Adventure Magazine

A Gruelling Test
Amidst the Swiss Alps
Images by Tim Marcour/Red Bull Content Pool
In the heart of the Swiss Alps,
a captivating and formidable challenge
awaits those who dare to test their courage
against the breathtaking peaks: the vertical
marathon. Renowned Freeskier Nadine
Wallner and Swiss mountain guide Simon
Wahli have redefined the boundaries of
human achievement with the unprecedented
record-setting ascent of the Vertical Jungfrau
Marathon.
A vertical marathon is a fusion of rock
climbing and long-distance running that
blends together endurance and skill, sheer
determination, and a profound connection
with nature. Unlike traditional marathons
that stretch across horizontal distances,
this unique discipline propels athletes
skyward, where towering rock faces become
their course, and elevation gains replace
conventional miles. It converges physical
prowess and mental strength, demanding
climbers to navigate intricate pathways,
overcome formidable obstacles, and rise to
altitudes that touch the clouds.
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