Karl Egloff | Ecuador´s athlete and mountaineer

The mountain was stronger

Karl Egloff made the right decision on Mount Everest. Shortly before reaching Camp 3 at an altitude of 7,000 meters, the Swiss-Ecuadorian dual citizen decided to abandon his project to climb Mount Everest without oxygen. “It was a gut decision,” Karl said the following morning.

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About Karl

Reknowned Ecuadorian-Swiss mountain athlete and speed climbing record-holder.

Karl’s Achievements

Makalu Asia, Kilimanjaro Africa, Aconcagua South America, Elbrus Europe, Denali North America World’s speed climbing records and more achievements in other disciplines.

Projects

Karl’s next projects include complete all 7 Summits in New WR Speed Climbing and entering the top rankings in Vertical Limit World Wide competitions

Holding 12 world speed records, I‘m considered one of the best skyrunners and mountain athletes of the world.

My goal is to inspire, motivate, and connect with others by sharing my life stories, personal experiences, the pursuit of my dreams, and overcoming challenges. I emphasize the importance of perseverance, discipline, teamwork, and a positive attitude-values essential to navigating life’s challenges.
In corporate talks, I highlight the importance of setting clear goals and establishing structured work processes, which mirror the core principles of an elite athlete’s journey.

KEY SPEAKER

«All humans need goals, a course for things to flow”

GALLERIES

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The mountain was stronger

Karl Egloff made the right decision on Mount Everest. Shortly before reaching Camp 3 at an altitude of 7,000 meters, the Swiss-Ecuadorian dual citizen decided to abandon his project to climb Mount Everest without oxygen. “It was a gut decision,” Karl said the following morning.

Holding 12 world speed records, I‘m considered one of the best skyrunners and mountain athletes of the world.

«All humans need goals, a course for things to flow”