JAKOB SCHWEIGHOFER

360 ASCENT

Climbing the highest tower in Europe

The longest artificial multi-pitch route in the world.

In Trbovlje, Slovenia, a man-made cement spire rises 360 meters into the sky. The tower is a smokestack from a decommissioned power plant—and the tallest chimney in Europe. It has been converted into a multi-pitch climb and is now the longest artificial climbing route in the world. In October 2020, the Slovenian climbers Janja Garnbret and Domen Škofic accomplished the first ascent of the line. Whiteroom was hired to photograph the ascent. Jakob accompanied the project photographically and had to explore his own limits in the process.

You can find the film produced by kunst-kollektiv about the project HERE

Customer

Red Bull

Photography

Jakob Schweighofer

Athletes

Janja Garnbret & Domen Škofic

Project

Photo story for print & online media

Facts

Jakob had to go up and down five times; 80kmh wind gusts on the photo day; motorized winch and photo rods to get into the ideal position; 12-hour days in the rope

Release Date

2021

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