Norrøna Ice Festival 2027

Dani Arnold is a Swiss alpinist and mountain guide who grew up at 1700 metres above sea level and has set speed records on all six great north faces of the Alps.

Robert Caspersen is a renowned mountaineer, professional guide, and adventurer. He is famous for pioneering new routes in some of the most remote regions on Earth, and he's considered one of Norway's most versatile climbers, with a career spanning over three decades in sport climbing, traditional mountaineering, and high-altitude expeditions.

Tanja Schmitt is a true specialist of the frozen vertical. Born in South Africa and raised in Germany, she eventually followed a childhood fascination with polar exploration to the icefalls of the world. Now calling Cogne, Italy, her home, Tanja has established herself as one of the most prolific ice climbers in the community, living a life where the "total winter" she once read about is a daily reality.

Heike Schmitt is a world-renowned ice climber and mountain guide. Born in South Africa and raised in Germany, Heike has traveled the globe in search of frozen water, eventually finding her home in the heart of the Aosta Valley, Italy. A member of the Norrøna family since 2019, she brings a deep, transformative perspective to every ascent.

Matthias Scherer is a prominent figure in the world of professional ice climbing and alpinism. Known for his incredible endurance and technical precision, he has spent decades pushing the limits of what is possible on vertical ice.