
Masterclass Part 2: Skills and Tactics for Sport and Trad
2005 Film


A documentary portrait of the legend Eric Escoffier at the height of his mountaineering career. A true athlete, Escoffier has comprehensive, cutting-edge preparation in three different climbing disciplines: rock climbing, ice climbing and solo free climbing, without any safety devices. Philippe Lallet's camera follows Eric in his performances and in his preparation for one of the first La Sportroccia climbing competitions, in 1985 in Bardonecchia in Italy.
Directed by Philippe Lallet
Stills from Profession grimpeur, Eric Escoffier




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