Patrick Edlinger is a Rock Star

There is no icon of 1980's climbing with the starpower of Patrick Edlinger. Known as Le Blonde, it's estimated that by the mid 1990's, Edlinger was responsible for inspiring 80% of France's climbers to join the sport. Not only was he one of the first to embrace sport climbing, he defined the style and movement of the era.

But the life of the rock star is often one of tragedy. The higher the rise, the further the fall. How would Edlinger deal with being at the top of the mountain?

RELATED EPISODES:

• David Chambre on Edlinger, Tribout and Climbing in the 80’s.

• Jibe Tribout and Arnould T’Kint on Patrick Edlinger and Climbing in the 80’s.

RESOURCES

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LINKS:

• La Vie Au Bout Des Doigts (Life at Your Fingertips) Video

• Opera Vertical Video

• The Tragedy of Patrick Edlinger — Climbing

• Adieu Patrick Edlinger — Planet Mountain

• Climbing Away Top Redpoint List

BOOKS:

The 8th Grade by David Chambre and Jibe Tribout. Read a translated PDF of this by joining our Patreon, The Secret Stoners Club.

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