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Video review: British daredevil James Kingston climbs Eiffel Tower from outside without safety ropes

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British adventure climber James Kingston has posted a video that shows him scaling Eiffel Tower without safety ropes.  James Kingston, who has built a fine reputation for freehand climbing of intimidating structures around the world, had Eiffel Tower in his checklist.  Accompanied by a photographer friend he sets out to climb it at midnight dodging security and CCTVs.
James Kingston on way to the summit of Eiffel Tower (video below)

November 10, 2015, NewsCrunch

British adventure climber James Kingston has posted a video that shows him scaling EiffelTower without safety ropes.

James Kingston, who has built a fine reputation for freehand climbing of intimidating structures around the world, had EiffelTower in his checklist.

Accompanied by a photographer friend he sets out to climb it at midnight dodging security and CCTVs.

They slowly crawl up the framework of the Eiffel Tower and finally reach the top platform, which is fully lit up. They are spotted and hide from security till morning when they start ascent again.

They get a breathtaking view of Parisat dawn, which they share with their GoPro camera as they see it.

The action is adrenaline driven and you can see the risk James Kingston takes to tick off the checklist.

The climb, which begins in the night, ends in the morning at a nearby police station. The  reckless couple is arrested, interrogated and then let go after James Kingston promises that he wont climb EiffelTowerfor the next three years.

Video: Climbing EiffelTower from outside without safety ropes – get the GoPro view



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