Helge Øystein Maakestad: I've climbed and skied since the 1970s in Norway and Europe. Everything from rock climbing (trad, sport and bouldering) to big wall climbing and alpinism. Ive also done some ski-touring in Norway and the alps. Rock climbing: Routes up to 7c+/8a in France, boulder up to 7b/b+, trad up to 7a/a+. Skiing: Ski touring and ski descents on telemark and alpine skis in Norway and the alps. Descent up to descent grade 5.3 in the alps. Note: Some of the dates may be inaccurate.