You won’t find a more versatile climber then Ueli Steck. From 5.14 redpoints to El Capitan free routes to record-setting speed-solo alpine binges, Steck has made a name for himself by excelling in every discipline of the sport. And now, after logging more than 1,200 hours of training over the last year, he’s turning his attention to the highest mountains on Earth.
Welcome to Himalayaspeed.com. In the coming months, we will chronicle Ueli’s 2011 expeditions: a six-month Himalayan odyssey that will take him from Nepal to Tibet to Pakistan. Join us for front-row seats to watch as one of the world’s elite mountain athletes struggles to take his personal limits – and the limits of the sport itself – to the next level.
Meet The Team:
Hello, my name is Ueli Steck. I was born in Langnau, Switzerland, but now I live in Ringgenberg. My first job was delivering newspapers, but now I work as a husband. I’m most excited about being in the Khumbu because of the nice warm lodges. My favorite Swiss product is the mountain cheese from Wengenalp. Pure Power! My favorite Mountain Hardwear product is my new Mt. Speed anorak! My favorite part of the trip was the big pot of coffee in Nala after Cholatse’s Northface.
Hello, my name is Ngima Ongchhu Sherpa. I was born in Gudel 4 Solukhhumbu, but now I live in Kathmandu. My first job was cook and still I am trying to be a good chef, but now I work as a trekking guide. I’m most excited about being in the Khumbu because of the great climbers with me, nice guys, and it is fun to work on the Mountain Hardwear team. My favorite Swiss product is the chocolates. My favorite Mountain Hardwear product is the Directissima pack. My favorite part of the trip was all the jokes and fun.
Hello, my name is Rob Frost. I was born in Boston, MA, but now I live in Boulder, CO. My first job was parking golf carts, but now I work as an Asset Collector. I’m most excited about being in the Khumbu because of the Yaks. My favorite Swiss product is the Alpenhorn. My favorite Mountain Hardwear product is the compressor jacket. My favorite part of the trip was getting to know Ongchhu, our Sherpa fixer dude.
Hello, my name is Freddie Wilkinson. I was born in New Haven, Connecticut, but now I live in Madison, New Hampshire. My first job was mowing lawns, but now I work as a climber/writer/guide/type/dude. I’m most excited about being in the Khumbu because of the mommos and Chotatse. My favorite Swiss product is particle physics. My favorite Mountain Hardwear product is the new Mt. Speed 30L pack. My favorite part of the trip was getting the sweet neive shots.
Hello, my name is Jim Aikman. I was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, but now I live in Boulder, Colorado. My first job was assistant to a Dan Duncan, Private Investigator, but now I work as a filmmaker/international man of mystery. I’m most excited about being in the Khumbu because of the Potato and Cheese Momos. My favorite Swiss product is The Funny Farm. My favorite Mountain Hardwear product is the Trango 4 tent. My favorite part of the trip was sunset on Ama Dablam.
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You won’t find a more versatile climber then Ueli Steck. From 5.14 redpoints to El Capitan free routes to record-setting speed-solo alpine binges, Steck has made a name for himself by excelling in every discipline of the sport. And now, after logging more than 1,200 hours of training over the last year, he’s turning his attention to the highest mountains on Earth.
Welcome to Himalayaspeed.com. In the coming months, we will chronicle Ueli’s 2011 expeditions: a six-month Himalayan odyssey that will take him from Nepal to Tibet to Pakistan. Join us for front-row seats to watch as one of the world’s elite mountain athletes struggles to take his personal limits – and the limits of the sport itself – to the next level.
Meet The Team:
I was born in Langnau, Switzerland, but now I live in Ringgenberg. My first job was delivering newspapers, but now I work as a husband. I’m most excited about being in the Khumbu because of the nice warm lodges. My favorite Swiss product is the mountain cheese from Wengenalp. Pure Power! My favorite Mountain Hardwear product is my new Mt. Speed anorak! My favorite part of the trip was the big pot of coffee in Nala after Cholatse’s Northface.
I was born in Gudel 4 Solukhhumbu, but now I live in Kathmandu. My first job was cook and still I am trying to be a good chef, but now I work as a trekking guide. I’m most excited about being in the Khumbu because of the great climbers with me, nice guys, and it is fun to work on the Mountain Hardwear team. My favorite Swiss product is the chocolates. My favorite Mountain Hardwear product is the Directissima pack. My favorite part of the trip was all the jokes and fun.
I was born in Boston, MA, but now I live in Boulder, CO. My first job was parking golf carts, but now I work as an Asset Collector. I’m most excited about being in the Khumbu because of the Yaks. My favorite Swiss product is the Alpenhorn. My favorite Mountain Hardwear product is the compressor jacket. My favorite part of the trip was getting to know Ongchhu, our Sherpa fixer dude.
I was born in New Haven, Connecticut, but now I live in Madison, New Hampshire. My first job was mowing lawns, but now I work as a climber/writer/guide/type/dude. I’m most excited about being in the Khumbu because of the mommos and Chotatse. My favorite Swiss product is particle physics. My favorite Mountain Hardwear product is the new Mt. Speed 30L pack. My favorite part of the trip was getting the sweet neive shots.
I was born in Kalamazoo, Michigan, but now I live in Boulder, Colorado. My first job was assistant to a Dan Duncan, Private Investigator, but now I work as a filmmaker/international man of mystery. I’m most excited about being in the Khumbu because of the Potato and Cheese Momos. My favorite Swiss product is The Funny Farm. My favorite Mountain Hardwear product is the Trango 4 tent. My favorite part of the trip was sunset on Ama Dablam.