This Experienced Mountaineer Died Before He Could Achieve His Big Dream

Shortly after the news of the passing of Andrea Biffi spread, the Italian’s social media accounts filled with comments of people all more or less saying the same thing: They had met him at some race, place, or moment in time, and he had touched them through his humility, determination, and kindness. He was also known as a cheerleader for novice athletes.

Growing up in Northern Italy, surrounded by mountains, Andrea learned to climb and ski at the age of four. As a child, he rode his bike for hours, at home in the outdoors.