Alex Megos Climbs 'Van De Panique' (8c/5.14b) In The Pouring Rain | Epic Climber, Ep. 4
Alex Megos takes on “Van De Panique” (8c/5.14b) at the towering Swiss limestone of Van d’en Haut, and the conditions are anything but friendly. In this episode of Epic Climber from EpicTV, the “Camping” sector looms above Lac de Salanfe as rain lashes the wall, while Hazel Findlay and Emily Harrington warm up on a classic 8a and Tommy Caldwell and Megos eye the long, sustained prize line. What makes this one unmissable is the contrast: a world-class crag built for steep endurance, a route that demands precision from the first moves to the last, and a storm that turns every hold into a question mark. It’s a short, punchy hit of high-stakes sport climbing—watch Megos’ trademark efficiency, the shifting tactics as the wall darkens with water, and the quiet intensity that comes when a big grade meets bigger weather.
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http://www.epictv.com WATCH THE VIDS, GET THE GEAR: Drones, Cameras, Skis, and Snowboards from GoPro, Black Diamond, Sony, K2, DJI, Völkl, ION, Union, Magicam, Dynafit, Optrix, Ride, Hitcase and more. http://shop.epictv.com Described by Adam Ondra as 'one of the best sport crags in the world' the 'Camping' sector of Van d'en Haut is characteristic of many Swiss sport climbing venues. Tall, imposing and very steep, the limestone buttress commands impressive views of Lac de Salanfe and its surrounding hills. The climbing is practically unparalleled in the whole of Switzerland and even better for our climbers it stays (mostly) dry in the rain. While Hazel and Emily set their sights on one of the crag's classic 8a routes, Tommy and Alex turn their attention to the long, sustained 8c 'Van de Panique.' Tommy drops the onsight, but Alex, with his flair for fast ascents, steps up eagerly to try the line. Director: Alan Sim Producer: Donna Saarentola Alex Megos Climbs 'Van De Panique' (8c/5.14b) In The Pouring Rain | Epic Climber, Ep. 4 ------------------------- EpicTV is your 360 degree platform for action and adventure sports.Visit www.epictv.com for the latest episodes, discussions, gear tips, reviews, pictures, and news from the world of adventure sports. Shop with us at: https://shop.epictv.com/ and http://www.bananafingers.co.uk/ Check us out on Social Media: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WatchEpicTV MTB: https://www.facebook.com/FreerideVideos Climbing: https://www.facebook.com/climbingvideos Skiing: https://www.facebook.com/freeskivideos Snowboarding: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Snowboarding-videos/425865204214151 Twitter: https://twitter.com/WatchEpicTV Instagram @epictvadventure And best of all - check out our website! http://www.epictv.com/