Juliane Möcklinghoff

The Lienzer Dolomites are Andy Holzer's home, but he has never seen them before. The mountains all over the world attract him magically - even though he is blind. Andy Holzer is an extreme mountaineer who was born without sight. He has already conquered six of the highest peaks of all continents, only the highest, Mount Everest, is still missing. Twice Andy Holzer had to turn back, twice he was stopped by natural disasters that cost the lives of many people. But giving up is not Andy Holzer's thing. He has a mission: He wants to open the eyes of those who see, show them how he 'sees' the world.

No mountain is too high, no climbing tour too difficult, no rock face too steep. Andy Holzer is a mountaineer, extreme sportsman and: he is blind. The man from the Dolomites has already climbed the six highest peaks in the world. Only one is still missing: Mount Everest. How does a person without eyesight make it to heights hardly imaginable? Why does he expose himself to such dangers? Juliane Möcklinghoff was able to accompany the Austrian for months and draws the captivating portrait of a person who has learned to understand the world in his own way and to enjoy it with joy.