Thomas Huber: “Impossible means a challenge to me.”
Urgently, I make my way to Thomas Huber’s presentation in Bansko, presuming I am late and worried I may not squeeze in the normally packed hall, when I find him walking back and forth in the lobby. Phew! Apparently, the only one late around here is
Matthias Mayr: “Do it again!”
Extreme Sports videos and movies have been taking over the internet and stealing our attention. Millions of people throughout the world look at the incredible things extreme athletes come up with and aspire to, one day, experience something similar. There are many authors of such videos
Prof. Dr. Volker Schöffl: “The game is still on!”
Prof. Dr. Volker Schöffl is a force of nature and a leading specialist on sports medicine, with particular emphasis on climbing. Having written more than a hundred papers on climbing and outdoor medicine, his book “One move too many“ is a must-read for every climber out
Simone Moro- the knight of winter ascents
Simone Moro is like a noble knight sworn to the axe and the highest altitudes the human inhabits. Spending his childhood in the outdoors, unlike most teenagers (and some adults), by the age of thirteen Simone knew well what he wanted. He went to his dad
Tamara Lunger – a warm-beating heart among fields of ice
Cold. Freezing cold, which crawls up the fluffy down suit and penetrates your existence. A bitter cold which paralyzes not only your words but your thoughts, as well. Some -50°C high up into the thin air, where mountaineers pull together strength, endurance, and courage beyond imagination. An ascent of the mountain
Vlad Capusan – the tamer of Patagonian winds
Portrait When you first meet him, a wave of positive energy hits you. After just a few minutes in his company, you are already infected by his enthusiasm. His heart and soul are always in search of the unexplored. A true artist – he expresses his art