Video: 94-Year Old Climber Takes on Ionic Route in Switzerland

Who says climbing is a young man sport? Certainly not Marcel Remy, who in this video sets out to climb the iconic Miroir de l’Argentine in western Switzerland. That’s not an easy route, particularly when you factor in that Remy happens to be 94 years old. This 24-minute documentary not only introduces us to Marcel, it takes us along on this legendary climb, bringing a healthy dose of inspiration and admiration along for good measure. Get settled in, you’re going to want to enjoy this one from start to finish.

Kraig Becker