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Patrick Edlinger
Patrick Edlinger (15 June 1960 – 16 November 2012) was a professional French rock climber. Edlinger is considered a pioneer and a legend of sport climbing. He was the second-ever climber in history to ascend routes of grade with ''Nymphodalle'' (1979), and grade with ''Le Toit'' (1981). He was the first-ever climber in history to onsight routes of grade with ''Captain crochet'' (1982), and grade with ''La Polka des Ringards'' (1982). Early life Patrick Edlinger was born in 1960 in Dax, Landes, in southwestern France. He was barely a teenager when he began climbing and, after obtaining his first job as a truck driver, decided he loved cliffs more than highways.Davison, Phil (2 December 2012)"Patrick Edlinger: ‘The god of free climbing’ who became a national hero in France" ''The Independent''. Career In 1983 he made the first ascent of ''Ça Glisse Au Pays des Merveilles'' at Buoux, one of the first in France. He won some of the first climbing competitions in hist ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dax, Landes
Dax (; ; ) is a Communes of France, commune in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France, Subprefectures in France, sub-prefecture of the Landes (department), Landes Departments of France, department. It is known as a spa destination, specialising in mud treatment for rheumatism and similar ailments. Dax is also known for its bullfighting culture, especially during the August ferias, one of the most crowded festival events in France with 800,000 people attending over five days. It is also a market town, former bishopric and busy local centre, especially for the Chalosse area. Geography Dax lies on the river Adour, from the Atlantic Ocean and northwest of Bayonne. Dax station has rail connections to Paris, Hendaye, Tarbes, Bordeaux, Bayonne and Pau. History It was established by the Romans, and its reputation is supposed to date from a visit by Julia, the daughter of the first Emperor Octavian Augustus. Its Roman name was ''Civitas Aquensium''. In the Middle Ages, it was administ ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |