Summiting two 4,000m Alpine peaks in 24 hours

About the Author: Ollie Rooke

Despite growing up in suburban London, where the highest peaks I could see housed office workers, I've always found myself drawn to the outdoors. From building and sleeping in shelters in the woods as a kid, to bouldering trips in the Peak District and solo motorcycle tours in Europe, I'm happiest when I step out of my comfort zone. My next dream is to start climbing mountains and, eventually, summit a 4,000m peak in the Alps, and at WFA I'm certainly in good company to make that a reality.

For mere mortals, ticking off a single 4,000m peak is a serious achievement. It requires the perfect combination of physical fitness, ideal condition and ample training. But, for ultra runner Fernanda Maciel, it’s child’s play.

So much so that she decided to climb two iconic 4,000m Alpine peaks in under 24 hours. First, she knocked off Italy’s Gran Paradiso (4,061m) then she scaled the Matterhorn (4,478m).

Fernanda and her team caught the whole thing on camera, showcasing perfectly the dramatic and impressive ascents.Take a moment to watch this incredible video… I’m off for a lie down!

 

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