Soloed the Grandes Jorasses north face, her first of the 'Big Six' solo climbs.
On June 17, 1993, Alison Hargreaves achieved a remarkable milestone in her climbing career by soloing the north face of the Grandes Jorasses, one of the most imposing peaks in the Alps. Known as 'the Shroud,' this formidable ascent marked the beginning of her ambitious goal to solo the six great north faces of the Alps in one season. Despite harsh alpine conditions, she completed the climb in just two and a half hours, demonstrating her exceptional skill and endurance.
This ascent was significant not only for its technical difficulty but also for representing Alison's commitment to pushing the limits of solo mountaineering. Her successful climb of the Grandes Jorasses positioned her as a pioneer in the climbing community, inspiring a generation of climbers to pursue solo ascents under similar daunting circumstances.