Accimbing the Eiger has been a dream of his since childhood, says René Wildhaber. The man from Flumserberg has already stood on all the peaks around his home and on several other high mountains. Ultimately, however, mountain bike races or expeditions always dictated his agenda.
Grindelwald has now made it possible for him to climb the legendary summit together with professional alpinist Roger Schäli. The two met 20 years ago on a climbing course that Roger Schäli gave as a budding mountain guide. The two went on to make careers for themselves in their respective disciplines.
Schäli also likes to use the e-mountain bike for the approach to his climbs: "Otherwise, the ascent and descent are just a means to an end. This way, they are a harmonious start and a perfect end to the tour! Of course, following René's rear wheel is a special experience and a great pleasure!" Wildhaber sums up: "A lifelong dream come true!" The mountain bike got him there.