In December 2013 my close friend and climbing partner of many years, Jakob Oberhauser, fulfilled one of our dreams of climbing out of the main chamber in one of the stunning caves on Oman’s rugged Selma Plateau – the first ever to do so.

Climbing ground up, using no fixed gear we climbed from the base of the main chamber of the 120m deep 7th Hole Cave into the light of the plateau. The climbing was loose and dirty, at times scary and an absolute adventure in the most unique place I have ever climbed.

During the project each of us was going through a hard time in our life and, as the light shifted across the cool walls of the cave, something completely unexpected was illuminated. Out of the Dark is a metaphor for what climbing means in our lives, a place to recharge and feel the light. It really reminded me how important it is to live close to my passion and follow my heart. I hope this finds you close to your own.

Out of the Dark will be part of the Filmfest St. Anton this summer, presented by filmmaker Hannes Mair! Check out the action-packed teaser from Alpsolut Moving Pictures. What an honour to be featured amongst some of climbing’s legends and personal heroes on this one.

 

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