I'm Nico Dertnig, a young alpinist from Austria. The mountains have always been more than just a hobby to me - they are where I feel alive the most.
From classic alpine routes to technical climbing, I'm constantly looking for the next summit, the next challenge and the next peak to explore.
AUSTRIA - ALPSCertified mountain hiking instructor
Completed avalanche rescue training
Not the summit. The pursuit.
I'm drawn to places where the outcome is never guaranteed. The higher I go, the more i feel.
Every ascent starts long before the summit. Training, discipline, failure and getting back up - that's where progress happens.
I want to find out how far I can push myself - physically, mentally and in the mountains.