The team is assembled
I brought together a team of four and headed to Italy to find out what happens when we leave the familiar behind. The plan was to tackle via ferrata routes near Bergamo, complete with aching muscles, racing hearts and moments when you think: What have we got ourselves into?
The team was carefully chosen. Andreas needed experience at height as a Safety Advisor Trainee. Anders and Hanne are both part of 360Group, each bringing their own specialist skills. I know them, I trust them, and I know what they stand for.
When you run a business that works with safety, it is easy to talk about courage, limits and the right equipment. But I believe we need to experience it ourselves too. For me, the most valuable learning begins where the comfort zone ends: when you feel a little afraid, face the unexpected and have to trust your preparation and your team.
With Anders as my wingman, I dare to push myself a little further. Always with safety in place. This was no package holiday; pain was more likely than champagne. But all four of us came home with something in our backpacks we could never have gained from behind a desk.
Up there, you cannot press pause
When clouds hang low, the wind picks up and the things you thought you had under control are put to the test, you need to trust your team, equipment and clothing. There is no room for “it will be fine”, and you cannot reshoot the scene.
The weather in the mountains can change in moments. Cold, rain and poor visibility can transform the conditions entirely. Clothing and footwear need to do more than look good; they need to work when we need them. We expect the best for our customers, and the same standard applies to our own crew.
That is why we packed Helly Hansen Outdoor, Helly Hansen Workwear and Musto Sailing. We used the equipment in demanding conditions and brought that experience home to our customers.
Thank you to Peter Riisberg for continuing to believe in us and support the trip and our development. And to Per Nielsen, who was involved from the beginning: we have learned a great deal from you. A fantastic personality and outstanding service. Thank you, Per. 🫡
There are no power sockets on the mountain
I checked. 😂 And according to Andreas, it would be dark before we arrived at my pace, so the head torches would definitely come in handy.
We brought our sense of humour, but took our equipment choices seriously. When darkness falls and your phone is running low, the equipment needs to deliver: for navigation, staying in touch and taking you along on the adventure. That is why we packed Aqiila power banks and GP head torches. ⚡
A big thank you to Carsten Sander and GPBM Nordic for supporting the trip and providing power and light for our crew. Watch the video for Andreas’ verdict on the boss’s pace. 🎬
Day 2: Stepping it up
Hearts racing. Harnesses fastened. Team ready.
On day 2, we put our skills and equipment to the test on the mountain. The equipment needs to perform, the teamwork needs to work and everyone needs to stay focused throughout. That is exactly the approach we bring to our customers.
We challenge ourselves, sharpen our skills and bring the experience back to your workplace. Thank you to SKYLOTEC, Helly Hansen Outdoor and Helly Hansen Workwear for supporting the team and our development. 🤝
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