šø This ājobā makes me feel alive.
Back home and I already miss the big walls, the camp vibes, the people, the harness burns, the golden sunsets shared with friends.
This is where I feel right.
Years of traveling, climbing, and skiing have led me to this way of living and I wouldnāt trade it for anything.
Climbing photography isnāt just a job itās where my heart beats the loudest.
And sharing these raw, real moments with incredible people along the way? Thatās the real reward.
Itās not always easy. But itās always worth it.
Thank you to everyone whoās been part of this journey youāve helped make the dream real. Letās keep chasing the light. šš„
Iām endlessly grateful to everyone Iāve met on this path ā to every person who cheered me on, shared kind words before the trip, or lifted me up in the middle of it. That support stays with me.
Now I just canāt wait to go back to Yosemite ā new projects, new places, new smiling faces. More sunrises, more sunsets. Nature and climbing ā thatās where I come alive. @laurapineau@katekelleghan@christoph_matzke@veruska.beruuska@sashadigiulian@mcgosza@_bardack@florentmagn1@thibaut.marot@highrene17@marissamurr@frankienapier@joshnoll@nuriapau1@michaelminhvo@jacobcookclimbs@jimmychin@isakirchner@ceciliompre thank you and all others
#feelalive #climbingphotography #thisiswhy
@decathlon_ch š¤āØ
Some highlights from last winter š„āļø
Freedom, powder, and moments that make life feel alive.
Gearās ready, mindās ready - now just waiting for that first fresh snow šļø
Winter, show me what youāve got! š„
Whoās chasing powder this season?
#freeride #backcountry #powderday #offpiste #gopro #skiinglife #mountainvibes #snowchasers #freshsnow #skiadventure #skiworld #skiaddict
A year ago in Valle Orco, a climber and a photographer crossed paths for the first time - two big dreamers drawn together by a shared vision.
We stood beneath Greenspit in the pouring rain, chasing a line that felt impossible. Back then, it was all just a dream.
But dreams have a way of growing when you believe in them - when you give them everything.
Now, one year later, we stand on the walls of Yosemite, turning that dream into reality with @katekelleghan
Together, weāre not just documenting history - weāre part of it: the first female Triple Crown, written in granite and light, sweat and soul.
From a rainy crack in Valle Orco to the golden walls of Yosemiteā¦ big dreams do come true.
@lasportivagram@ocun.climbing@corosglobal@thibaut.marot@thedirtbagfund@cedarwright@jimmychin@alexhonnold@totemmt@decathlon_ch@aideerclimbing
#yosemite #triplecrown #tradclimbing #climbing #climbingphotography #climbinghistory #makeinghistory #friendshipgoals #bigdreams #sunset #dreamers #goals #beautifullife #halfdome #elcapitan
Some sunrises stay with you forever.
This one, somewhere on the way to Zinalrothorn, felt unreal.
The first light slowly touching the glaciers, the silence above the valleys, and the Matterhorn catching fire in the distanceā¦ probably one of the most beautiful sunrises Iāve ever witnessed in the mountains.
These are the moments that make every sleepless alpine start, every cold step in the dark, completely worth it. šļøāØ
#Zinalrothorn #Matterhorn #SwissAlps #Alpinism #decathlonxyacmen
I still remember my first sunrise while climbing up toward a summit.
And I remember so many sunsets in the mountains - from bivouacs, huts, or quiet places high above the valley - waiting for another early start.
That first light at dawn always feels special.
A small spark of sun that brings energy, warmth, and the feeling of a new day beginning. Somehow, it still feels the same as the very first time. Thatās what I love about sunrises up there.
Sunsets carry a different kind of energy.
They bring calm before the next day. They say goodbye with soft colours on the peaks and across the sky.
Sunrises and sunsets in the mountains feel different than anywhere else. Often full of beautiful colours, but also full of silence.
There is always this brief moment when everyone stops. A quiet, reflective silence settles between us. For a few seconds, we simply take it all in - and then, just like that, we continue moving.
Just a small reflection, and a few moments from the mountains captured on video.
But even video will never fully show what it feels like to be there.
#decathlonxyacmen #sunset #sunrise #mountains #moments
@decathlon_ch šš¤ļø
This little video has been waiting since early season 2024 to finally see the light of day.
One of those perfect mountain days on Matterhorn - quiet, empty, fast and simple.
First lift up, one push to the summit and only a few teams on the entire route.
Good flow, big views and that feeling you only get high in the mountains when everything just clicks together.
Funny to watch this exactly one month after ACL surgery. Makes me miss the mountains even moreā¦ but also reminds me why the rehab is worth it.
@decathlon_ch@simond
#decathlonxyacmen #matterhorn #zermatt #climbing #climbinglife
One of those truly special days in the mountains.
Early season 2024 and a one push on Matterhorn straight from the first lift up. Empty mountain, calm atmosphere, long day ahead and only a few teams on the route - for a moment it honestly felt like the whole Matterhorn was just ours.
