With the Antarctic season in full swing, we all know there are plenty of adventures underway at the bottom of the world. One of those took place last week when Russian climber and BASE jumper Valery Rozov climbed up the 2931 meter (9616 ft.) Mt. Ulvetanna in -22ºF temperatures, just so he could jump off the top in his wingsuit and glide back to base camp. The video below captures all the fun, which includes some rather technical rock climbing in very cold conditions.
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Ulvetanna means "the wolf tooth" A good name for a mountain.
Did you know that?
Nope, I didn't know that, but you're right, it is a good name. Especially for a peak that looks like that!
hey… i didnt even know you could do this stuff… im 14, reasonably fit. live in australia. Can you tell me where i can get into base jumping and rock climbing?
hey… i didnt even know you could do this stuff… im 14, reasonably fit. live in australia. Can you tell me where i can get into base jumping and rock climbing?