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A one night return to Copenhagen’s Radisson Blu: a failed 2021 attempt, a month of waiting on weather, and a redemption climb that ends with a low freefall BASE jump into dawn.

High above the fields outside Berlin, George King and Zelia climb through the dark belly of a wind turbine into blinding open sky, where he sprints off a 140m blade with a parachute on his back.

Batumi, Tbilisi, the Black Sea, the mountains, the Soviet concrete, the waterfalls, the nightlife, the hospitality: it all got under my skin fast. What follows isn’t a travel guide. It’s a series of moments: climbs, jumps and strange little human encounters that made Georgia feel like a second home for a while.

George King revisits the Excalibur wall, where he completed his first free-solo climb in 2018. Joined by stuntman Gary Connery, he faced tough conditions to not only climb but BASE jump from the 37-meter wall. Their feat shows the power of overcoming fear through passion and determination.

Discover George King's gripping attempt to freebase Lotte Tower, detailing his preparation, the climb, and the unforeseen challenges that turned his plan into an ordeal.

Follow George King’s journey from a dramatic Lotte Tower climb to finding love and friendship in Seoul, capturing his adventures and artistic collaborations.