Ambassadors
Silvan Schüpbach
Swiss Climber and mountaineer, mountain guide
About Silvan
Silvan lives in Thun (Switzerland) wih his family. Silvan has a preference for adventurous climbs on unknown mountains. He feels more as an explorer than a performance climber. Discovering forgotten places and open new routes is what he likes the most. Style is important to him : trad climbing is his favorite and on several expeditions in Greenland and Patagonia, he chose to do the approach by fair means with kayak.
Originally Biotechnology Engineer, Silvan works currently for the Swiss Alpine Club and as a mountain guide.
Silvans website : http://www.slack-line.ch
What is your favorite product?
Extra thin peck #3 : the one that goes also on very thin cracks. The new pitons are a game changer as well : theire so light, that bringing pitons on a long climb became reasonable !
Why should you use Peckers Shop products?
When you need a Pecker – you need it! There is no substitue. On mixed climbs, where one has a hammer integrated on the ice axes, there is no discussion that bringing a Pecker will make the difference in terms of protection. Even on classic summer routes, having a Pecker in the backpack, can help in precarious situations.
Felix Bub
German Climber and mountaineer based in Innsbruck
About Felix
Felix Bub is a filmmaker, photographer, and emerging talent in the mountain sports and climbing scene. With over 3000m of first ascents in grades up to M10, WI6, 8a+, and E6 6c, as well as a sailing expedition to Greenland that earned him and his partner Martin Feistl a mention in the "Big List of Significant Ascents" of the Piolet d'Or, he has gained recognition in the climbing community.
After a successful tenure at Timeline Production, Felix took the bold step into self-employment in 2024. As he continues to explore the mountains, his goal is to capture and convey the emotions of extreme experiences to a broader audience. He is passionate about promoting a respectful and sustainable relationship with nature, ensuring that future generations can also appreciate the beauty of the mountains.
What is your favorite product?
Shark und Hard Peck #2
Why should you use Peckers Shop products?
The Pecker shop Peckers have been a Game changer in trad and mixed climbing for me. Whenever I used to think the only way to protect was by bolting, I now more often than not find a decent Hard Pecker #2 placement nearby. Thanks to their versatility, they’ve become an essential part of my emergency kit.
Whenever I carry a rope and an ice axe or hammer, I always bring at least one Hard Pecker 2 with me – "just in case." It’s reliable, compact, and provides peace of mind in situations where other options might fall short.
The weight of the V-Light is the reason I’ve started bringing angles into the mountains more regularly again. Since then, it has often proven to be an essential piece of gear for rappelling.
Its lightweight design make it a reliable choice for alpine adventures where every gram matters.
Luka Lindiča
Climber and alpinist based in Slovenia
About Luka
He has been fascinated by mountains since he was a child. When he started climbing he knew he wanted to go far and go hard. Ambitious from the beginning he trained meticulously and systematically, gaining speed and efficiency on a large number of less demanding routes. This has allowed him to build a solid foundation to take on some of the hardest walls on this planet.
Luka Lindič's efforts have been fully recognized in 2008 for the first time when he was awarded the title of the Most Promising Alpine Climber for 2008 by the Mountaineering Association of Slovenia. In 2009, 2014 and 2016 he was recognised as the Most successful Slovenian Alpinist by the Alpine Association of Slovenia. Luka Lindič has since established a number of hard routes in China, India, Canada, and Europe. He has been able to score several first ascents and first free ascents like the Lindič-Leclerc Route on Mt. Tuzo, Canada, Psychological Effect on Mt. Neptuak, Canada and Rolling Stones on Grandes Jorasses.
Lindič has summited Broad Peak in the Karakorum and two weeks later he climbed the Northwest Ridge of Gasherbrum IV, reaching its North Summit. He also scored a solo ascent of the Intégrale de Peuterey Ridge on Mont Blanc in 15.5 hours. The prolific alpinist Lindič was awarded the Piolet d’Or in 2014 for the first ascent of Hagshu on the north face in India. Luka Lindič holds a masters degree in logistics and is a member the Sport Unit of the Slovenian police.
"In the last years I sensed the need of becoming more responsible to environment and the modern problems of our society. Picking up quality, surrounding friendly projects and trying to travel less are becoming my priority. Again and again it surprises me what lays in hills just around the corner, if one opens his/her eyes. Luka is based in Slovenia.
What is your favorite product?
« Soft Peck »
Why should you use Peckers Shop products?
«I use the products of Pecker Shop because they cover a very special niche of products. Often the peckers are the only solution for backup.»
Greg Boswell
Scotisch climber and mountaineer
About Luka
Greg is based in Scotland and has been climbing in the mountains for the past 20 years. As well as a hugelove for rock routes, he excels during the winter months. Opening new unclimbed mixed routes is his passion, but as long as he’s spending time in the mountains, he’s happy! Having been climbing professionally since the age of 17, he has travelled the world following his love for adventure and climbing has taken him to some truly magnificent places.
What is your favorite product?
« Hard Peck #3, Shark Peck »
Why should you use Peckers Shop products?
« I love the functionality of peckers in the mountains, especially Scottish mixed routes. They can usually offer protection when nothing else can be found and they are bomber when placed well. I never climb without at least two pecks on my harness when new routing in winter. »
Sylvain Thiabaud
French climber and mountaineer, physical education and sports,mountain guide based in Grenoble
About Sylvain
A passionate polymorphous opener climber ,300 routes in the 8
He started climbing as a child, with a bit of competition, then a lot of cliff climbing, followed by long routes and a gradual slide towards mountaineering, ice climbing, mixed climbing and vertical climbing as a whole! A passion for opening climbs, first on rinds, then on long routes and finally on mixed routes.
What is your favorite product?
«Hard Peck #3»
Why should you use Peckers Shop products?
«When trad/natural protection seems impossible, the pecker often surprises you; it's like the magic weapon of the last chance!
I always use 2/3 peckers on my trad, mixed and, of course, setting routes. »