Pyrenees Lovers: Juanjo Garbizu & Slow Mountain

A few weeks ago we were able to coincide with the mountaineer and writer Juanjo Garbizu during his visit to Pamplona-Iruña to present his latest book ‘Slow Mountain because in the mountains time stands still'.. Following its previous title Monterapia Juanjo continues to transmit his passion and philosophy of the mountain.

In addition to this facet of his 'on paper', Juanjo has already had a long career in the world of online with his personal website mendivideo.com where he shares his experiences in the mountains with more than 250 videos.

We take the opportunity to talk to him about Slow Mountain and Juanjo Garbizu on a personal level.. Here is a micro interview we did with him.

 

 

We also talked about the Pyrenees and adventure:

 

Name: Juanjo Garbizu

Location: Donostia (Basque Country)

Facebook: Monterapia Slow

Webs: mendivideo.com / monterapias.wordpress.com

 

Define yourself in a tweet:

Passionate about life. 

Slow Mountain in a tweet

Wandering in the mountains, unhurriedly

 

 What is your favourite place in the Pyrenees and why?

The Sarrios Valley.

Because it is like travelling back in time and conveys a lot of calm.

What can't you leave at home? What is your '...?essential‘?

When I go to the mountains, the cap.

Give us a tip for when we go on adventures.

Plan your route well and check the weather.

What are the lessons you have learned from the mountain?

Differentiate between what is necessary and what is superfluous.

Not to stress.

Enjoying the moment intensely.

 Be more creative and intuitive.

Recommend a film

Dersu Uzala. A hymn to friendship in the purest nature.

Which person/character inspires you and why.

Julio Villar, for his way of experiencing nature in general and the mountains in particular.

Book you would recommend to us -besides Monterapia and Slow Mountain ;)-

What is the adventure of your life?

I hope it is still to come.