Thomas Huber - Notable Achievements

Notable Achievements

  • 1994 First redpoint ascent of The end of Silence (5.13d/X+/8b+), one of the hardest multi-pitch routes in the world at that time
  • 1996 Free ascent of the Salathé on El Capitan in Yosemite Valley and winter solo ascent of the Eiger north face
  • 1997 First ascent of the route "Tsering Mosong" (VII+,A3+) on Latok II, 7108m
  • 1998 First ascent of El Niño on El Capitan, and Free Rider, first free ascent of an El Capitan route on one day with Alexander Huber
  • 1999 Second ascent of the south west wall of Latok IV (6445m)
  • 2000 First ascent of the direct north pillar of the Shivling (6543m) with Iwan Wolf and winner of the Piolet d'Or
  • 2001 First ascent of Baintha Brakk III (6800m), second ascent of Baintha Brakk I (7285m)
  • 2003 First free ascent of Zodiac (5.13d/X+/8b+) on El Capitan with Alexander Huber
  • 2004 Speed record on El Capitan, Zodiac in 1:52h
  • 2007 Speed record on El Capitan, The Nose, in 2:45,45h
  • 2008 First ascent of the west wall of Holtanna in Queen Maud Land, Antarctica, together with brother Alexander and Stephan Siegrist
  • 2008 Ascent of Ulvetanna in Queen Maud Land, Antarctica, together with brother Alexander and Stephan Siegrist
  • 2009 First Free Ascent with Alexander Huber of Eternal Flame, (5.13a), on Trango ("Nameless") Tower (6,239 m), Pakistan.

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