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