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A GRUELLING TEST AMIDST THE SWISS ALPS

In the heart of the Swiss Alps, a captivating and formidable challenge awaits those who dare to test their courage against the breathtaking peaks: the vertical marathon. Renowned Freeskier Nadine Wallner and Swiss mountain guide Simon Wahli have redefined the boundaries of human achievement with the unprecedented record-setting ascent of the Vertical Jungfrau Marathon.

A vertical marathon is a fusion of rock climbing

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