THE LAST SOLO : an introspective solo journey about risk taking in the heart of Chamonix mountains

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  • Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
  • An introspective journey about risk taking, a solo mountaineering adventure in the heart of Chamonix’ mountains.

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  • @aok5298
    @aok5298 Год назад +18

    I’ve watched a huge amount of alpine/high mountain adventure content and feel compelled to congratulate you on the footage, narration, soundtrack. Most of all the artfully well crafted personal insight.
    No need to wish you an enjoyable life, you’ve captured the essence and eloquently shared for us all.

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Год назад +5

      I appreciate this feedback a lot. Really going to my heart. Hope I will be able to share more of those insights in the future ☺️

  • @raphaelwellig5066
    @raphaelwellig5066 15 дней назад +1

    Hello Mael
    I congratulate you on the great ice tour. Thank you for the wonderful film.
    I wish you nice mountain tours.
    With alpine greetings
    Raphael Wellig

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  15 дней назад

      Thank you for your nice words and happy to have shared this with you ! Wish you the best 🙏

  • @ByChiaraLee
    @ByChiaraLee 19 дней назад +1

    I love the mountains. Their raw, unforgiving nature, i want to get lost in. I do have mountaineers in my family, but our relationship is not close enough to ask them to teach me, so i am trying to get into this scene by myself. Next summer, i will have my first summit.

  • @Phenographic
    @Phenographic Год назад +2

    This is one of the best climbing videos I’ve ever seen, thank you for making this wonderful film

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you for your words 🙏🙏🙏❤️

  • @sonyarter
    @sonyarter 11 месяцев назад +2

    Respect ! Thank you for a great advanture documented.

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much for your words 🙏

  • @BCRandom69
    @BCRandom69 Год назад +5

    When I'm solo in the mountains, I often wonder "Why am I doing this?" I never find the answer but I keep looking.

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Год назад +1

      🤗🤗🤗 Hope you will find your own answers aswell

    • @BCRandom69
      @BCRandom69 Год назад +2

      @@maeljimenez Cheers bro. Be safe out there. I hope it snows a bunch for you!

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  11 месяцев назад

      hope so too

  • @jonmurua
    @jonmurua Год назад +7

    It's funny you had that revelation about this being your last solo in this route.
    I also soloed it this last spring and I also thought I had crossed the limits of the risks I'm willing to take. In my case, what hit me in the face was the untracked descend skiing via the seracs.
    How cool that descend flying is !
    Good video by the way!
    It's pleasant to watch with a nice narrative and beautiful footage.
    Cheers!

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Год назад +1

      Thanks for sharing your experience. Yeah I was very impressed and at the same time very fan of that route. But sometimes it’s also nice to realise why you do stuff like this and that you can look for those feelings elsewhere without risking to never come back

  • @IT-fr4wb
    @IT-fr4wb 11 месяцев назад +1

    Loved it… thanks for what you’ve shared. Life is sooo fragile, but who believes that?

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  11 месяцев назад

      Thanks for watching 🙏

  • @PatPush
    @PatPush 11 месяцев назад +1

    I ignored many of my body’s warnings. Overstimulation of my wrist with subsequent SL rupture and osteoarthritis in the big toe joint at the age of 32 raised the same questions for me. Before, I was constantly switching between the next ski, mountain and climbing tour. So I decided to slow down and enjoy what I had experienced more than constantly looking for something new and prefer to prepare specifically for projects. And start a family. This will slow me down a bit from now on, but I'm looking forward to it 😊 Your contribution really supports me a lot in this process! Thanks!

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  11 месяцев назад +1

      I like this mindset aswell, when you realise that what you already have is priceless and not in the need to always look for more ☺️👌

  • @au_gmentedreality
    @au_gmentedreality 11 месяцев назад +1

    Dude, awesome stuff. So scary to me but you don't panic. I'm happy for you to complete the climb. Summit is the reward. Thanks man✌️✌️✌️

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you for watching and coment, happy that you liked it !

  • @markjones3425
    @markjones3425 11 месяцев назад +1

    Good film and script...captured the essence of some of the satisfaction one finds ...loved the fly off!

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you for watching my adventure 😊

  • @alfredonunez1455
    @alfredonunez1455 11 месяцев назад +1

    Congratulations. Great story. Great video. Many thanks.

