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In 1977, Helmut Kiene and Reinhard Karl shattered the seemingly unbreakable 6-level difficulty scale with their groundbreaking ascent of 'Pumprisse,' achieving what Messner had predicted as the elusive 7th level. Fueled by the emerging free-climbing movement, a new generation of young and ambitious climbers began developing routes that were not only faster and harder but also unlike anything that had been seen before.

This book provides a dives into the daring alpine climbing adventures spanning from 1977 to the present day. It features 100 routes from the Mont Blanc to the Wendenstöcke, Rätikon to the Gesäuse, and Ticino to the Marmolada. Included is a fresh list of challenging climbs, which is an indispensable resource for serious climbers. The book highlights 27 routes in Switzerland, with classics like 'Mamba' on the 'Miroir de l'Argentine' and 'Rialto' on the 'Sulzfluh,' as well as two iconic Eiger routes ('Märmelibahn' and 'Deep Blue Sea'). Comprehensive topos and captivating photos are found throughout.

Authors: Achim Pasold, Ralpha Stöhr
Language: German
Pages: 224, hardcover