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Exploration
Climbing

Nicolas Favresse

Constantly hungry for fries and adventure, the Belgian all-rounder is the first to respond when the mountains call. Whether it is a massive big-wall climb, a two-move boulder or a tune on his guitar, Nico takes on the challenge like a true rock star!

Selected Achievements

Riders on the Storm FFA

(7c+, 1300m), first free ascent / Torres del Paine, Patagonia

2024

El Regalo de Mwono

(8a, 1200m), first free ascent / Torres del Paine, Patagonia

2017

The Northwest Passage

(7a+, 700m+350m), first free ascent, 36h tent to tent / Great Sail Peak, Baffin Island

2016

Apichavai

(8a+, 500m), first free ascent / Amuri Tepuy, Venezuela

2014

The Recovery Drink 8c+

Trad, first ascent / Norway

2013

The Devil’s Brew

(850m), first free ascent / Seagull (the impossible) wall, Greenland

2010

The Belgarian route

Mont Asgard, Baffin Island

2009

Cobra Crack 5.14b/8c

Squamish, Canada

2008

The Secret Passage

(5.13c, 700m), first free ascent / El Capitan, Yosemite

2008

Ledgeway to Heaven

(7b+ 1300m), first free ascent, 39h non-stop tent to tent / Nafees Cap, Pakistan

2007

How would you describe your relationship with nature?

It’s a multi-love relationship. I love everything I see!

If Mother Nature could talk, what do you think she would tell us humans?

She would say that, in fact, the sky is not the limit!!!

Which expedition experience has shaped you most as a person?

Crossing the Atlantic on the Dodo’s Delight with Captain Reverend Bob… We were really in the hands of God!

What basic qualities should your expedition partner have?

He/she needs to be cool, look good and safety third!

Which LYO product can’t you imagine going on an expedition without?

My Lyofood spoon… because no one will lend me theirs… It’s an expedition rule!

If you were not an athlete, who would you be?

I don't know but I probably wouldn't be so nice!

Why climbing then?

Is there anything else??