Nicola

I'm Nicola Rizzato. I was born on March, 1992, and I live near Milan. I've always loved adventure and being out in nature, but my passion for the mountains really took off during university. In 2015, I took a mountaineering course at the Guido Della Torre School in Legnano, and from that moment on, I was hooked. I started exploring the mountains year-round, getting into winter climbing with ice axes and skiing. I have great memories of those early years, especially all the crazy adventures in the mountains of the Larian Triangle and Valtellina, where I really learned the ropes alongside climbing buddies who are still good friends today.

In 2019, I joined the last edition of the Ragni di Lecco Academy with five other guys. It was an amazing project led by Fabio Palma, with help from Matteo Della Bordella and support from the Ragni group. This experience was a game-changer for me, as it helped me meet other mountaineering fans and gave me the skills to enjoy the sport more consciously. The mountain guides from the Ragni group showed me what this profession is really about, and it sparked my desire to become a Mountain Guide myself.

In the following years, I worked through the necessary climbs to be eligible for the entrance exams to become an aspiring mountain guide. In 2022, after passing the selection process, I started a two-year training and exam program with the Itlian Interregional Course. After the final exam, I earned the qualification that allows me to work as a guide. Now, I’m officially registered with the professional board of Mountain Guides in Lombardy.

If you want to know more or book a day out, just reach out! I'm always happy to chat, answer your questions, and help you plan your next mountain adventure.