Michael Huber

Michael Huber

Born: 1982
Lives: Holzkirchen near to Munich, Germany
Climbing since: 1998

First climbing steps:
He attended a climbing course, when he was 15. He was eager to climb, but could not find anyone experienced, who could teach him.

Michael´s favourite climbing areas:
Michael´s favourite boulder areas are Rocklands in South Africa and Zillertal. For climbing, he prefers Kochel and Wilder Kaiser.

From his climbing achievements he appreciates most:
He is happy with each boulder problem he can solve, every route he sent or mountain he managed to climb up, everything worthy where he had to fight. He does not want to highlight none of his achievements. The experience connected with the particular place is always unique.

Training:
When his work and the weather make it possible, he climbes outside, otherwise 2 - 3x / week in Boulderwelt (Munich).

Diet:
Michael eats what he likes and he does not solve his diet at all. He prefers to enjoy his meal instead of being worry because of some few kilograms of weight. His favourite is pizza, grilled meat, pasta and cheese.

Future plans:
Regarding climbing, alpine climbing is now what attracts Michael´s attention and this should be his further direction he would like to take - climbing nice hard mountain lines and making expeditions.

Climbing equipment:
Climbing shoes Ozone QC, Top Gun QC (Rock Pillars), harness Twist Tech (Ocun)

Michael Huber about climbing:
"I like the balancing on the edge of my personal limits, playing with my own capabilities. And of course, I am always happy, if I manage to shift these limits further and make my performance better. It is just a great feeling, when I finally climb something I could not before. It might seem I am competitive, but honestly I do not like the atmosphere and spirit at competitions and it is nothing for me. I like to be alone out there, being at the mercy of mountains and wild nature. Climbing is an important part of me and if I should put a synonym, it would be FREEDOM. To reach certain digree of climbing skills and performance needs to keep motivation at its highest level and train. A good equipment is also important and nothing would be possible without it. But probably most important is to climb a lot and with people you like, so it is fun and you enjoy it. Strong nerves are also good thing, a dose of fear is also important, as it can protect you from dangerous situations."

Hobbies and interests besides climbing:
Photography, mountain biking, in winter free ride and ice climbing