THE LAST SOLO : an introspective solo journey about risk taking in the heart of Chamonix mountains

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  • Опубліковано 3 гру 2024

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  • @aok5298
    @aok5298 Рік тому +18

    I’ve watched a huge amount of alpine/high mountain adventure content and feel compelled to congratulate you on the footage, narration, soundtrack. Most of all the artfully well crafted personal insight.
    No need to wish you an enjoyable life, you’ve captured the essence and eloquently shared for us all.

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому +5

      I appreciate this feedback a lot. Really going to my heart. Hope I will be able to share more of those insights in the future ☺️

  • @sonyarter
    @sonyarter Рік тому +2

    Respect ! Thank you for a great advanture documented.

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому

      Thank you so much for your words 🙏

  • @Phenographic
    @Phenographic Рік тому +2

    This is one of the best climbing videos I’ve ever seen, thank you for making this wonderful film

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому

      Thank you for your words 🙏🙏🙏❤️

  • @raphaelwellig5066
    @raphaelwellig5066 2 місяці тому +1

    Hello Mael
    I congratulate you on the great ice tour. Thank you for the wonderful film.
    I wish you nice mountain tours.
    With alpine greetings
    Raphael Wellig

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  2 місяці тому

      Thank you for your nice words and happy to have shared this with you ! Wish you the best 🙏

  • @ByChiaraLee
    @ByChiaraLee 2 місяці тому +1

    I love the mountains. Their raw, unforgiving nature, i want to get lost in. I do have mountaineers in my family, but our relationship is not close enough to ask them to teach me, so i am trying to get into this scene by myself. Next summer, i will have my first summit.

  • @markjones3425
    @markjones3425 Рік тому +1

    Good film and script...captured the essence of some of the satisfaction one finds ...loved the fly off!

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому

      Thank you for watching my adventure 😊

  • @alfredonunez1455
    @alfredonunez1455 Рік тому +1

    Congratulations. Great story. Great video. Many thanks.

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому

      It was a pleasure tu share this story with you 🙏

  • @IT-fr4wb
    @IT-fr4wb Рік тому +1

    Loved it… thanks for what you’ve shared. Life is sooo fragile, but who believes that?

  • @au_gmentedreality
    @au_gmentedreality Рік тому +1

    Dude, awesome stuff. So scary to me but you don't panic. I'm happy for you to complete the climb. Summit is the reward. Thanks man✌️✌️✌️

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому

      Thank you for watching and coment, happy that you liked it !

  • @BCRandom69
    @BCRandom69 Рік тому +5

    When I'm solo in the mountains, I often wonder "Why am I doing this?" I never find the answer but I keep looking.

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому +1

      🤗🤗🤗 Hope you will find your own answers aswell

    • @BCRandom69
      @BCRandom69 Рік тому +2

      @@maeljimenez Cheers bro. Be safe out there. I hope it snows a bunch for you!

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому

      hope so too

  • @jonmurua
    @jonmurua Рік тому +7

    It's funny you had that revelation about this being your last solo in this route.
    I also soloed it this last spring and I also thought I had crossed the limits of the risks I'm willing to take. In my case, what hit me in the face was the untracked descend skiing via the seracs.
    How cool that descend flying is !
    Good video by the way!
    It's pleasant to watch with a nice narrative and beautiful footage.
    Cheers!

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for sharing your experience. Yeah I was very impressed and at the same time very fan of that route. But sometimes it’s also nice to realise why you do stuff like this and that you can look for those feelings elsewhere without risking to never come back

  • @Zakchiverton
    @Zakchiverton Рік тому +1

    What an awesome video 👍

  • @jayhamiltonwild
    @jayhamiltonwild Рік тому

    Great honesty and many truths, thank you brother for sharing 🙏❤

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому

      Thank you for your feedback, really appreciated 🙏

  • @PatPush
    @PatPush Рік тому +1

    I ignored many of my body’s warnings. Overstimulation of my wrist with subsequent SL rupture and osteoarthritis in the big toe joint at the age of 32 raised the same questions for me. Before, I was constantly switching between the next ski, mountain and climbing tour. So I decided to slow down and enjoy what I had experienced more than constantly looking for something new and prefer to prepare specifically for projects. And start a family. This will slow me down a bit from now on, but I'm looking forward to it 😊 Your contribution really supports me a lot in this process! Thanks!

