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We are sleeping on a rock face (Dolomites) 3000m high
November 13, 2022 · 26 min · 77K views · Dolomites
What this video covers
Two climbers attempt to spend a night in a portaledge suspended on the south face of the Kleine Zinne in the Dolomites.2:23 After misidentifying the approach trail and losing time on a steep scree slope, the pair reaches a suitable anchor point on the 350-meter-high wall as darkness approaches.14:31 They secure the portaledge using multiple carabiners, slings, and friends, opting to stop before reaching the summit to ensure safety.18:44 The equipment list includes three climbing ropes, helmets, headlamps, climbing harnesses, and emergency bivouac sacks for insulation against cold winds.9:22 The climbers spend the night on the platform, experiencing a sunrise over the Alps before deciding to rappel down due to an incoming weather front and the loss of an action camera during the ascent.22:52 The experience highlights the logistical challenges of hauling gear and filming in a vertical environment.23:10 The climbers conclude that while they did not reach the summit, the trip served as a successful test of their portaledge setup and overnight survival skills.25:40
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