Matteo Della Bordella
Matteo Della Bordella inspires with bold expeditions, human resilience, and a lifelong pursuit of untouched mountain walls.
Why book Matteo Della Bordella for your next event
- Hear the inside story of remote expeditions where new routes are opened through teamwork, grit, and bold strategic choices.
- Learn how Matteo’s “by fair means” philosophy shapes sustainable, ethical exploration in the world’s harshest environments.
- Gain insights from groundbreaking ascents in Patagonia, Greenland, the Himalaya, Pakistan, India, and Baffin Island.
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Visionary alpinist, expedition leader, and pioneer of “by fair means” climbing.
Matteo Della Bordella has spent his life on the frontlines of modern alpinism. What began at age 12 through his father’s influence evolved into a deep commitment to exploring the world’s most remote walls. A member of the renowned Ragni di Lecco since 2006, Matteo combines technical mastery with a “by fair means” approach, valuing ethics, sustainability, and authentic challenge. His expeditions span Patagonia, Greenland, Pakistan, India, and Baffin Island, where teamwork and friendship become essential tools for reaching objectives that once seemed out of reach.
Matteo Della Bordella
Matteo Della Bordella is one of the most prominent voices in modern alpinism. His journey began at 12, when his father introduced him to climbing. Although mountaineering did not captivate him immediately, the spark grew quickly, turning into a lifelong pursuit that would shape his identity and career. Today Matteo is a professional alpinist dedicated to pushing the boundaries of exploration, adventure, and technical climbing.
His path into the world of elite alpinism accelerated in 2006 when he joined Ragni di Lecco, the legendary “Lecco’s Spiders.” This group became a formative foundation, allowing him to grow not only as a mountaineer but as a person. Matteo balanced academic excellence with his mountain ambitions, earning a degree in Management Engineering in 2008 and completing a PhD in 2012, always keeping mountaineering at the center of his life.
Book Matteo Della Bordella for your event
Booking Matteo means bringing raw authenticity, adventure, and meaningful storytelling to your stage. His philosophy, built on years of complex expeditions, revolves around facing natural challenges “by fair means.” This approach seeks a genuine relationship with the mountains: equal terms, minimal impact, and complete respect for the environment. It also reflects Matteo’s belief that the value of exploration lies not only in the summit but in how one chooses to reach it.
Matteo’s speeches bridge extreme adventure with everyday leadership and teamwork. He believes strongly in the power of companionship, shared goals, and trust, qualities that are as essential on a sheer vertical wall at 6,200 meters as they are in any demanding organization. His ability to bring audiences into the raw intensity of an expedition while translating these moments into practical insight makes him an engaging speaker for corporate groups, outdoor organizations, and events seeking true inspiration.
Achievements and expeditions
Matteo’s expeditions span some of the world’s most remote and formidable landscapes. Patagonia remains his greatest love, a place he has returned to fifteen times, forming deep emotional and technical ties to the region’s iconic granite spires and unpredictable weather.
His proudest milestone is “Brothers in Arms,” a bold new route on Cerro Torre, one of Patagonia’s most dramatic and difficult peaks. This achievement demanded absolute precision, resolve, and a rare level of partnership in one of the harshest climbing environments on earth.
Greenland stands out as another defining chapter. On a remarkable kayak-and-climb expedition, Matteo and his team traveled 450 kilometers by kayak before establishing a new route on a previously unclimbed mountain. This undertaking reflects his philosophy of exploring with minimal impact and maximum commitment.
Another key accomplishment is the “Cai Eagle Team” project, an educational pathway aimed at developing young talents. This initiative eventually led Matteo and the team to attempt and climb one of Patagonia’s most challenging walls. The project embodies his dedication to mentorship, and his belief that shared experience fuels both personal and collective success.
In the Himalaya, Matteo completed the first ascent of the west face of Bhagirathi 4, a towering vertical big wall reaching 6,200 meters. The line had resisted several attempts from other alpinists, underscoring the complexity and ambition of the climb.
Insights, values, and impact
Matteo’s talks are not simple expedition recaps; they are explorations of what it means to aim for something that seems unreachable. He shares how limited resources, remote locations, and unpredictable weather can forge resilience and clarify priorities. His approach is grounded, practical, and human, offering audiences valuable lessons on risk assessment, preparation, adaptability, and the strength of collaboration.
