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A life for the mountains
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04.05.2023
How it all began...
David is not only an alpine policeman, but also a passionate mountaineer. His fascination for mountaineering was awakened in his early childhood by the influence of his grandfather and father. Books by well-known alpinists on his bookshelf and the opportunity to grow up in a place where you could be right on the mountain and in nature from your front door were his first points of reference for alpine sports. Later, in the youth group of the Alpine Club, he got to know and love the different facets of alpinism such as mountaineering, climbing and ski mountaineering.
Between peaks and missions
His career from competitive ski mountaineer to alpine police officer is therefore a natural progression. What fascinates David about the four-year training and his day-to-day work as an alpine police officer are the varied areas of operation and tasks, as well as the valuable tips he can take away for his own career as a mountaineer. For David, working for the Alpine Police in Kleinwalsertal is an opportunity to pursue his passion for the mountains as a career.
A major goal for his future is to train as a state-certified mountain guide. David wants to pass on his love of mountain sports and his enthusiasm for the mountains to other people.
the fascination "Großer Widderstein"
David doesn't remember exactly how old he was when he first climbed the Großer Widderstein. But he fondly remembers the unique feeling of standing on the summit for the first time. The tremendous view of the Kleinwalsertal, the Allgäu, the Bregenzerwald and the Lechtal Alps was an unforgettable experience. For him, the Großer Widderstein is his home mountain. Experienced alpinists and climbers as well as hikers find their way to the summit cross via routes of varying difficulty - which is exactly what fascinates David about this mountain.
more about Großer Widderstein
more than "just" climbing
For him, climbing the striking south-west face of the Widderstein is always an experience. It allows him to clear his head. Concentrating only on the moment, the here & now and the route gives him a unique feeling of calm. Climbing in alpine terrain is very different to sport climbing in the gym. You need experience and a certain feel for alpine terrain, safety techniques and route finding. It is also important to be able to rely 100% on your climbing partner. David is lucky enough to have a good friend of many years as a climbing partner - they understand each other in a few words and share a passion for alpinism.
