| Name: |
Andreas Josef Holzer |
| Born: |
03. September 1966 in Lienz, East Tirol, Austria |
| Disability: |
Blind since birth – Retinitis Pigmentosa |
| Education: |
4 years primary school; 4 years secondary school; 1 year Polytechnic Institute |
| Professional Training: |
Massage Therapist; Lifeguard |
| Employment: |
Since 2010 – Self-employed Mountain Climber; Motivational Speaker & Lecturer |
| Hobbies: |
- Since 1981 – Singer, guitarist, and bassist in dance band “DOLOMITENDUO”
- Since 1987 – Radio broadcaster with short wave license
- Sports – From cross-country skiing, to mountain biking, to surfing and anything else that sounds fun!
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| Family: |
Divorced since July 2023 |
| Life Philosophy: |
I want to share my vision and the boundary-pushing experiences I have in the mountains as the “blind climber” with people in hopes that they will find inspiration in their own lives from my story. |