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FRI NIGHT VID: 94 years old and back on the summit

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UKC News 17 Nov 2017

94 year old Marcel Remy returns to the 450 metre north-west face of Miroir de l'Argentine, Western Switzerland, in our Friday Night Video this week. Throughout his life, Marcel believes he has climbed the route over 200 times, but this special ascent is the only one he trained specifically for...

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Andy Hardy 17 Nov 2017

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"like" doesn't seem adequate. Cap is well doffed!

Doug 17 Nov 2017

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Magnifique ! et en Français même.

Luke90 17 Nov 2017

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What a bloke, what a sheet of rock and what a brilliant choice of descent!

Christheclimber 17 Nov 2017

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As I said on the other thread: His philosophy to keep on climbing regardless of age and not to let the old man in, is fantastic.

Cornish boy 17 Nov 2017

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Inspirational stuff! Looks like a superb route. Great way to descend too!

Shapeshifter 17 Nov 2017

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Top stuff loved it - better without translation - gives a bit more edge

Speed Reed 17 Nov 2017

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Every now and then you come across something that is truly beautiful.This is one of those things and there is nothing else to add.

TMM 18 Nov 2017

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Beautiful, this and the Moonraker film have been wonderful additions to the site.
For those of us operating at the broad end of the pyramid this wonderfully shot films serve to motivate and inspire.
Thanks to all involved.
Heading off my morning run now and will not moan about my aches and pains.

BusyLizzie 18 Nov 2017

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Can't think what to say really about this film ... so inspiring, so full of love ...

olddirtydoggy 18 Nov 2017

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How is this posible? Amazing stuff.

rurp 18 Nov 2017

That is one old bold climber.

Loved the film, what an inspirational dude

Paul Troon 19 Nov 2017

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Absolutely brilliant I am 60 next year so should be ok for another 30 + truly amazing inspiration.

veteye 19 Nov 2017

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What a wonderful film, and a happy and wonderful climber.
Slightly surprising but brilliant end as well.
What a day that must have been for Marcel.

Sean Kelly 20 Nov 2017

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Wonderful film. There's hope for all of us if he can climb that well at 94! It looks a fantastic climb. I must add that to my ticklist. What grade is it? And thanks for posting.