I donāt even remember which time it was for me on the summit anymore, but it was definitely one of the most memorable ones. Fast pace, great flow and views that still hit hard no matter how many times you see them.
I think it was Floās first time on the summit, which makes it even cooler that everything came together in such a good style. Really good memories.
And today marks exactly one month since my ACL surgery, so I keep wondering if Iāll stand up there again already this year.
The Schmid Route will probably have to wait for another season, but one thing is certain - mentally and physically Iāll come back stronger.
Matterhorn has a huge sentimental value for me because this is where the whole adventure really started. One day this mountain completely humbled meā¦ and honestly that became the trigger to push harder and go deeper into the mountains.
Now it feels a bit like a home mountain.
A place I return to every season, even if I already know the Hƶrnli Ridge almost by heart.
Mr āwhy notā @florentmagn1@decathlon_ch@simond@gaminate_pl@lyofood@corosglobal
#decathlonxyacmen #matterhorn #horu #zermatt #climbing
28 days ago, I quit smoking.
The first days werenāt perfect - I slipped a bit - but somehow, I kept going. And now Iām here.
Today I found myself thinking about a photo I took on the summit of Matterhorn. Back then, a cigarette in moments like that felt special. Like it completed the experience.
But now I see it differently.
The moment was always special. Not the cigarette.
Up there, you donāt need anything extra. Youāre already closer to the sky - fully present, fully alive. And thatās enough.
The day before my knee surgery, I got a simple recommendation: stop. This time, something clicked. I caught the moment and didnāt let it pass.
Iām proud of myself. And I wanted to share that.
Because the truth is - I liked smoking. I still miss it sometimes. If youāve never smoked, itās hard to explain why it feels good. But at the same time, I know itās not worth it. Not for my health, not for my life.
And honestly - life without cigarettes is just better. Better sleep, better breathing, more energy. Everything feels cleaner. Even small things, like smell and taste, come back in a way you donāt notice until theyāre gone.
This is the second time Iāve quit. Last time, I went back after a year - and I still donāt fully understand why. But maybe you donāt need a perfect explanation to try again.
If youāre thinking about quitting, donāt wait. Catch your moment. Even if you fail, itās not wasted - every attempt brings you closer to the point where one day youāll realize: āDamnā¦ I actually did it.ā
I know how hard it is.
But I also know how good it feels on the other side.
Iām really happy I quit. Again. And I hope this time, itās for good.
Funny enough, this whole surgery and recovery period is pushing me to make some of the hardest - but also the best - decisions in my life.
And Iām curious to see where it takes me next.
#quitsmoking #motivation #matterhorn #mentalhealthsupport #proud
26 days post-op.
Progress is there, just slow.
I never thought Iād end up in a place where touching my heel to my ass would feel like a life goalā¦ but here we are.
And honestly, the amount of reflection that comes with it is way bigger than I expected - and itās only been a month.
Iāve been skiing my whole life, always thinking injuries like this donāt happen to me.
ACL? No way. Strong knees, always bounced back fast.
Wellā¦ life had a different plan.
I never really understood what it means for someone whose life is built around mountains, movement, and pushing limitsā¦
and then suddenly - boom.
Bed, a bit of floor, and thatās your whole world for a while.
Daily rehab. Pain. No sleep. Mental battle.
But Iām moving forward.
Closer than last week.
I can make my own coffee again, walk a bit without crutches.
After 3 weeks Iām slowly getting my independence back - and honestly, that part hit harder than expected.
Now the point - itās May.
I might not be driving yet, but Iām ready to shoot again.
If youāre climbing and want photos or video - Iām in.
Preferably around here, but I can move.
Not hanging on the rope just yetā¦
but itās coming. Step by step.
Letās make something
#aclrecovery #climbingphotographer #zermattphotographer #climbing #rehab
Day 17 after ACL surgery.
Got hit with a wave of memories from last year - a few shots from Furka Pass, the Matterhorn, Obergabelhorn and Grand Combin. Hard to believe how fast it all goes.
If everything keeps moving in the right direction, I might be back in the mountains a bit by the end of summer.
Small progress with the knee every day - slow, but steady. And thatās what matters.
#aclrecovery #matterhorn #swissalps #climbing #mountaineering
Long story short - my shortest and kind of unlucky winter.
2026 was supposed to be the winter Iād been waiting for. Big plans, exciting projects, lots of expectations, and time with amazing people.
But somehow life had other plans. Right at the beginning of the year, it turned into one surgery after another. Nothing too serious, but still - this year set the bar pretty high, forcing me to face an injury Iād never even considered could happen.
After so many years of skiing, I always believed my knees were indestructibleā¦ well, life proved otherwise.
At least I managed to get on skis a few times this winter, did some climbing, and maybe just to clear my head, I got to visit some incredible places and meet some amazing people.
For such a short time - Finale Ligure, Morocco, Sardinia, Paris - it all gave me a deeper breath before the rehab Iām starting now.
#wspinanie #skiing #zermatt #aclrecovery
