Annelie is a freediver and climber. She feels as home at the bottom of the sea as on the top of a mountain or on a rock face.
Climbing and freediving has as much in common as they have in differences. The most common factor is the vertical experience of freedom and the beauty of nature. The freediving has given Annelie mental strength and bodily control. The climbing gives her physical strength and endurance. She is sharing her experiences as a freelance writer and photographer as well as a personal trainer.
"Many may think that what I do is dangerous, disrespecful for life and perhaps even stupid. But it's usually because they don't know anything about the way I live.
I also beleive in compassion. I beleive that if you are strong or rich, you should help the ones in need. Part of the world is the way it is because of selfishness and greed. Please be compassionate, take care of yourself and the environment, enjoy life, enjoy nature and share what you have with others".
Annelie Pompe
Philosophy:
It's not disrespectful against life. I love life and I beleive in appreciating it by enjoying it, experiencing it, being happy and sharing happiness with others. Rather than being safe in front of a television I cherish life.
Life is not waiting for you, you have to live it immediately. You have to decide what you want to do in your lifetime - and then start doing it.
Read my blog at Outside online, about training and preparation for 8000+
(in Swedish)
Interview with Annelie Pompe in the latest issue of Swedish magazine BRANT
I'm a nominated photographer in the PGB photo awards, my photo was choosen as one of 26 amongst 6000.
24 March: You can buy "my" edited magazine OUTSIDE Träning in any magazine shop.
28 March: Going to Nepal to climb Cho Ouy, 8201m!
5 July: Stryn for skiing, climbing, mountainbiking, training
15 July: Touring the Swiss alps for alpine climbing
August: Freediving world championships + deep dives at Nordic Deep
September: Going back to Nepal to attempt Cho Oyu (again!), and adding an attempt on Shishapangma