Already nominated 4 times for the Piolet d'Or and renowned for his bold, fast, and highly technical approach to mountaineering, Benjamin Védrines is known for pushing the limits of speed and commitment in high mountain environments.
Born in
1992
Nationality
🇫🇷 France
Speciality
Technical mountaineering, speed records
With Simond since
2025
Avant-Garde category
The Trailblazers
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Ascent of K2 (8611m) without oxygen in 10h 59m 59s from the advanced base camp - setting a new record.
First solo and winter ascent of the BASE route on the west face of the Petit Dru (ED+, M8+, 7A) - five days on the wall and four bivouacs.
Fast traverse linking the Grandes Jorasses, the Matterhorn and the Eiger - over 14,000m of cumulative elevation gain in under 20 hours.
Developed for the most demanding climbers who favour lightness and ventilation. Its hybrid construction will protect you, while making you forget you're not even wearing it.
Simond's newest ice axe, the MAMBA, is the perfect tool for ice climbing or taking on technical routes in winter.