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  11 месяцев назад

      It was a pleasure tu share this story with you 🙏

  • @jayhamiltonwild
    @jayhamiltonwild 11 месяцев назад

    Great honesty and many truths, thank you brother for sharing 🙏❤

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you for your feedback, really appreciated 🙏

  • @JohnnyBushwhacker-yv6bc
    @JohnnyBushwhacker-yv6bc 11 месяцев назад +1

    Fantastic video!! The climbing was great but your words really resonate regarding risk. I love pushing myself in the mountains especially soloing but find myself having the same internal dialogue that you portray in this video. Thanks

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  11 месяцев назад

      I had good insights about life doing so, Mountains are great for that. Thanks for the feedback ☺️

  • @KarlDeckerPresents
    @KarlDeckerPresents Год назад +1

    After we have walked so close to the line and many times, it is easier to realize the same beauty and satisfaction can be found without being so close to the edge. Great job! One thing I will say, getting truly breathtaking footage is so much easier when you feel safe. . . My best videos are not the ones when I have fear.

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Год назад

      You’re absolutely true. And im happy to have realised that early 😊

  • @crypto_j1657
    @crypto_j1657 Год назад +1

    Goosebumps when you took off from top. Stunning piece of film. It has made me reflect on my own death defiance solo adventures. I would adventure with you any time brother. Be safe 🫶🏼

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Год назад

      Thanks for your coment 🙏 happy that you liked this

  • @Zakchiverton
    @Zakchiverton 11 месяцев назад +1

    What an awesome video 👍

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  11 месяцев назад +1

      I apreciate that 🫶

  • @VincentGiorgetti
    @VincentGiorgetti Год назад +1

    Trop beau ma gueule😍 Et bonne résolution. Continue de te faire réver, SAFE🙏🏻

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Год назад

      Merci poulette ! Je vais avoir le temps de poursuivre les projets vidéos maintenant ☺️

  • @cesararevalo.u
    @cesararevalo.u Год назад +1

    Beautiful bro! Keep going!! What a incredible journey 🤩

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Год назад

      Thank you my love, happy to live and share those adventures, hope that I will bring you somewhere around my place one day

  • @andyinzuerich
    @andyinzuerich 20 дней назад +1

    What wing is that? Is it one of the Dudek?
    Great video. I saw your latest video on Fronalpstock, what a cool hike and fly.

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  20 дней назад +1

      Hey ! That’s a old prototype of single skin that I’m flying since a while, not from dudek though. Doesn’t exist in the market

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  20 дней назад

      Thanks for the feedback by the way, I will try to keep it up 😊

    • @andyinzuerich
      @andyinzuerich 20 дней назад

      @@maeljimenez you should check out Vorder Glärnisch nearby. It's my favorite hike and fly. Great with a fast wing.

  • @senderismomontana5946
    @senderismomontana5946 Год назад

    This is crazy, I was questioning myself how would you get down before it was dark...😂. Breathtaking climb.

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  11 месяцев назад

      Hehehe that’s the good thing with paragliding, the downhill is never a problem

  • @amandamoors1753
    @amandamoors1753 Год назад

    Excellent video! I enjoyed the adventure and the way you shared your thoughts! Nice filming and editing.

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Год назад

      Thanks a lot for your words, highly appreciate them 🙏🙏❤️

  • @Max-ik9qb
    @Max-ik9qb 11 месяцев назад +1

    Well done bud! your spirit of adventure earned a sub from me.....

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you for your sub 🙏

  • @hitthescramblebutton
    @hitthescramblebutton Год назад

    Incredible video. Very relatable. What the hell am I looking for out there? 😂 I’ll find it one of these days

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  11 месяцев назад +1

      Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment, highly apreciated 😊

  • @kenhiett5266
    @kenhiett5266 11 месяцев назад +1

    There is no answer to an ultimate question. Time would cease to exist if you ever found it.

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  11 месяцев назад +1

      Won’t stop me to try finding it ☺️

    • @kenhiett5266
      @kenhiett5266 11 месяцев назад

      @@maeljimenez The human condition in three short sentences.

  • @GKPDM
    @GKPDM Год назад +2

    Great job buddy ! Looking forward to sharing such adventures with you 😉

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Год назад +1

      Merci Jean Alfred, moi aussi j’suis chaud de refaire des aventures avec toi 💪

  • @RobinBaertschi
    @RobinBaertschi Год назад +1

    Belles images! super edition! de l'emotion! magnifique! beau job!

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Год назад

      Merci beaucoup ! Ca fait plaisir ☺️

  • @JustBrowsing777
    @JustBrowsing777 11 месяцев назад +2

    Great video, thanks for sharing. I also like that you came to a sensible conclusion that you can enjoy the mountains without the unnecessary risk by soloing risky rockfaces and find fulfillment in life in other ways. Too many did die in their constant pursuit of ultimate challenges.

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  11 месяцев назад +1

      Yeah and I think it was time for me too look for more insights elsewhere ☺️

  • @kaptaintonio
    @kaptaintonio Год назад +1

    Il y a beaucoup de passages où il ne faut pas tomber😮😮😮 Superbe aventure et super montage Maël, on s’y croirait!

