“A good mountaineer is an old mountaineer.”

Meet Roland Cachot, an 82 years old local legend for those who live in the the Valais canton of southern Switzerland. If you want to keep hoofing for lines into your 80’s take notes on Roland’s reasonable common sense approach to the backcountry. This dude is a true inspiration.

 

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Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....