Unknown Factors – Jacopo Larcher, Matty Hong and the Pou Brothers

Last autumn, five climbers from The North Face athlete team headed to India’s Baspa Valley in search of adventure, big wall climbing and a new perspective on exploration.

First suggested as an expedition destination by the late Hansjörg Auer in 2018, the team to finally head to North West India evolved, with Matty Hong joining Jacopo Larcher, Siebe Vanhee and the Pou brothers to make the trip.

The richness of the valley combined with fast-changing weather brought both temptation and challenges to exploration and ensured the expedition remained fluid, with no single objective, no fixed route and no final itinerary.