About me
Profile
Birthday
29.10.1997
Residence
Bern
Education
B.Sc. Psychology, Fernuni Schweiz
Hobbies
Outdoor sports and reading
Team
Swiss Climbing Team since 2011
favourite crags
Magic Wood and Brione
My first moves
My parents took me to the climbing gym before I could walk. When I was a kid, we often went climbing on rock during our family holidays and I loved it from the very beginning. At the age of nine I participated at my first competition and started climbing regularly in a small gym in Bülach. In 2008 I started doing national competitions. In 2011 I became a member of the National Youth Climbing Team and was old enough to compete at international Youth Cups. At first, climbing was just a hobby, but with the time, it has become my passion.
Why I dedicate so much to climbing
First of all, I like the thrill when climbing at my limit. In those situations I’m totally focused and nothing else matters. I feel in control and really strong and even the hardest moves seem to become surprisingly easy. Second, I love the competitions. They give me the opportunity not only to test and demonstrate my physical and mental fitness but also to socialize with all my friends of the climbing community. These two aspects are the main motivation and the reward for devoting a great part of my present life to this beautiful sport.
contact
- info[at]andreakuemin.ch