Audiences gain a rare window into the world of exploratory alpinism, where new routes must be invented on the spot and each decision carries weight. Matteo explains how the “by fair means” approach influences planning, teamwork, and personal responsibility. He highlights the importance of sustainability in adventure and the need to respect nature’s balance rather than dominate it.
Why audiences connect with Matteo
Matteo’s ability to communicate the emotional depth of an expedition makes him compelling for a wide range of listeners. Whether he is describing the raw silence of a remote Arctic fjord, the tension of a committing move on an untouched wall, or the quiet satisfaction of relying on a partner’s strength, his storytelling resonates. His insights offer perspective on ambition, doubt, perseverance, and the courage to face uncertainty.
For companies, teams, schools, and events seeking an authentic, powerful, and energizing voice, Matteo Della Bordella delivers an unforgettable experience grounded in real adventure and genuine human values.
Keynotes
Keynote by Matteo Della Bordella:
Project Management
What if your team has the vision, but the path to real execution keeps slipping away?
This is where Matteo Della Bordella’s keynote becomes a catalyst for transformation.
Through the lens of bold expeditions, Matteo reveals how projects evolve from an initial dream to a concrete summit, showing the essential phases that turn ambition into achievement. His approach blends passion, talent, and commitment into a practical roadmap that teams can immediately adopt.
By comparing high-stakes alpine challenges with business realities, Matteo helps audiences master planning, decision-making, teamwork, and resilience. His keynote gives leaders and teams a tangible method to move from idea to execution, unlocking clarity, momentum, and a renewed drive to finish what they start.
Keynote by Matteo Della Bordella:
Risk Management
What if fear, of falling, failing, or making the wrong call, is the real barrier holding your team back?
Matteo Della Bordella’s keynote transforms the way audiences understand and manage risk. Drawing from life on exposed walls where every decision matters, he shows how fear can become a strategic asset rather than an obstacle.
Matteo translates the mental discipline of alpinism into clear, actionable tools for business: assessing risks with precision, staying calm in uncertainty, and choosing courage without recklessness. His stories make complex concepts engaging and immediately usable.
By reframing fear as part of progress, Matteo equips leaders and teams to take smarter risks, build confidence, and move forward with clarity, even when the stakes are high.
Keynote by Matteo Della Bordella:
Resilience
What if your team gives up too early, mistaking setbacks for failure instead of steps toward success?
Matteo Della Bordella’s keynote reshapes how organizations understand resilience. In alpinism, turning back from a climb isn’t defeat; it’s a strategic pause that protects the bigger goal. Matteo brings this mindset to the business world, showing how teams can endure challenges, losses, and uncertainty without losing direction.
Through compelling expedition stories, he illustrates how perseverance, patience, and trust in the process lead to long-term achievement. Matteo offers a practical framework for staying committed while adapting intelligently, helping teams recognize when to push forward and when to regroup.
His keynote equips audiences with a resilient mindset, one that transforms setbacks into momentum and keeps the ultimate objective firmly within reach.
Keynote by Matteo Della Bordella:
Change Management
What if constant change leaves your team overwhelmed, hesitant, or stuck in old habits?
Matteo Della Bordella’s keynote brings clarity and confidence to organizations navigating unfamiliar terrain. Just as he faces new challenges on untouched walls and unknown environments, Matteo shows how stepping outside the comfort zone becomes a powerful engine for growth.
Through vivid expedition stories, he demonstrates how to adapt fast, acquire new skills, and stay effective when everything around you shifts. Matteo translates the mindset of exploration into practical strategies for teams dealing with evolving markets, roles, and expectations.
His keynote empowers audiences to embrace change with curiosity rather than fear, turning uncertainty into opportunity and building a culture that thrives on continual learning and forward momentum.
Keynote by Matteo Della Bordella:
Team Management and Leadership
What if your team has talent, but collaboration breaks down the moment pressure rises?
Matteo Della Bordella’s keynote transforms how organizations think about leadership and teamwork. On every expedition, he climbs in a rope party, never alone, because in extreme environments, trust and collaboration are the only way to reach the summit.
Matteo shares lessons forged on remote walls where communication, shared responsibility, and clear leadership decide the outcome. He translates these insights into practical strategies for businesses striving to build stronger, more united teams.
His keynote gives audiences a vivid understanding of how to lead with clarity, inspire collective commitment, and create a team dynamic that thrives even under stress. Matteo shows that with the right leadership mindset, every summit becomes reachable together.
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