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Ueli Steck was a Swiss alpinist and speed climber known for rapid ascents of technically demanding routes in the Alps and Himalayas. Nicknamed the Swiss Machine, he repeatedly set speed records on the north face of the Eiger and completed major solo climbs with minimal equipment. He also made a fast solo ascent of Annapurna's south face in 2013. Steck died in 2017 during an acclimatization climb near Nuptse in Nepal.
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Ueli Steck ranks #23 of 180 in the Explorer ranking, behind Bartolomeu Dias, ahead of Tommy Caldwell.
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What was Ueli Steck's fastest time on the Eiger north face?
Steck repeatedly broke speed records on the Eiger's Heckmair route and completed a widely reported solo ascent in 2 hours, 22 minutes, and 50 seconds in 2015. The feat reinforced his nickname, the Swiss Machine.
Did Ueli Steck climb all 82 Alpine four-thousanders?
Yes, Steck completed all 82 recognized Alpine peaks above 4,000 meters in a single human-powered project in 2015. He traveled between the mountains by cycling, walking, or paragliding rather than using motorized transport.
What happened between Ueli Steck and climbers on Everest in 2013?
Steck, Simone Moro, and Jonathan Griffith were involved in a serious confrontation with Sherpas high on Everest in 2013. Accounts differed over how the dispute began, but it became an international debate about safety, labor, and behavior on crowded Himalayan routes.
How did Ueli Steck die?
Steck died in 2017 after falling during an acclimatization climb on Nuptse in Nepal. He was preparing for an ambitious Everest-Lhotse traverse without supplemental oxygen.
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