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rec. reporter Manuela Morgenthaler describes herself as a couch potato. But that is about to change. At the age of 35, she wants to know whether, with enough preparation and support from her sister, she can make it to the highest peak in Switzerland. _____________________________________________ ???? Subscribe to SRF Dok now on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/srfdok?sub_co... ???? Would you like to suggest a topic to us? Then write to us: [email protected] _____________________________________________ In the summer of 2023, Manuela Morgenthaler made a life-changing decision: she wants to climb Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the Alps - a gigantic challenge for Manuela, who prefers the couch to hiking boots and has never been on a high-altitude tour before. The plan will turn her life upside down for several months. Fortunately, Manuela does not have to embark on the adventurous journey alone. Her younger sister Marina, an experienced mountaineer with over 40 four-thousand-meter peaks to her name, becomes her coach. Marina pushes Manuela on, because without intensive preparation the goal would not only be unattainable, but also dangerous. Why Manuela ultimately heads for the 4600-meter-high Dufourspitze instead of Mont Blanc and what actually drives her to leave her comfort zone and achieve top sporting performances can be seen in the hundredth rec. report. 00:00 Intro 01:06 Where does the motivation come from? 04:00 Training begins 05:45 Manuela completes a performance test 08:30 Manuela's sister expresses doubts 12:24 The original plan fails, a new one is born 18:54 The adventure begins 30:53 Manuela's conclusion _____________________________________________ ▪ A film by Manuela Morgenthaler ▪ Camera: Roman Schmid ▪ Senior Producer: Vanessa Nikisch, Ilona Stämpfli ▪ Director: Anita Richner _____________________________________________ This is "rec.": "rec." stands for "record." Our reporters report on topics that move people and stimulate discussion. They look for answers to questions that concern them and the community. With their cameras, they go where life takes place; they show the world and its people as they are: real and unfiltered. NEW DOCUMENTARIES AND REPORTS EVERY WEEK _____________________________________________ ???? More on the topic of documentaries & reports can be found here: ???? More stories to listen to: https://www.srf.ch/audio/themen/mensc... ???? More documentaries on Play SRF: https://www.srf.ch/play/tv/themen/dok... _____________________________________________ Channel info: The SRF Dok teams report factually, avoid "scripted reality" and are committed to journalistic integrity. The editorial team's credo: We show life in all its shades. _____________________________________________ Social Media Netiquette from SRF: ► https://www.srf.ch/social-netiquette #SRFDok #Reportage #Bergsteigen #Rec. #SRF