He also participated in expeditions to the Andes and the Himalaya .
In addition to the Eiger climb , Heckmair climbed new routes on the Grandes Jorasses and many other alpine mountains .
Heckmair also participated in expeditions to the Andes and the Himalaya .
In addition to the Eiger climb , Heckmair climbed new routes on the Grandes Jorasses and many other alpine mountains .