Didier Berthod
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Didier Berthod is a Swiss rock climber who has been featured in many climbing films, notably First Ascent. He specializes in traditional crack climbing and has climbed many lines of this style.
First Ascent follows Didier's efforts to make the first ascent of Cobra Crack in Squamish, British Columbia
, Canada. It also documents his climbs in Europe and his frugal lifestyle such as working in a hostel between attempts.
On 14 December 2003, Didier free-climbed Greenspit (8b+ or 5.14-) located in the Orco Valley
in Italy
, which is considered to be one of the hardest traditional crack climbs in the world.
Presently, Didier has ceased climbing. Following his injury documented in First Ascent, his faith in Christianity re-ignited. He is currently practicing his Christian faith full-time in the Eucharistein Fraternity, Switzerland.
Didier Berthod is a Swiss rock climber who has been featured in many climbing films, notably First Ascent. He specializes in traditional crack climbing and has climbed many lines of this style.
First Ascent follows Didier's efforts to make the first ascent of Cobra Crack in Squamish, British Columbia
British Columbia
British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is known for its natural beauty, as reflected in its Latin motto, Splendor sine occasu . Its name was chosen by Queen Victoria in 1858...
, Canada. It also documents his climbs in Europe and his frugal lifestyle such as working in a hostel between attempts.
On 14 December 2003, Didier free-climbed Greenspit (8b+ or 5.14-) located in the Orco Valley
Orco Valley
The Orco Valley is a valley in the Piedmont region of northern Italy located in the Graian Alps. The valley takes its name from the Orco river, which flows through the valley.It is site of important hydroelectric power plants....
in Italy
Italy
Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and...
, which is considered to be one of the hardest traditional crack climbs in the world.
Presently, Didier has ceased climbing. Following his injury documented in First Ascent, his faith in Christianity re-ignited. He is currently practicing his Christian faith full-time in the Eucharistein Fraternity, Switzerland.
Sources
- http://www.freakclimbing.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=762
- http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1139585/