Free soloed 3 routes on the Chief in a single day - Grand Wall, Uncle Ben's, University Wall. Solo linkup of Serra V and Asperity Mountain in an 18 hour push from camp. Made the first free …

He is known for his solo ascents–often in winter–of major ice and alpine climbing routes. In 2016, he completed the first winter solo ascents of both Torre Egger in Patagonia and of the …

Jun 19, 2018 · More than the breathtaking difficulty and audacity of Leclerc’s climbs, it was his approach to climbing that set him apart. (Photo: Jon Griffith) He was the best alpinist of his …

Jan 2, 2022 · After years of indoor training and local outdoor exploration, as a young adult he moved to Squamish – a world renowned climbing area with a huge mix of ice, rock, and alpine …

Jul 27, 2022 · Marc-André Leclerc (October 10, 1992 – March 5, 2018) was a Canadian climber known primarily for his solo alpinism. Among numerous other alpine solos, Leclerc made the …

Dec 13, 2021 · Unroped and alone, Marc-André Leclerc moves cautiously up the grey diorite of Mt. Slesse’s East Buttress Direct, a 2,500-foot 5.10+. He pauses at the friable crux and then …

Apr 20, 2016 · Top Canadian climber Marc-Andre Leclerc has soloed Infinite Patience VI M7 on Mount Robson’s Emperor Face. Leclerc has been climbing in the Canadian Rockies for the …

Mar 5, 2024 · Leclerc was an exceptional climber who did everything from trad to sport, ice, and alpine climbing. The Alpinist features magnificent routes, with him shifting from snow and ice …

Marc-Andre Leclerc was one of the world's top young alpinists when he tragically lost his life climbing on the Mendenhall Towers in Alaska in March 2018 at the age of only 25. Marc …

Mar 20, 2022 · Marc-Andre Leclerc and his climbing partner Ryan Johnson died between March 5th and March 7th, 2018. After topping out a new route on the north face of the Mendenhall …