Marko Prezelj

Mountain sports

Living freely

Marko Prezelj

A legend we need but don’t deserve. Known for his honesty and uncompromising approach to climbing ethics. Pointing to uncertainty as the essence of alpinism, Marko climbs according to the “no regrets” rule. Always true to himself, the Slovenian has never really enjoyed being in the spotlight and finds it difficult to describe what success is. Ask him about fame and he’ll most likely reply “Slava je kurba.”

Selected Achievements

Still having fun

Everywhere

2024

Another chapter

Turning 50 and sharing a climbing trip with young friends / Cerro Kishtwar, Himalaya

2015

Mentorship

Surviving an expedition as a mentor / Tibet

2013

Climbing addiction

...and overdosing climbing / Patagonia, Alaska, Tibet

2006

Having fun

Climbing for the fun of it / around the world

2004

Enlightenment

Realizing that alpinism on a media level is a storytelling competition / France

2001

Paternity part 2

Becoming a caring father of Bor / Slovenia

2000

Paternity part 1

Becoming a caring father of Tim / Slovenia

1994

Graduation

Completed chemical engeneering studies / Slovenia

1994

Birth

Born to caring parents / Slovenia

1965

How would you describe your relationship with nature?

I think that I’m in a healthy relationship with Nature. Respect is mutual. I’m still alive...

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

"From dust, back to dust! Are you sure that I’m a she?"

Which mountain experience has shaped you most as a person?

My first one in 1987. The first cut is the deepest.

What basic qualities should your expedition partner have?

Qualities I lack to some extent: patience, ease, and tolerance.

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

Freeze-dried beer and wine – when they finally make it. If you need to ask why, you don’t understand expedition life.

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

A person with special needs.

Why alpinism then?

For the freedom of mind!

Apple Crumble by Marko Prezelj is the second dish from a special menu of meals developed in collaboration with our brand ambassadors.

When we invited the Slovenian alpinist to participate in the project, we had no idea that he was the biggest fan of the apple-cinnamon combination we would ever meet. Now we know. Discover Apple Crumble and other meals from the exclusive Ambassadors Menu.

Discover Ambassadors Menu

Apple Crumble by Marko Prezelj is the second dish from a special menu of meals developed in collaboration with our brand ambassadors.

When we invited the Slovenian alpinist to participate in the project, we had no idea that he was the biggest fan of the apple-cinnamon combination we would ever meet. Now we know. Discover Apple Crumble and other meals from the exclusive Ambassadors Menu.

Discover Ambassadors Menu