In Climbing the Stockhorn!, adventurer Steve Backshall and his team prepare for a tough climb up the Stockhorn, a mountain over 2,000 meters (roughly 6,560 feet) tall. The journey includes crossing a frozen lake that contains Arctic char and using energy-saving techniques in the snow. After hours of trekking, they set up camp by flattening snow and settle in to make dinner, ready for the challenges ahead. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Steve Backshall vs. the Vertical Mile, a show in which Steve and his team take on one of the deadliest mountain climbs in the world — the north face of the Eiger.
In Surviving the Eiger, Steve Backshall and his team face the deadly challenge of climbing the Eiger’s north face, one of the world’s most dangerous mountains. With temperatures dropping as low as -70°C (-94°F), they must decide if a three-day climb is possible. As they trek through deep snow, they learn why the climb is harder than it was 80 years ago. Will they wait for safer conditions, or will the cold make them turn back? This video is excerpted from BBC’s Steve Backshall vs. the Vertical Mile, a show in which Steve and his team take on one of the deadliest mountain climbs in the world — the north face of the Eiger.
In The Importance of Focus in Ice Climbing, Steve Backshall teams up with ice climber Leo Houlding to show that ice climbing is about mental strength as much as physical ability. While leading the climb, Steve drops his ice screw and loses focus. Leo helps him refocus, showing how dangerous it can be to lose concentration. After reaching a safe ledge, they discuss the importance of staying mentally strong in tough climbing situations. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Steve Backshall vs. the Vertical Mile, a show in which Steve and his team take on one of the deadliest mountain climbs in the world — the north face of the Eiger.
In The Cima Grande Expedition, Steve Backshall and his team prepare to climb Cima Grande in Italy’s Dolomites, aiming for the south face of the 2,999-meter peak. With only 12 hours to summit and return before snow hits, they must deal with falling rocks and melting snow from the sun. The day before the climb, they scout the mountain, awed by its size and getting mentally ready for the challenge. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Steve Backshall vs. the Vertical Mile, a show in which Steve and his team take on one of the deadliest mountain climbs in the world — the north face of the Eiger.
In Climbing the Stockhorn!, adventurer Steve Backshall and his team prepare for a tough climb up the Stockhorn, a mountain over 2,000 meters (roughly 6,560 feet) tall. The journey includes crossing a frozen lake that contains Arctic char and using energy-saving techniques in the snow. After hours of trekking, they set up camp by flattening snow and settle in to make dinner, ready for the challenges ahead. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Steve Backshall vs. the Vertical Mile, a show in which Steve and his team take on one of the deadliest mountain climbs in the world — the north face of the Eiger.
In Surviving the Eiger, Steve Backshall and his team face the deadly challenge of climbing the Eiger’s north face, one of the world’s most dangerous mountains. With temperatures dropping as low as -70°C (-94°F), they must decide if a three-day climb is possible. As they trek through deep snow, they learn why the climb is harder than it was 80 years ago. Will they wait for safer conditions, or will the cold make them turn back? This video is excerpted from BBC’s Steve Backshall vs. the Vertical Mile, a show in which Steve and his team take on one of the deadliest mountain climbs in the world — the north face of the Eiger.
In The Importance of Focus in Ice Climbing, Steve Backshall teams up with ice climber Leo Houlding to show that ice climbing is about mental strength as much as physical ability. While leading the climb, Steve drops his ice screw and loses focus. Leo helps him refocus, showing how dangerous it can be to lose concentration. After reaching a safe ledge, they discuss the importance of staying mentally strong in tough climbing situations. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Steve Backshall vs. the Vertical Mile, a show in which Steve and his team take on one of the deadliest mountain climbs in the world — the north face of the Eiger.
In The Cima Grande Expedition, Steve Backshall and his team prepare to climb Cima Grande in Italy’s Dolomites, aiming for the south face of the 2,999-meter peak. With only 12 hours to summit and return before snow hits, they must deal with falling rocks and melting snow from the sun. The day before the climb, they scout the mountain, awed by its size and getting mentally ready for the challenge. This video is excerpted from BBC’s Steve Backshall vs. the Vertical Mile, a show in which Steve and his team take on one of the deadliest mountain climbs in the world — the north face of the Eiger.