{"id":94165,"date":"2023-01-31T13:56:58","date_gmt":"2023-01-31T12:56:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.subtechsports.com\/?p=94165"},"modified":"2023-01-31T14:17:34","modified_gmt":"2023-01-31T13:17:34","slug":"exploring-extreme-places","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.subtechsports.com\/en\/exploring-extreme-places\/","title":{"rendered":"Exploring extreme places"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
Tag along 70m\/229ft down in to an old mine<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
-Name: <\/b>Anders a.k.a Free solo<\/p>
-Nationality:<\/b> Swedish<\/p>
-What:<\/b> Exploring extreme places<\/p>
-Age: <\/b>47<\/p>
-Profession:<\/b> Adventurer\/Lecturer<\/p>
-Bag used:<\/b> PRO DRYBAG 55L<\/a><\/p> Photos: \u00a9Free Solo<\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t We checked in with Free solo and asked him some questions before his next thrilling adventure.<\/p> The following interview has been translated from Swedish.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t – How did you get in to exploring these unknown places?<\/b><\/p> Since childhood, I have been interested in climbing and exploring. Already in primary school, it was the canteen ceiling and the school’s chimney that was the driving factor.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t – Are you ever afraid when you for example lower yourself down 70 meters in to a old mine and dive deep inside the tunnels as rocks are falling down above your head?<\/b><\/p> In my opinion, fear is one of the most important ingredients in an adventure.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t It is there and gets used when something is wrong and is thus your absolute best friend in a critical situation. But as inalienable as fear is in the form of a warning bell, it is just as devastating as an ever-present one.<\/p> Experience and knowledge are undoubtedly the best prerequisites when it comes to staying calm and balanced.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t – What is your worst memory after your years of exploring unknown places?<\/b><\/p> There are of course some instances that could be seen as questionable. But perhaps one of the most critical is probably when I got stuck during a dive in an old underground test facility.<\/span><\/p> On the way out, a cable ladder collapsed and pinned me to the bottom.<\/span><\/p> Alone and with little visibility, a very clear battle against the clock began. Being entangled is one of the absolute worst situations a diver can find himself in.<\/span><\/p> 15 long minutes of cutting and cutting and I managed to get free. Undeniably a very educational experience you won’t forget so easily. But definitely something I’d rather avoid in the future.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t – You have a high engagement rate from the content you post, what is your key to success?<\/b><\/p> When it comes to succeeding with the social platforms, I think the answer is as simple as it is undramatic.<\/span><\/p> To be honest in what you do. Stick-on attitude quickly shines through.<\/span><\/p> Have fun and try to convey what you feel.<\/span><\/p> Feel free to take advice from others and humbly listen to their tips and ideas, but remember that you are you and no one else.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Above all, a platform has two sides. One is you, the other is your audience. Together you create a whole, a place to meet.<\/p> For me, it is unthinkable not to respond to the comments that are born from a post. If you want to experience a live forum, communication is what counts.<\/span><\/p> If someone writes, you simply reply.<\/span><\/p> Personally, I get so much joy and love from all the fantastic people who now follow and are part of the page.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t – What are your initial thoughts about the SUBTECH bags that you have been using?<\/b><\/p> I spend a lot of time in old mines, caves, underground facilities and other stressful environments with water and dirt.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t