Karl Egloff was born in Quito to a Swiss father and an Ecuadorian mother. Since an early age his father Charly, a renowned Swiss mountaineer in Ecuador, took him along on his expeditions where Karl at an early age, found his passion for the mountain.
Records of ascent and descent roundtrip in 4 of the so called 7 Summits:
Ecuador National Records ascent and descent roundtrips:
Speed Record on the fifth world-highest mountain:
Ranked Nr. 1 of Ecuador in Trail running 2015-2022 being national champion several times.
My purpose is to complete the 7 summits1 all in world speed record.
Three of them are still to be completed: Carstensz Pyramid, Vinson Massif and Everest 8848m. The latter I will try in the year 2025, covered by Netflix and Plimsoll Productions.
Lessons from a mountaineer
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.
