex Honnold, equally as scary
@@gaz4840 I have but the ice makes it worse
@bronchoped1 yes, i watched an interview and alex was in awe
@bronchoped1 the worst part of free solo coming out is everyone thinking honnold is the best climber in the world. There were comments kissing his ass on the Adam ondra 9a+ onsight video. Really shows you how little people know about what they are interested in.
This guy and his story will stick with me for the rest of my life. Idk why.. I’m not even a climber at all. Marc was such a genuine person with such an a beautiful inspiring path in life… he has forever touched me. RIP 💕
I am amazed what an amazing human being he is. It's a real pity he was lost young, but that adventurous legend will always be eternal.
It's crazy to think that he didn't die from a fall the way you might suspect but potentially from an avalanche towards the end of his feat. 😔
Because of Alex Honnold, I gave this doc a chance too. I did not know he died. It was a shock. But at the outset of the doc, I had wondered if all this filming and notoriety good for him, and for climbers in general. As down to earth as he is, everyone has an ego. Do you push yourself a little more when you know people are following your story? Do you push a little more cause you're life is now in a spotlight? I worried about these things not knowing he actually died till the end of the doc. That was sad.
Part of me wants to believe that aliens saw Marc and decided they wanted to capture and study him as an example of the pinnacle of human capacity, and so they used the weather and avalanche as an alibi for abducting him
Paying my respect to Marc . Watched this last night and I was just blown away .. Legends never die ... 🌷❤️🙏 you can tell he was 1 of a kind league of his own .. 😢😭😩 . Why do the best die young
Marc-Andre has inspired me to get my life back on track and will forever be an inspiration to everyone who sees & hears his story. MA will live in in our hearts & spirits as we all continue to adventure!
I watched his documentary 3 times and will go 10 more. I cried and inspired. Guy is 🐐
Marc-Andre Leclerc is the greatest climber ever. That is a fact.
I just watched The Alpinist and was blown away by Marc's incredible skill and grace. Also heartbroken ❤️
I went to pre school with this guy. Crazy to see him climbing remember the days in pre school when we were always climbing on stuff getting in trouble n such. RIP budonavich
Bro.. U don’t know him
All my respect to this man , a true legend.
He died doing what he loved the most. 🙏
Great movie!
Fantastic climber ! Fantastic man !
I cry a lot and I’ve never met the guy….
Climbing up the ice at 32 seconds seemed kinda dangerous??? After taking chance like that, eventually one of those chances will fail. Just a matter of time, it will break eventually one day.
Это был невероятный человек. Таких людей больше не будет. Он был рождён для экстремального альпинизма. Уровень экстрима наивысший из предельных.
Just watched the movie. Inspiring, heart-breaking, uplifting, tragic, beautiful. So much rolled into such a short life. We should all live such a full life. RIP, Marc-Andre.
What would they do if they drop an axe pick? Thats just another scary thought watching these guys.
They are tethered to their wrists. Not saying that it's impossible to drop one, but it's extremely unlikely.
@@robadams1645 I was looking for a tether and I didn’t see any on one of the free solo’s.
@@khure711 Yeah, after I made this post I watched The Alpinist and saw that Marc-Andre often hangs his axes on his shoulders and there are no tethers.
So you're right. I'm out of date with ice climbing technology - the axes he used (and I assume other guys use) have handles that take place of hanging on the tether.
Thanks for the correction!
An absolute legend. really unfortunate that he couldn't make it back. but it really did show what a single man is capable of when he's got the drive that no other human would even dream of having. He's one brother in a million.❤
Side note I wonder if he was on the spectrum
Very inspiring & awesome human!
RIP Marc, a true adventurer until the end!
Dying while doing what he loved? He died at 25, he could have had a long life had he took calculated risks. You keep jumping in the flames, at some point you will burn and die, that’s basic logic.
Well im not surprised . play stupid games. Win stupid prizes.
