Local Legends: What do ice climbers do when the ice keeps changing? Ask Jonas Schild.
The ice has changed. It’s not like it used to be – less stable, less certain. The classic lines that professional ice climber Jonas Schild grew up on in the Bernese Oberland are harder to find now. But that hasn’t stopped him. He’s just learned to adapt. For Jonas, a good day isn’t just about ticking a route. He climbs for the feeling. The quiet. The cold. The way everything else disappears when he’s on the wall. The kind of day you’ll still be thinking about decades from now.
“If I still remember a day when I’m old — this is the best day you can have in the mountains.” Jonas Schild
Athlete: Jonas Schild
Place: Kandersteg, Switzerland
Project/Route: “Motte or Head” (M7) on Bunderspitz
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Local Legends: A film series about feeling at home on ice
For some, home is linked to a cup of tea and a good book. For others, it’s hanging in a couloir on an ice tool, balancing on two little front points. In this film series, four professional alpinists invite us to understand why being in wild extreme environments makes them feel at ease – all while projecting their climbing routes close to their home.
