Hans Vellama
If something can be climbed, should it be climbed? I like to climb things, and since 2018, in order not to damage apple trees and buildings, I have been trying my hand at climbing walls and rocks. When it comes to climbing, it doesn't matter if you are a beginner or an advanced climber, there are always routes that present just the right challenge. To stay on the wall, you also have to be 100% mentally present, which is why it is the perfect way to get away from other everyday thoughts and relax your mind.
In addition to climbing, I love all kinds of sports activities and being in nature. My professional field is cell biology.
Main travel interests: Rock climbing trips, mountain hikes, nature trips (on foot, by kayak, by skis, ...).
Language skills: Estonian, English.
Training/courses: EKR3 mountaineering coach qualification; ERL rope instructor certificate; Alpinismi ABC (R. Juurmaa) workshops: "ice climbing" and "climbing in a group of 2 and 3 people"; TÜASK/Elamus+ mountaineering training (head coach 2021-22, assistant coach 2022-...); Finland lead-climbing card.
Competitions/ultrasports: Estonian champion in mountaineering technique 2021; silver medal - EMV in mountaineering technique 2023; Võhandu 100km (2020, 2022), Tartu Marathon 63km (6x).
Some hikes: Tour de Mont Blanc 2017, Bezeng Alpine Camp 2019, West Highland Way 2022 (Inverarnan-Fort William), Rock Climbing Tours (Olhava, Sicily, UK).
Contact: hans@elamuspluss.ee