Ueli Steck earned a reputation as one of the world’s most skilled mountaineers. Hailing from the small Swiss town of Langnau im Emmental, his passion for climbing started at a young age. It marked the beginning of an incredible journey that would redefine modern alpinism. From his teenage years, he displayed natural climbing ability. By the ag

Known as “The Swiss Machine,” Ueli Steck earned a reputation as one of the world’s most skilled mountaineers. Hailing from the small Swiss town of Langnau im Emmental, Steck’s fascination with mountains began early. That childhood curiosity soon evolved into a lifetime pursuit. At the start of his mountaineering life, Steck showed immens