Thank god it's not only me who think that
I know this is sad to say, but I guess it would be better for them to have been killed on impact maybe as they fell with the avalanche? I so hope that one day somebody will find their bodies and bring them home to their loved ones xx
These guys are the bravest people who ever lived!!! It nearly stops my heart just watching the videos!!! I cant imagine anything scarier and more life threatening!! I mean maybe deep sea cave diving would scare me as much but those are the two things at the top of my crazy ass stuff you can do list!!! Rip Marc andre!!! You lived to the very fullest...i do wish you had taken a bit less risk...but you were a free soul!!!
Idk man, people who charge into gunfights to save others give good competition i think. Lol, badass people man
@@reitairue2073 pointless comment
watching The Alpinist was an amazing experience. watching him climb was absolutely terrifying. i still can't believe he died.
Inspiration. But if he had kids l, then selfish. Luckily he didn't. RIP
Y’all gotta watch the movie the alpinist based on him it’s amazing and breathtaking
They never got a burial. Their bodies are still up there right now. Somewhere in that snow, preserved by the cold.
It's my cousin. I don't know him, but damn, wish I could have met him.
considering that he was basically the best in the world at what he did ..what comes across in the movie is that he was such a humble guy.. such a beautiful soul
I can’t stop watching this❣️ I love how his mom let him follow his dream…such a GIFT of Unconditional Love 💝 What an amazing climber 😳😳…a Pure Soul…at one with the mountains…while touching hearts all over the world. RIP 💜😇💜
R.I.P mark you legend
Really hope neither had to suffer😩 Thought of being caught in an avalanche and swept under the glacier is just a horrible violent end.
Marc Andre LeClerc was 1 of 1. I think it was very unwise of him to attempt his last climb during avalanche danger. The local that died with him should have never suggested it. The world was robbed of a great soul.
Was fortunate to have climbed the Fortress mountain & Mount James Cook in BC around 2018 with one of the guy's featured in the movie Alpineist,as the lead ,wow just SICK ,but the ride always ends one way or another & you gotta get off right?
Bullshit
@@Maverick___1 Race you around troll wall fella??
@@trevorballs5995 well, I climbed Mount Everest
Marc … what a guy … we all need a Marc in are life … RIP man
Yes we do, but he was a one off that’s for sure!
Reminds me so much of David Lama's story. Spiritual. Inspiring. Tragic. His final resting place seems fitting being in the mountains. RIP Marc-Andre.
Better to live a short life of passion than to live a long life of regret.
or Tom Ballard
@@gaz4840 I actually didn't find Ballard's story as inspiring as it seemed like he was on a low-key suicide mission going to the mummery spurr, "the suicide route", on Nanga Parbat in WINTER. with a what seemed like a pretty delusional and dangerous climbing partner. The Last Mountain gave me a sense of dread watching because Tom's story felt pretty tragic in that he seemed like a tormented soul and to some extent angry underneath and burdened. It wasn't like watching Marc which gave me a sense of awe and wonder
I enjoyed reading all the comments but missing is the word "judgement" To a reasonable degree of certainty, lack of judgement and youthfulness contributed to his sad early demise, departed from family and friends. I would implore those more mature in the mountaineering community to channel future talents like Marc-Andre to slow down, cautiously weighing risk and benefit. Marc-Andre was born an ADHD child and may have been of particular high risk. Our youth have a long life ahead to mature and make productive contributions to the climbing community. There are safer and better options to do things. It is tragic to needlessly lose such young talent when we in the climbing community have a responsibility to prevent it. JSP
That is his story, that is his destiny. Wether he slowed or not, this is his story, and predestined. There nothing you can do about it
@@SarahsSeniorYear His "girl" didn't look too happy when she got the news.
@@johngmckee0 It's natural, just so you know she still climbs tall peaks.
@@anpl5282 not sure what you mean by that..
The only thing one can do is respect how he chose to live his life. May he rest in peace. My deepest condolences to his family.
