Mountaineer Ueli Steck’s 82 Summit Project

August 25, 2015

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Swiss rock climber and mountaineer Ueli Steck made history recently by achieving 82 summits higher than 13,000 feet in the Swiss, Italian, and French Alps in just 61 days. The 35-year-old used the power of his own feet, a bike, skis and a paraglider to achieve the goal.

Known for his ability to speed-climb difficult peaks, Steck already holds…

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