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Год назад

      C’était un peu raide waih ☺️ Merci pour les retours 🤗

  • @sebastien_carniato
    @sebastien_carniato Год назад +1

    Merci pour le partage 🙌 !!

  • @ziadel-hoss8210
    @ziadel-hoss8210 11 месяцев назад +1

    👏👏Well done Mael

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you so much 🙏

  • @domesticterrorist483
    @domesticterrorist483 11 месяцев назад +1

    We all get to a last solo, hopefully alive after it. Loved the surprise at the end. I was thinking, how is he going to get down with it getting dark. The parapent was a nice touch. Thanks for a great video. Was very quiet for Chamonix, october?

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  11 месяцев назад +1

      Hehe paragliding is always a good way to enjoy late adventures without risking too much to get caught in the night ☺️

    • @domesticterrorist483
      @domesticterrorist483 11 месяцев назад +1

      Happy flying@@maeljimenez

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  11 месяцев назад +1

      happy flying too 🙏

  • @soyouz666
    @soyouz666 Год назад

    Très belle vidéo, merci

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Год назад

      Merci d’avoir pris le temps de regarder 🙏

  • @RoyWimmerJaglom
    @RoyWimmerJaglom Год назад

    wonderfull edit, very personal. great job bro

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Год назад

      Thanks a lot for your feedback 🙏

  • @gt40f
    @gt40f Год назад +1

    I think the paragliding is more dangerous than the solo climbing. Nice video

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Год назад

      😂😂😂 It wasn’t 😅 Thanks for the feedback 🙏😊

  • @Juliengrosse74
    @Juliengrosse74 Год назад

    Oh Waow! Chapeau l’artiste, ça m’a transporté 🥰

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Год назад

      Merci monsieur le juge, vous jugez vachement bien 🤣 Nan en vrai merci, j’suis content que l’ambiance fonctionne

  • @jamieschardt9127
    @jamieschardt9127 Год назад

    Thank you for this video. It is amazing to be able to share, in a small way, the climb and the flying.
    I definitely can understand your realization. You might like this quote, even though it is sometimes overused: "Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after." Henry David Thoreau

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Год назад +1

      Thanks for your feedback. Actually this sentence is perfectly fitting 👌 We are all running after our own shadow 😊

  • @Khaavrenbbb
    @Khaavrenbbb 11 месяцев назад +1

    Also fun to be had in a tandem or group.

  • @thechallenger8793
    @thechallenger8793 11 месяцев назад

    Incredible video man!!

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  11 месяцев назад

      Thank you for watching and commenting 🙏🙏

  • @dirkwetzel6155
    @dirkwetzel6155 Год назад +1

    Great stuff, sir! Well done to you!

  • @michaelmair8153
    @michaelmair8153 Год назад

    respect ! hugs

  • @Gillianhamcy
    @Gillianhamcy Год назад

    Merci !!! J'ai beaucoup aimé

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Год назад

      ❤️❤️❤️ Content que ça t’ai plu 😊

  • @oliviermerlin9434
    @oliviermerlin9434 Год назад +1

    Trop stylé et inspirant !

  • @simongalasso
    @simongalasso Год назад +1

    Just wow 🤩

  • @hugoglide
    @hugoglide Год назад +1

    Très TRÈS TRESSSSSS solide ❤

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Год назад

      🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 😘😘😘

  • @sergejmaher144
    @sergejmaher144 Год назад +1

    Wow amazing

  • @anthonysteen56
    @anthonysteen56 11 месяцев назад +1

    He’s likely not long for this world BUT he’s gonna have more experiences than almost anyone
    EDIT: he just said it’s his last

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  11 месяцев назад

      That was indeed my last 😏

  • @smasam638
    @smasam638 Год назад

    inspiring bro

  • @rafaelgomez1284
    @rafaelgomez1284 Год назад

    They will climb anything without the GoPro ?

  • @flograff1875
    @flograff1875 Год назад +2

    J'espère bien que c'est le dernier ! T'es un malade j'avais le vertige rien qu'en regardant la vidéo ! Tu n'aurais jamais du quitter le monde du reggae c'etait moins dangereux 😘

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Год назад +1

      😂😂😂 Clairement le reggae c’était mieux 😂

  • @Ericxnugz
    @Ericxnugz 11 месяцев назад +1

    That’s sick as fuck

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  11 месяцев назад +1

      🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏💪

    • @Ericxnugz
      @Ericxnugz 11 месяцев назад +1

      @@maeljimenez wasn’t expecting you to paraglide off! That’s on a dream list of mine ..

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  11 месяцев назад

      Hehe as I’m mainly a paragliding pilot It wasn’t even an option. I hope you will do it some day 😊