Tue, Apr 30th 2024
The legacy of famed Swiss alpinist Ueli Steck finds a permanent home at the Alpine Museum in Bern, seven years after his tragic death.
Seven years after the death of the famous Swiss alpinist Ueli Steck, his estate is going to the Alpine Museum of Switzerland in Bern. Steck’s partner announced on Tuesday that the estate will be properly documented, archived and made accessible to future generations.
Ueli Steck’s personality lives on in his achievements, with which he pushed boundaries in mountaineering.
Steck also left behind material things and over time the idea of giving something back to the climbing community matured. This gave rise to the project of a bouldering and climbing hall in the Interlaken area. It is due to open at the beginning of 2025.
The extreme mountaineer was considered one of the best solo climbers in the world and was known for his fast ascents of difficult routes. He held the speed record for the ascent of the north face of the Eiger on the classic Heckmair route. Steck needed 2 hours and 22 minutes for the ascent.
At the end of April 2017, the 40-year-old Steck died in a mountain accident on Nuptse, not far from Mount Everest.
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