I don't think this young man, but I can say for certainly, he wouldn't want to be buried anywhere else other than in a mountain. He died in a mountain and forever buried in one.
Is it really worth it?
I don't think so.
His ability to climb so effortlessly was just incredible. I have seen the movie and am devastated for his girl, mother and family. He lived his life as he wanted; full of adventure and joy. He was never dead inside like so many of us who never take risks. Goodnight sweet boy, you are now an immortal climbing to your heart’s content for all eternity.
Wow Marc-Andre Leclerc you are amazing and such a beautiful person. This is devastating for someone who didn’t even know you. My heart is broken for your loss. I can’t even imagine how beautiful it must have been to know you. With love always to you and your loved ones from Australia 🇦🇺 💖🌄
I have done my fair share of climbing, but no matter what the challenge...alive is still better than dead.
Awesome guy minus the jews who made this doc whining about how hard it is to make money off his talent. In other news, water is wet.
That took an odd racist turn
He will be remembered and sorely missed by millions.
Not a climber but watched the film today....This guy was larger than life and did his own thing,i totally respect that,a truly gifted happy soul....RIP.
Dear Caralho do Ron Jeremy
Please be with this malouco for every erect climb 🧗
Ameen 🙏
I watched The Alpinist last night. Marc Andres was such a beautiful soul. Let's destigmatize ADHD. these people often excel in other ways beyond traditional mores. SO INSPIRING. Awe 💖 my 7 year old son was just diagnosed with ADHD. he is wild and free and creative.
I just find this stupid as hell... he is addict to the risk associated to climb and to experiences near-death... that's the only explanation for people who risk their life like this. Not an example!
Glad that someone like you over the comments can describe exactly why someone does what he/she does, bless you!
@@idkgg9588 Rather then to try to be clever you can explain why people risk their lives like this...
@Dhir Am i have compassion for those who will follow him and die trying to do extremely risky climbs for nothing.
@Dhir Am if you don’t understand what I said better not comment. The video try to give an image of the guy as an example, an hero, just like those that climb skyscrapers without ropes. Just because he done some incredible difficult things and died doesn’t mean what he does is an example for anyone. It’s too risky and everyone should know it.
@Dhir Am it’s just about you trying to look smart but don’t understanding my point. He can do the stupid decision to risk his life but to talk in the video like he is an example to the others is a mistake.
re-title it "Death Wish"
its unbeliveable special how people can sort their mind in this kind of way, no fear, just fun, even when they die doing what they love. Thanks for showing us this point of view, its pure inspiration.
God, what an amazing guy , i watched sky program and recorded the last hour, watched the following day couldn't believe it ended in disaster. RIP Marc. We will pray for you Marc.🏒⛸☘
I watched the movie and all I have to say is that’s a life liven with no regrets. There was no other way for him to go out than while truly doing what he loved. Very very inspiring.
I think he went too soon, and I think there was so much more he wanted to accomplish. That was saddening. But he squeezed in 25 years what more than most mountain climbers do in a lifetime.
I taught this kid to trad climb starting when he was 13. We all knew the ending for him and it was hard to watch him get there so fast.
I remember the first conversation with his mom. Rest easy.
To the dead, one owes respect. To the living, only the truth. -Voltaire
Yeah right
I'm glad this guy lived his life to the fullest, but mother nature should always be respected, because it will turn on you. RIP
He doesn’t get the respect he deserves . People don’t even mention him when you read about him . It’s alway Alex. But put some respect on this dudes name. He’s amazing climber
Seeing glimpses of Marc-Andre's life, I don't think he would ever use the word "conquer" as it is used in this video. Mark was different than all others. I am not overly spiritual, but I believe he came from the mountains--a son of the mountains. As such, he would never disrepect any mountain by uttering such words. He climbed to prove to the mountains that he was one of them, not to "conquer" them. He would not approve of such language.
I bawled… I mean bawled. It exposed wounds in me. Feel like I’m recovering still. The love story wrecked me
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