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому +1

      I like this mindset aswell, when you realise that what you already have is priceless and not in the need to always look for more ☺️👌

  • @JohnnyBushwhacker-yv6bc
    @JohnnyBushwhacker-yv6bc Рік тому +1

    Fantastic video!! The climbing was great but your words really resonate regarding risk. I love pushing myself in the mountains especially soloing but find myself having the same internal dialogue that you portray in this video. Thanks

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому

      I had good insights about life doing so, Mountains are great for that. Thanks for the feedback ☺️

  • @KarlDeckerPresents
    @KarlDeckerPresents Рік тому +1

    After we have walked so close to the line and many times, it is easier to realize the same beauty and satisfaction can be found without being so close to the edge. Great job! One thing I will say, getting truly breathtaking footage is so much easier when you feel safe. . . My best videos are not the ones when I have fear.

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому

      You’re absolutely true. And im happy to have realised that early 😊

  • @VincentGiorgetti
    @VincentGiorgetti Рік тому +1

    Trop beau ma gueule😍 Et bonne résolution. Continue de te faire réver, SAFE🙏🏻

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому

      Merci poulette ! Je vais avoir le temps de poursuivre les projets vidéos maintenant ☺️

  • @Max-ik9qb
    @Max-ik9qb Рік тому +1

    Well done bud! your spirit of adventure earned a sub from me.....

  • @sebastien_carniato
    @sebastien_carniato Рік тому +1

    Merci pour le partage 🙌 !!

  • @crypto_j1657
    @crypto_j1657 Рік тому +1

    Goosebumps when you took off from top. Stunning piece of film. It has made me reflect on my own death defiance solo adventures. I would adventure with you any time brother. Be safe 🫶🏼

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому

      Thanks for your coment 🙏 happy that you liked this

  • @amandamoors1753
    @amandamoors1753 Рік тому

    Excellent video! I enjoyed the adventure and the way you shared your thoughts! Nice filming and editing.

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому

      Thanks a lot for your words, highly appreciate them 🙏🙏❤️

  • @RobinBaertschi
    @RobinBaertschi Рік тому +1

    Belles images! super edition! de l'emotion! magnifique! beau job!

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому

      Merci beaucoup ! Ca fait plaisir ☺️

  • @cesararevalo.u
    @cesararevalo.u Рік тому +1

    Beautiful bro! Keep going!! What a incredible journey 🤩

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому

      Thank you my love, happy to live and share those adventures, hope that I will bring you somewhere around my place one day

  • @soyouz666
    @soyouz666 Рік тому

    Très belle vidéo, merci

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому

      Merci d’avoir pris le temps de regarder 🙏

  • @JustBrowsing777
    @JustBrowsing777 Рік тому +2

    Great video, thanks for sharing. I also like that you came to a sensible conclusion that you can enjoy the mountains without the unnecessary risk by soloing risky rockfaces and find fulfillment in life in other ways. Too many did die in their constant pursuit of ultimate challenges.

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому +1

      Yeah and I think it was time for me too look for more insights elsewhere ☺️

  • @GKPDM
    @GKPDM Рік тому +2

    Great job buddy ! Looking forward to sharing such adventures with you 😉

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому +1

      Merci Jean Alfred, moi aussi j’suis chaud de refaire des aventures avec toi 💪

  • @hitthescramblebutton
    @hitthescramblebutton Рік тому

    Incredible video. Very relatable. What the hell am I looking for out there? 😂 I’ll find it one of these days

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому +1

      Thank you for taking the time to watch and comment, highly apreciated 😊

  • @Juliengrosse74
    @Juliengrosse74 Рік тому

    Oh Waow! Chapeau l’artiste, ça m’a transporté 🥰

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому

      Merci monsieur le juge, vous jugez vachement bien 🤣 Nan en vrai merci, j’suis content que l’ambiance fonctionne

  • @dirkwetzel6155
    @dirkwetzel6155 Рік тому +1

    Great stuff, sir! Well done to you!

  • @thechallenger8793
    @thechallenger8793 Рік тому

    Incredible video man!!

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому

      Thank you for watching and commenting 🙏🙏

  • @andyinzuerich
    @andyinzuerich 2 місяці тому +1

    What wing is that? Is it one of the Dudek?
    Great video. I saw your latest video on Fronalpstock, what a cool hike and fly.

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  2 місяці тому +1

      Hey ! That’s a old prototype of single skin that I’m flying since a while, not from dudek though. Doesn’t exist in the market

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  2 місяці тому

      Thanks for the feedback by the way, I will try to keep it up 😊

    • @andyinzuerich
      @andyinzuerich 2 місяці тому

      @@maeljimenez you should check out Vorder Glärnisch nearby. It's my favorite hike and fly. Great with a fast wing.

