Paul Bongers
I have been hiking and climbing in the mountains since I was 12. At first, it was the easy hikes to an exciting mountain hut. Later, there were many long and exhausting multi-day high alpine trips, far above 4,000 meters.
During the guided climbs, I learned a lot about leadership, the usefulness and necessity of good preparation, and making choices. This has helped me develop further in goal-orientedness, dealing with unexpected events, collaboration, maintaining focus, assessing and managing risks. But also in taking responsibility as a member of a climbing team and handling stressful situations. Always driven by my passion for mountains, with all their beauty and challenges!
My mountain adventures have helped shape who I am and support me in the wonderful work I do today.
And the mountains? They still call me, but now in the form of trail running ultra marathons.
