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XAVI RAVENTÓS


 

"An inspiring quote attributed to the Dalai Lama goes… Watch your thoughts, for they will become words. Watch your words, for they will become actions. Watch your actions, for they will become habits. Watch your habits, for they will become your character. Watch your character, for it will become your destiny”

 

Who I am

 

I was born in Barcelona on 9 January 1991, but grew up in Lleida, close to family and friends. When I was young, my family moved to the countryside, and that environment shaped the way I live. A little cut off from everything, the bicycle became my greatest companion. I had kilometres and kilometres of hills with no cars, where I could spend the day imagining jumps, descents and new adventures.

With the Pyrenees so close, and with parents who were passionate about nature and skiing, weekends were full of hikes, snow and canyons. I was already skiing at three years old — my only condition being that I got to wear my feathered Native American headdress on the slopes.

Climbing came a little later. As a child, I used to watch people climbing in Rodellar during family excursions through Guara, and I was fascinated. I thought that someday I wanted to do the same. As a teenager, I signed up for an after-school climbing activity and got hooked. Since then, I've moved between different mountain disciplines: sport climbing, trad climbing, ski touring, alpinism, cycling… learning and enjoying every single day.

The moment I understood that sport had to be part of my life came when I decided to change direction. My parents are farmers and I tried to follow that path too, but I realised that life didn't move something inside me, so at 20 I started studying sports science at INEFC in Lleida. There I understood that what really drove me was sport, and I began training to turn that passion into my way of life.

Sharing happiness, kindness, warmth and passion through outdoor sports became my personal project. Today I work as a high mountain guide and, alongside Laia Sol and Ana Picher, I co-founded Escuelanomad, a company dedicated to leisure and sport activities in nature.

 

Full ski descent of Cornavé peak (2024)

Complete ski descent of the northwest couloir of Cornavé peak (2024)

Exploratory expedition

Ski touring exploratory trip through the Ala Archa, Tian Shan and Altai ranges in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan (2023)

Climbing in Yosemite

A month exploring every wall in Yosemite National Park, USA. We attempted the Triple Direct, the Freerider and many other lines. It was an extraordinary month of learning.

University

Studying at INEFC. There my professors taught me acceptance. I am eternally grateful.

MTB downhill competition

Competing in MTB downhill until the age of 21, reaching the World Championships in Andorra. Those years taught me to manage my nerves and focus, and to stay present in the here and now.


 

My adventure

 

During my youth I also went through an intense period competing in MTB downhill, reaching the World Championships in Andorra with the Spanish federation. Those years taught me how to manage nerves, stay focused and keep my attention on the here and now.

Over time, my path has shifted more towards exploration, learning and experiences in the mountains. In terms of performance, some challenges I look back on with particular fondness include redpointing 8b+ sport climbing on a slab in the Bagergue sector; climbing 7c+/8a trad in Yosemite; committing ski descents in different parts of the world that have made me grow as a mountaineer… But beyond grades or routes, my greatest achievement has been learning to accept life with humility, to adapt to change and to keep living with passion, gratitude and joy, regardless of circumstances.

For me, the mountain is a place where friendships are born, where commitment is learned, respect is practised and humility is cultivated. It's a space of continuous learning and, above all, a place to share life with other people. My main goal is to keep growing as a person, to learn from mistakes and not to repeat anything that might hurt others. If I manage that, everything else follows naturally.

 

 

My outdoor essence

 

When I head into the mountains, I always bring… Joy, warmth, respect and good friends.

If I wanted to get someone hooked on the mountains, I'd take them to… Wherever suits them best, so they enjoy it to the full and fall in love with this wonderful thing that is connecting with nature.

When I'm not in the mountains, I'm… With family, sharing moments with them, with friends, with my partner.

The most important thing I've learned through the mountains is… That everything tastes better when shared.

The landscape or moment in the mountains I'll never forget is… There are so many I couldn't pick just one. Every time I go out into the mountains I enjoy it enormously — I always feel moved and think that moment has been unique and I'll never forget it… And the next time, it happens all over again.

 

 

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