The Beckoning Silence - Extras: Interview with Sir Chris Bonington
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- Опубліковано 27 кві 2017
- Recorded for The Beckoning Silence DVD Extras, Sir Chris Bonington describes his experiences on the Eiger North Face.
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I could listen to Chris speak on mountains without end. Both he and Messner, in very different ways, have any amazing talent of climbing but also conveying the journey and almost taking you there. I can hear and feel the snow crunching and the axes chipping into the ice as they level themselves up - mesmerising.
I met Chris a few months ago absolutely a brilliant speaker could have listened to him for days he was happy to pose for photographs and sign autographs a real gentleman ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
A legend from back when legends were truly legendary
True. Funny how new stars have a very rapid burn out rate. RIP Uli Stek :|
Now you become a "legend" by making TWERK videos for millions of followers................ LMFAO!!! 🤦♂️😂🤦♂️😂
A great speaker, climber, and gentleman. A rare human being indeed.
Brilliant
Could listen to his stories all day
Sir Chris perfectly describes why alpine climbing it is so alluring and addictive.
Respect Sir....
Chris always talks so eloquently and pleasingly about mountaineering. I get everything he says, the addiction is natural and understood whenever fear is involved (which is a healthy surviving instinct) adrenaline is addictive, it just is. Not wanting to paint a sarcastic picture but addicts don't quit when they see their friends die, and i don't mean just mountaineering but all forms of addiction. I used to do windsurfing and while nowhere as dangerous as mountaineering, it can be a bit scary on the ocean in high wind and currents. But it seems progress especially mental progress requires challenge.
I won't get into mountaineering because i don't find the rewards worth the risks. Especially i don't like how much of it is random like being at the wrong place at the wrong time. There are just too many examples of it. I am quite happy to observe mountains from afar :)
I was quite surprised when reading this chapter in the book "The Boys of Everest" at how many times the climbers went up and down the ropes.
What kind of British accent/region does Bonnington have?
As far as I know [I could be wrong] he lived for a long time in Hesket Newmarket which is North Lakes. It's getting on for Carlisle which is nearly Northumberland lol!
Ye old British accent
It’s Received Pronunciation. Far from a Northumbrian accent 😂
I didn’t know Santa clause was into rock climbing
Santa Clause is a fictional character. Chris Bonnington is a world class mountaineer and expedition leader. Some would say a legend!
cpcnw don whillans was the man
How d'you think he gets back up the chimney?
@@cpcnw Not much of a sense of humor huh? I bet you’re fun at parties...
Love you Chris.
But Ueli Steck speed climbed it in under 3 hours !!! Lol lol
Gear and support has improved a lot since 62
Bonington's here to tell the stories though...
@@stevechiswell1210 oh come on, as if that is an argument? Bonington had many lucky moments
@@lewistaylor2858 and Steck didnt which is why Bonnington is still here!
Different era´s, to compare shows ones ignorance!