Vita
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1977
born as the fifth of six children
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1983 - 1996
schooldays in Munich and Bad Tölz
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1996 - 1998
military service with the mountain infantry / Skiing devision in Mittenwald und Murnau
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1998 - 2001
studying International Management the Oxford Brookes University in Oxford, UK
Qualification: Bachelor of Science, July 2001
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2000 - 2001
exchange semester the University of Massachusetts in Amherst, USA
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2003 - 2025
CEO Dynafit und Board Member at the Oberalp Gruppe
Dynafit (www.dynafit.com) is a brand of the Oberalp Group (www.oberalp.com)
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Since 2025
CEO of Lupine, the premium German manufacturer of headlamps and bike light
Lupine – Made in Germany. 100% Pro. Built for a Lifetime. www.lupine.de
Disciplines
Benedikt Böhm combines three disciplines into a distinctive style: ski mountaineering, speed mountaineering, and high-altitude mountaineering. His goal is to climb the world’s highest mountains as light and fast as possible – and to ski down from the summit.
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From 1987
Competitive athlete since age 11
Cross-country skiing at SC Hochvogel
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January 1998
1st Place
at the International Military Ski Championships in Austria
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March 2000
1st Place
at the British Universities Rowing Championships in the eight at Nottingham
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2003 - 2006
Member of the German National Ski Mountaineering Team
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2004
Huascarán Sur (6,768 m)
Peru
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2005
Mustagh Ata (7,546 m)
China
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2006
Gasherbrum II (8,035 m)
Pakistan
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2nd Place
Patrouille des Glaciers
2006, 2008 and 2010 at the world's largest ski touring race
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2007
Manaslu (8,163 m)
Nepal
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2009
Broad Peak (8,051 m)
Pakistan
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2010
Broad Peak (8,051 m)
Pakistan
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2012
Mera Peak (6,476 m)
Nepal
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2012
Manaslu (8,163 m)
Nepal
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2014
Sisha Pagma (8,027)
Tibet
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2017
Mount Damavand (5,571 m)
Iran
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2019
Dhaulagiri VII (7,246 m)
Nepal
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2022
Mount Ararat (5,137 m)
Turkey
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2022
Himlung Himal (7,126 m)
Nepal
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2023
Cho Oyu (8,188 m)
Tibet
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2024
Spantik (7,027 m)
Pakistan
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2024
Mount Ararat (5,137 m)
Turkey
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2025
Mustagh Ata (7,546m)
China
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Regularly
Speed Ski Expeditions
from the Alps to mountains up to 8,000 meters high
FAQ – Frequently Asked Questions
What Is Benedikt Böhm’s Professional Background?
Benedikt Böhm studied International Management at Oxford Brookes University in England and also spent a semester abroad at the University of Massachusetts in Amherst. From 2003 to 2025, he was International Managing Director of the Dynafit brand and a board member of the Oberalp Group. Since 2025, he has been CEO of Lupine, a premium manufacturer of headlamps and cycle lights based in Germany.
What Sporting Achievements Stand Out in Benedikt Böhm’s CV?
Benedikt Böhm has been a competitive athlete since the age of eleven. His sporting career has included cross-country skiing, rowing, ski mountaineering and international speed skiing expeditions to the world’s highest mountains. He was also a member of the German national ski mountaineering team.
What Makes Benedikt Böhm’s CV Special?
What makes Benedikt Böhm’s CV special is the combination of extreme sports and business leadership. His experiences from expeditions, competitions and leadership roles demonstrate how closely linked topics such as resilience, risk management, decision-making and teamwork are. As a result, his CV is shaped not only by sport, but also by business and personal experiences.
