Stephan
Siegrist

Athletes from Mammut Stef Siegrist

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Born in

1972

Mammut athlete since

1995

At home in

Ringgenberg, Switzerland

"It's
not
the
achievement
that
matters,
it's
the
experience."
-
Anderl
Heckmaier,
first
ascent
of
the
Eiger
North
Face

11 questions with Stef

Advice you’d give your younger self

On the mountain, it’s better to turn back too early than too late.

Something on your bucket list

More great adventures with my friends ... and my grandchildren :-)

Your favorite mountain

Holtanna (Antarctica), Eiger (Switzerland), Cerro Kishtwar (India), Cerro Torre and Torre Egger (Patagonia)

What you wanted to be when you grew up

Helicopter pilot

Your favorite mountain snack

Dar-vida and jerky

A moment you'll never forget

The birth of my son

Your role model

Xaver Bongard

Something you learned from sports

Humility and respect for nature and people, gratitude, the importance of good friendship, also the deep sadness of losing friends in the mountains, how to assess danger, logistics and tactics on the mountain.

Your top tip for other mountaineers

1. Focus and motivation pay off, ambition and a bad attitude do not.

2. With fun, a good team and a positive mentality you will achieve many of your goals.

3. Nothing comes from nothing.

A question you’re often asked – and the answer

Have you climbed Everest? No, and I don’t plan to, because I'm not interested in such (commercial) mountains.

Your message to the outdoor community

Don't take yourself too seriously.

Stef's current favorite gear