In her presentations, Billi will share with you various aspects from her expeditions, her approach and her passion for high-altitude mountaineering as well as her special connection to the Himalaya.
She talks about the physical and mental components and her enthusiasm for high-altitude mountaineering, and what the bike in Kathmandu is all about. She also dedicates part of her lecture to the history of high-altitude mountaineering.
You can expect thought-provoking and inspiring lectures with very personal impressions which are accompanied by breathtaking pictures and impressive video sequences of the beautiful world of the high Himalaya.
For more information and scheduling appointments, please contact Christiane Schupp on +49 179 9044029 or christiane@billibierling.com or via contact form.
With short readings from “I Have a Bike in Kathmandu”
Duration: 1½ hours, accompanied by photographs, music and video sequences.
What has changed in 8000m mountaineering? Drawing on her own experiences as an Everest summiteer, her two decades working with the Himalayan Database, Billi takes us behind the scenes of high-altitude mountaineering. She shares stories about the evolution of the sport, the quest for records, the changing role of the Sherpas and her work alongside legendary Himalayan archivist Elizabeth Hawley.
She also reflects on Nepal’s devastating 2015 earthquake and her work with Swiss Humanitarian Aid, offering a glimpse of a very different side of her life in the Himalaya.
The lecture is interspersed with short readings from her book I Have a Bike in Kathmandu, read by her sister Christiane Schupp.
An entertaining, personal and thought-provoking journey into the world of the 8000ers – and the people behind the headlines.
Available in English or German.
Duration: 1 hour, accompanied by photographs, music and video sequences.
What has changed in 8000m mountaineering? Drawing on her own experience as an Everest summiteer and 20 years in the Himalayan climbing world, Billi takes us behind the scenes of high-altitude mountaineering. She explores how the sport has evolved, the growing obsession with records, the changing role of Sherpas and the fascinating history of the Himalayan Database, including her work with legendary archivist Elizabeth Hawley.
An entertaining and thought-provoking insight into the world of the 8000ers and the people who shape it.
Available in English or German.
With short readings from “I Have a Bike in Kathmandu”
Duration: 1½ hours, accompanied by photographs, music and video sequences.
What has changed in 8000m mountaineering? Drawing on her own experiences as an Everest summiteer, her two decades working with the Himalayan Database, Billi takes us behind the scenes of high-altitude mountaineering. She shares stories about the evolution of the sport, the quest for records, the changing role of the Sherpas and her work alongside legendary Himalayan archivist Elizabeth Hawley.
She also reflects on Nepal’s devastating 2015 earthquake and her work with Swiss Humanitarian Aid, offering a glimpse of a very different side of her life in the Himalaya.
The lecture is interspersed with short readings from her book I Have a Bike in Kathmandu, read by her sister Christiane Schupp.
An entertaining, personal and thought-provoking journey into the world of the 8000ers – and the people behind the headlines.
Available in English or German.
Duration: 1 hour, accompanied by photographs, music and video sequences.
What has changed in 8000m mountaineering? Drawing on her own experience as an Everest summiteer and 20 years in the Himalayan climbing world, Billi takes us behind the scenes of high-altitude mountaineering. She explores how the sport has evolved, the growing obsession with records, the changing role of Sherpas and the fascinating history of the Himalayan Database, including her work with legendary archivist Elizabeth Hawley.
An entertaining and thought-provoking insight into the world of the 8000ers and the people who shape it.
Available in English or German.
Duration: 30 minutes, accompanied by photographs, music and video sequences.
From pioneering climbers such as Wanda Rutkiewicz and Lucy Walker to today’s female mountaineers, Billi Bierling explores the changing role of women in high-altitude mountaineering. She also highlights the often-overlooked contribution of female Sherpas (Sherpanis) and pays tribute to the legendary Himalayan archivist Elizabeth Hawley.
Available in English or German.
Duration: 1 hour, accompanied by photographs, music and video sequences.
Billi Bierling explores how climate change is transforming mountaineering in the Himalaya and Karakoram. Melting ice, rockfall and crumbling terrain are making once-popular routes increasingly dangerous or even unclimbable. Using striking photographs, videos and aerial footage, she shows how rapidly our mountain landscapes are changing – and why we need to protect them.
Available in English or German.
Duration: 1 hour, accompanied by photographs, music and video sequences.
What does it take to reach the top – in the mountains and in life? Drawing on her experiences in the Himalaya and beyond, Billi explores the power of curiosity, courage, persistence and teamwork. She shows why stepping outside our comfort zone, trusting our instincts and staying true to our values can help us overcome obstacles and achieve what once seemed impossible.
An inspiring journey from the highest mountains to the challenges of everyday life.
Available in English or German.
Duration: 30 minutes, accompanied by photographs, music and video sequences.
What happens when we stop overthinking and start saying yes? Drawing on her own adventures and unexpected turns in life, Billi Bierling shows how embracing opportunities, taking a leap of faith and stepping outside our comfort zones can open doors we never imagined.
An inspiring reminder that sometimes the best adventures begin with a simple yes.
Available in English or German.
Duration: 45 minutes, accompanied by photographs, music and video sequences.
Billi Bierling takes pupils on a journey from her childhood to the Himalaya, sharing how she found her own path in life and eventually reached the summit of Mount Everest. Through personal stories, insights into Nepalese culture and tales of adventures and humanitarian work in remote corners of the world, she opens a window onto a fascinating world and shows that there is more than one way to succeed.
Available in English or German.
