He has climbed rare peaks – Gasherbrum IV – and pioneered bold ascents from Alaska to Patagonia. Slovenian mountaineer Luka Lindic was present at the Arc’teryx Alpine Academy in Chamonix. It was a great opportunity to listen to his words as an accomplished mountaineer, his eyes and head still full of dreams. Calm in spirit, always focused on future climbing projects, however long they may take, Luka Lindic shares his thoughts on how to live out his passion for the high mountains. And to choose quality over quantity.
L’Aiguille Poincenot
Luka Lindic : In 2020, Luka Krajnc and I opened and climbed Mir, a route at Aiguille Saint-Exupéry, next to Aiguille Poincenot. When we got to the top we could see the south face of Aiguille St-Exupéry, and then we were intrigued. Rolo Garibotti gave us some photos. But I didn’t know if it was feasible, at least in alpine