Expeditions

Speed ski mountaineering means climbing mountains as efficiently, minimally and quickly as possible and — where feasible — completing the descent on skis. For Benedikt Böhm, the focus is not only on speed itself, but also on the idea of reducing risk by spending as little time as possible at extreme altitudes. Key factors are endurance, acclimatization, weather windows, teamwork and a clear strategy.

Benedikt Böhm's expeditions take him to very different mountain regions around the world. These include the high peaks of the Himalaya and the Karakoram, as well as alpine projects in Europe, Asia and other regions. The range covers eight-thousanders and seven-thousanders as well as special speed projects in which athletic challenge, landscape and cultural context all play an important role.

Preparation for high-altitude expeditions includes physical training, acclimatization, route planning, weather analysis and equipment selection. At the same time, mental preparation plays an important role, because quick and clear decisions are often required on the mountain. Especially for speed projects, every detail has to be right — from team composition and equipment to the assessment of whether an ascent is feasible at all.