About us

The role of President, is the only structure of the RHM. We have no constitution and no laws; it is a loose network, not a club. Each country has a co-ordinator.

Our activities are:
Every year a weekly meeting (usually in the summer) for climbing in different European countries.
In winter, a ski touring meeting of 4–5 days.

Former Presidents

1968–1982 Felicitas von Reznicek, 1982–1997 Honorary President
1983–1985 Vacant
1985–2013 Verena Jäggin, since 2013 Honorary President
2013– 2022 Claudia Cuoghi together with Isa Bonicalzi
2013–2024 Isa Bonicalzi (until 2022 together with Claudia Cuoghi)
2024– Sophie von Borstel and Caroline König

Vice Presidents:
1968–1969 Nadja Fajdiga and Silvia Metzeltin-Buscaini
1970–1979 Nadja Fajdiga
1980–1981 Silvia Metzeltin-Buscaini, Diana Petkova and Ruth Steinmann
1982–1984 Silvia Metzeltin-Buscain, Diana Atassanova and Ruth Steinmann
1985 Vacant, from this point on there are no more vice-presidents.

Current Presidents

How to contact the presidents or the country coordinators?

You can reach us all at info@rhm-climbing.net

Hello! My name is Sophie, and I’ve been a member of the RHM since 2013. I love all forms of climbing, from sport climbing to bouldering and alpine adventures. I live in Karlsruhe and speak English and a bit of French. What I appreciate most about RHM is the sense of community—how it brings together women of all ages and backgrounds. I love the opportunity to share experiences, learn from one another, and connect across generations and cultures. It’s a beautiful place where we can grow, challenge ourselves, and build lasting friendships.

Live in Salzburg since 2011, where I moved to the mountains and the lakes. Alpine climbing, swimming and running make me happiest when I’m on the move. For me, the RHM combines my passions for international gatherings, the wonderful dynamics of female relationships and climbing.

In these countries we have co-ordinators

Co-ordinator for Switzerland

1986–2013 President
Since 2013 Honorary President

Co-ordinator for Italy

2013–2024 President

Co-ordinator for Germany
Since 2024 President

Co-ordinator for Austria
Since 2024 President

Co-ordinator for England and lives in London