Pascal Egli

Pascal Egli embodies a deep and committed relationship with the mountains — at the crossroads of athletic performance, exploration, and scientific research. Born in Bülach and raised in Switzerland, he grew up surrounded by peaks, developing an early and profound connection to alpine environments.

A recognized athlete in skyrunning and mountain running, Pascal has achieved international success, earning multiple podium finishes in the Skyrunner World Series and a silver medal at the Long Distance Mountain Running World Championships.

But for him, the mountains are far more than a playground. After studying at ETH Zurich, Pascal completed a PhD in Geography with a specialization in glaciology at the University of Lausanne. He is now an Associate Professor of Geography at NTNU in Norway, conducting field research on glaciers and high-mountain environments around the world — from the Alps to the Himalayas, Patagonia, Pakistan, East Africa, and Scandinavia.

This rare combination of elite athlete and field researcher makes Pascal Egli a key member of the Team Cimalp DACH 2026, bridging performance, knowledge, and mountain exploration.