Duel On The Abyss | Netflix documentary about Ueli Steck & Dani Arnold

Ueli Steck is considered one of the most successful alpinists of our time. When Dani Arnold broke his speed record on the Eiger, a duel broke out between the two Swiss alpinists. A Netflix documentary has recently been devoted to this duel.

Trailer duel on the abyss

Full-length documentary film “Duel on the Abyss”.

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The Netflix documentary “Duel on the Abyss” in full length. (Image Netflix)

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