Climber Ueli Steck Smashes Speed Record at Switzerland's Eiger

For keen climbers, there can be few better feelings than smashing a record for the fastest ascent of a local mountain. Ueli Steck took advantage of good weather and climbing conditions this year when he reached for the summit of the North Face of Switzerland’s Eiger. With a sense of determination and a curiosity for how far he could push himself, he completed the remarkable journey in less than two and a half hours. Credit: YouTube/samcam film