Ueli Steck earned a reputation as one of the world’s most skilled mountaineers. Born in 1976 in Langnau im Emmental, Switzerland, he was drawn to the mountains from childhood. It marked the beginning of an incredible journey that would redefine modern alpinism. As a young man, Steck showed immense talent. By the age of 18, he had already maste

Ueli Steck earned a reputation as one of the world’s most skilled mountaineers. Hailing from the small Swiss town of Langnau im Emmental, he was drawn to the mountains from childhood. It marked the beginning of an incredible journey that would redefine modern alpinism. From his teenage years, he displayed natural climbing ability. By the age o