  • @senderismomontana5946
    @senderismomontana5946 Рік тому

    This is crazy, I was questioning myself how would you get down before it was dark...😂. Breathtaking climb.

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому

      Hehehe that’s the good thing with paragliding, the downhill is never a problem

  • @RoyWimmerJaglom
    @RoyWimmerJaglom Рік тому

    wonderfull edit, very personal. great job bro

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому

      Thanks a lot for your feedback 🙏

  • @oliviermerlin9434
    @oliviermerlin9434 Рік тому +1

    Trop stylé et inspirant !

  • @kaptaintonio
    @kaptaintonio Рік тому +1

    Il y a beaucoup de passages où il ne faut pas tomber😮😮😮 Superbe aventure et super montage Maël, on s’y croirait!

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому

      C’était un peu raide waih ☺️ Merci pour les retours 🤗

  • @Gillianhamcy
    @Gillianhamcy Рік тому

    Merci !!! J'ai beaucoup aimé

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому

      ❤️❤️❤️ Content que ça t’ai plu 😊

  • @ziadel-hoss8210
    @ziadel-hoss8210 Рік тому +1

    👏👏Well done Mael

  • @Khaavrenbbb
    @Khaavrenbbb Рік тому +1

    Also fun to be had in a tandem or group.

  • @hugoglide
    @hugoglide Рік тому +1

    Très TRÈS TRESSSSSS solide ❤

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому

      🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏 😘😘😘

  • @gt40f
    @gt40f Рік тому +1

    I think the paragliding is more dangerous than the solo climbing. Nice video

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому

      😂😂😂 It wasn’t 😅 Thanks for the feedback 🙏😊

  • @michaelmair8153
    @michaelmair8153 Рік тому

    respect ! hugs

  • @kenhiett5266
    @kenhiett5266 Рік тому +1

    There is no answer to an ultimate question. Time would cease to exist if you ever found it.

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому +1

      Won’t stop me to try finding it ☺️

    • @kenhiett5266
      @kenhiett5266 Рік тому

      @@maeljimenez The human condition in three short sentences.

  • @jamieschardt9127
    @jamieschardt9127 Рік тому

    Thank you for this video. It is amazing to be able to share, in a small way, the climb and the flying.
    I definitely can understand your realization. You might like this quote, even though it is sometimes overused: "Many men go fishing all of their lives without knowing that it is not fish they are after." Henry David Thoreau

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому +1

      Thanks for your feedback. Actually this sentence is perfectly fitting 👌 We are all running after our own shadow 😊

  • @simongalasso
    @simongalasso Рік тому +1

    Just wow 🤩

  • @domesticterrorist483
    @domesticterrorist483 Рік тому +1

    We all get to a last solo, hopefully alive after it. Loved the surprise at the end. I was thinking, how is he going to get down with it getting dark. The parapent was a nice touch. Thanks for a great video. Was very quiet for Chamonix, october?

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому +1

      Hehe paragliding is always a good way to enjoy late adventures without risking too much to get caught in the night ☺️

    • @domesticterrorist483
      @domesticterrorist483 Рік тому +1

      Happy flying@@maeljimenez

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому +1

      happy flying too 🙏

  • @sergejmaher144
    @sergejmaher144 Рік тому +1

    Wow amazing

  • @smasam638
    @smasam638 Рік тому

    inspiring bro

  • @rafaelgomez1284
    @rafaelgomez1284 Рік тому

    They will climb anything without the GoPro ?

  • @anthonysteen56
    @anthonysteen56 Рік тому +1

    He’s likely not long for this world BUT he’s gonna have more experiences than almost anyone
    EDIT: he just said it’s his last

  • @flograff1875
    @flograff1875 Рік тому +2

    J'espère bien que c'est le dernier ! T'es un malade j'avais le vertige rien qu'en regardant la vidéo ! Tu n'aurais jamais du quitter le monde du reggae c'etait moins dangereux 😘

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому +1

      😂😂😂 Clairement le reggae c’était mieux 😂

  • @Ericxnugz
    @Ericxnugz Рік тому +1

    That’s sick as fuck

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому +1

      🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🙏💪

    • @Ericxnugz
      @Ericxnugz Рік тому +1

      @@maeljimenez wasn’t expecting you to paraglide off! That’s on a dream list of mine ..

    • @maeljimenez
      @maeljimenez  Рік тому

      Hehe as I’m mainly a paragliding pilot It wasn’t even an option. I hope you will do it some day 😊