First Ascent on the Drus: Opening on the Drus: Sébastien Ratel and the GHM Challenge the Most Unstable Wall – Documentary

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This documentary chronicles the opening of a new artificial and free climbing route on the west face of the Drus, following major rockfalls in 2005 and 2011 that destroyed historic lines like the Bonatti Pillar. The 9-day winter expedition faced freezing temperatures and constant risk of rockfall. Sébastien Ratel, technical leader, along with Sébastien Bohin and Didier Jourdain, combined skill and endurance to tackle difficulties up to A3 and 6c, completing an 800-meter route. Jean-Pierre Tauvron documented the intensity of bivouacs in hammocks and the tension of climbing "live" rock, providing an immersive view of extreme mountaineering and team dynamics in harsh conditions.

This documentary chronicles the opening of a new artificial and free climbing route on the west face of the Drus, following major rockfalls in 2005 and 2011 that destroyed historic lines like the Bonatti Pillar. The 9-day winter expedition faced freezing temperatures and constant risk of rockfall. Sébastien Ratel, technical leader, along with Sébastien Bohin and Didier Jourdain, combined skill and endurance to tackle difficulties up to A3 and 6c, completing an 800-meter route. Jean-Pierre Tauvron documented the intensity of bivouacs in hammocks and the tension of climbing "live" rock, providing an immersive view of extreme mountaineering and team dynamics in harsh conditions.

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