Perica Levatic

At the heart of the 57hours Guide Education Fund lies the mission to empower both new and established guides in pursuing their passions and advancing their career. Our scholarship initiative aims to ease the financial hurdles related to professional training and education.

Wait, what’s a rock climber—and an avid non-hiker at that!—doing in a desolate Icelandic wilderness packed with volcanoes, lakes and deserts? The answer: chasing an emerald vision through fire and ice.

Climbing in Chamonix redefined what accomplishment meant to me. Many places claim to inspire, and for me, Chamonix surprised me in the best way possible.

Initially, the thought of mountain biking rattled my nerves. At the end of the day I only wanted more speed.

I regrouped and got ready for the next wave. I could not wait to ride the S.O.B. out this time!