El Gringo Eskiador

El Gringo Eskiador

1978
56m
10.0

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Overview

In June 1978, Patrick Vallençant made the first ski descent of the southeast face of Artesonjaru in Peru, in the Cordillera Blanca, 6,000 meters above sea level and 60° of slope. He left Huaraz on horseback, a donkey carrying his equipment. While crossing Cajas, the last village on the trail to Lake Paron, he was greeted by Victor and Cesar, two Indians who accompanied him to the lake. The climb to the summit was tiring, requiring as much effort from his arms as from his legs. The beginning of the descent was hesitant, the slope extremely steep. He achieved his feat on June 9, his thirty-second birthday.

Status: Released

Language: FR

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Production Information

Production Companies
Alpha Films & Vidéo
Production Countries
France
Spoken Languages
Spanish French

Quick Facts

Release Date January 1, 1978
Status Released
Language FR
IMDb ID tt39692729
Website Visit Site

Cast

Patrick Vallençant
Patrick Vallençant

Self

Pierre Saloff-Coste
Pierre Saloff-Coste

Self

Key Crew

Pierre Saloff-Coste
Director