On January 20, 1983, Jean-Marc Boivin and Dominique Marchal completed the first ascent of the South face of Cape Horn.
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On January 20, 1983, Jean-Marc Boivin and Dominique Marchal completed the first ascent of the South face of Cape Horn.
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Jean-Marc Boivin and Dominique Marchal set sail from Mar del Plata, Argentina, with a team of 12, including sailors and mountaineers. Their mission in 1983 was to climb Riso Patron in Chile and cross the Campo de Hielo Sur glacier. After three attempts and an accident that forced Thierry Leroy to return home, the team shifted focus to Cape Horn. On January 20, 1983, Boivin and Marchal achieved the first ascent of the South face of Cape Horn, a significant milestone in their expedition.
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Why Watch
- See the first ascent of Cape Horn's South face.
- Follow the team's attempts to climb Riso Patron.
- Meet the diverse team of climbers and sailors.
Did You Know
- The team consisted of 12 members including 5 sailors and 3 mountaineers.
- Jean-Marc Boivin and Dominique Marchal made the first ascent of Cape Horn on January 20, 1983.
- Thierry Leroy was repatriated after an accident during the expedition.
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Who were the main climbers in the Patagonie Force 10 expedition?
The main climbers were Jean-Marc Boivin, Thierry Leroy, and Dominique Marchal.
What was the goal of the expedition in Patagonie Force 10?
The goal was to climb Riso Patron and make the first crossing of the Campo de Hielo Sur glacier.
When did Jean-Marc Boivin and Dominique Marchal succeed in climbing the South face of Cape Horn?
They succeeded on January 20, 1983.
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