Nicolas Hojac
"Always try to make the best of every situation."
11 questions with Nicolas
Advice you’d give your younger self
You don't need anyone to believe in you. As long as you believe in yourself.
Something on your bucket list
Explore the world
Your favorite mountain
Eiger North Face
Your favorite mountain snack
Fruit tart at the mountain inn, Berner Mandelbärli on the mountain
What you wanted to be when you grew up
An engineer. I achieved that dream, but only on paper.
A moment you'll never forget
The highs: successfully completing a projectÂ
The lows: losing friends
What you love most about mountaineering
Aside from the sporting challenge, it’s the adventure that gets me.
Other hobbies and interests
Paragliding, photography
Something you learned from sports
To listen to my body, a certain humility and determination.
A question you’re often asked – and the answer
Where does your last name come from? My father originally came from the Czech Republic.
Your top tip for other mountaineers
When ice climbing, don’t follow directly behind other rope teams.
