No matter your definition of the practice of this narrowly defined mountain craft, which some call ski alpinism, it categorically requires steepness. Saudan was at the sharp end of Europe’s hard chargers for years, redefining steep skiing possibilities. To turn words ironically on their head, Saudan was commonly known by the moniker “Le Skier de…
Spirited Steep Skier Sylvain Saudan Dies
Sylvan Saudan, legendary steep skier, passed on July 14. Photo: Mendi Film
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A self-supported American team with no oxygen repeated Saudan’s visionary route on G1 today. All this after they skied G2 about a week ago.
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Exciting stuff. Been trying to follow from afar. Thanks for the heads up.
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