Great Alpinists: Jean-Marc Boivin
Jean-Marc was living in Chamonix with his family. I got to know him and was his photographer for about 10 years, before his tragic accident in 1990.
Jean-Marc Boivin was one of the best climbers of his generation. I got to follow him around the world during about ten years. Although I am nearly 50 now, I still owe him a lot of wonderful memories.
On top of being an exceptional climbers, Jean-Marc was also really into base jump, hang-gliders and parachute. Early in his career, he decided that those were the best way to come down of a mountain after climbing on top of it.
He died in 1990 in Venezuela, trying to rescue an injured base-jumper by jumping himself. He has been missed by all of us ever since.
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Hang-Glider
Probably one of the fastest way to get to the foot of any mountain before climbing it.
- Chamonix, Les Grands Montets
- July 4, 1989
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Jump
Jumping from as high as possible a cliff was one of Jean-Marc's favourite game.
- Mont Blanc Massif, Le surplomb du marteau
- June 4, 1988
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Jean-Marc
Jean-Marc Boivin, probably the best of his generation.
- Chamonix, France
- April 10, 1987
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Preparations
Getting ready for another performance.
- Chamonix, Mer de glace
- April 11, 1987
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Another jump
Perfect timing for the opening of the parachute.
- Switzerland, Barrage d'Emosson
- April 12, 1987
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Skiing down
After climbing a mountain, what's the quickest way to get down so you can do another ascent the same day ?
- Chamonix, France
- April 10, 1989