Gemmi Pass descent, Switzerland

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Gemmi Pass descent, Switzerland

Postby Sylv » Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:09 pm

I read an article about this in Singletrack magazine. A path carved in the roc in that goes up 1,000m in just 3.5km. Normally forbidden to cyclists (a tiny handrail is all that prevents you from certain death if you fall off the side), the two guys had special access and it says they didn't even dab a foot on the whole downhill.

Some sections just make me feel sick :? Must be a nice hike though

http://vimeo.com/54892632

[img]http://cache.virtualtourist.com/4/4141085-Gemmi_weg_The_Hard_Way_Up_Leukerbad.jpg[/img]
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Re: Gemmi Pass descent, Switzerland

Postby Nick L » Wed Jan 30, 2013 9:47 pm

Wow! That's pretty mental, I don't think I'd even like to walk down it.

The bottom bit looks like fun though!
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Re: Gemmi Pass descent, Switzerland

Postby Ant » Wed Jan 30, 2013 10:07 pm

Looks like something Mr Frodo would be found wandering up! :shock:
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Re: Gemmi Pass descent, Switzerland

Postby nick de meyer » Sat Feb 02, 2013 10:29 pm

looks awesome!! bit hairy in places amazing views there. no room for an epic fail there then!
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Re: Gemmi Pass descent, Switzerland

Postby Toks » Mon Feb 04, 2013 8:17 am

Those dudes are crazy, that was proper scary. I would've been screaming like a little girl :shock:
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