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Mountain guideEpisode 14
Jacky Pochon
Inspire by Les Portes du Soleil
It’s the story of a kid whose eyes are always on the summits. Today, we’re inspired by Jacky Pochon, a Swiss mountain enthusiast.
THE INSPIRED
Jacky Pochon
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It’s well known that the inaccessible fascinates, and at the age of 13, you can’t wait to defy the forbidden and finally experience adventure.
Then one day, it all clicked. Jacky plucked up the courage to follow in the footsteps of his idols, the mountaineering legends who, at the time, were making the front page of Paris Match and the headlines of Le Temps, Süddeutsche Zeitung, Le Monde and Corriere della Sera…
A first peak!
A sense of wonder, the imperishable memory of having reached the apex & contemplating the surrounding landscapes, but above all the feeling of fulfillment that accompanies those who have discovered their vocation:
“I belonged!
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Jacky Pochon’s wisdom from a life in the mountains can be summed up as follows:
A mountain is climbed step by step, step by step, there’s no point in rushing things. Patience is the essential quality that enables a good mountaineer to tackle the mountain in the best possible conditions. Training and preparation must be adapted to the summit you’re aiming for. You need to look at yourself with an uncompromising, uncompromising eye. This demand on oneself and not on the mountain is a guarantee of safety.
After years of epic “committed” mountaineering, Jacky now speaks the language of all good mountaineers, i.e. those who are still around to talk about it.
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The call of the mountains
some climbs
HIS challenges
These mountains are both attractive and intimidating when seen from the valley.
To achieve his dream, Jacky realizes he’s going to have to train hard. He passes his guidebook. Then came the time for exploits inspired by the greats. He’s going to open winter itineraries. And to start with, what better challenge than to carve out new lines in the mountains above Champéry? The Dents du Midi.
- Winter debut on the NE spur of the Cime de l’Est!
- First winter traverse of the Dents du Midi!
No harness, ropes still made of hemp – in short, more than rudimentary equipment with which you wouldn’t even dare do a via ferrata today.
It builds character!
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The last word.
And Jacky concludes with this cryptic phrase: “The most beautiful summit is the next one…
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