Bio

I would define myself as a climber and a social worker in the first place. Second, I enjoy sharing experiences, stories and visions as a public speaker. Born in 1991 in Leuven, Belgium, I started climbing as a gymrat in 2000. Competition climbing became a focus until the age of 18. Between ages 12 and 18, the discovery of outdoor sportclimbing only multiplied my passion. In 2010, after finishing high school, I introduced myself to the exciting world of trad and multi-pitch climbing. An eye-opener was my first big wall expedition in Venezuela in 2012. From then on, I became a passionate big wall climber, searching for adventure and excitement in the mountains. Several big wall expeditions were made, always on the search for free climbing in mountainous environments. As a climber, my main strength outs itself in on sight free climbing on adventurous and virgin terrain. Moving quick and efficient on a big wall or multipitch suits me. Besides climbing and nature a different subject occupies my head; the human being, his interactions and nowadays society. The reason why I achieved my Bachelor degree in Social Work in 2016. Nonetheless my degree, I chose to lay focus on climbing, training, traveling and sharing experiences. Right now, climbing is my main occupation.

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Highlights

• 2008 First 8c sport climb with ‘Les Maux de la Fin’ at Gorges du Loup, France.
• 2012 First Big Wall expedition! FA of ‘Kids with Guns’, 450m, Amuri Tepuy, Venezuela.
• 2013 First Alpine climb, Divine Providence, ABO 7c 900m, Mont Blanc, France.
• 2015 First Ground-Up Ascent and Free Ascent of ‘Fire in the Belly’, 700m, 8a++ on Tsaranoro Atsimo, Madagascar.
• 2017 First Free Ascent of Big Wall Route “El Regalo de Mwono”, 8a, 1200m, Torres del Paine, Patagonia, Chile.