Still Alive - Klaas Willems

Klaas Willems is a Rock Climber who, due to his Cystic Fibrosis, has dedicated his life to climbing in clean air. He has bolted hundreds of routes in non-polluted areas like Sardinia, Italy and found great success and peace in the process. His journey takes on a new dimension when he is also diagnosed with cancer.
This multi-ward-winning documentary tells the story of Klaas.
Film Credits:
Climber: Klaas Willems ( / klaas_willems )
Director: Santino Martirano ( / tinomartirano )
Editor: Brian Szymanski ( / brianszymanski )
Color: Clinton Hollister ( / clintonkhollister )
Sound Design: Hayley Kay ( / __haykay__ )
Music: Cleod9 Music (@cleod9music) , Goth Babe (@gothbabemusic)
Sponsors: Petzl, La Sportiva, Rocky Talkie, Muco.be
Additional Footage: Klaas Willems, Erik WIllems, Sean Villanueva, Nico Favresse, Paolo Stagnoli, Vincent Schampaert, Rafael Thomele, Maay Sterckx, David Steele, Cat Geras, Tim Dedobbeleer, Peter Raquet

[@Corsairtux]

What an inspiring story! thanks for sharing it

[@frankthetank6558]

You have all the vibes, and the joy of just looking at a good line comes through the video. It’s a joy and a pleasure to watch you! Live deliberately brother!!!!

[@altcineva4188]

Beautiful and very inspiring.

[@mwmentor]

Thanks for sharing your journey with us to date Klaas. You truly are an inspiration to watch and to listen to. I have had some friends with CF in the past who are sadly no longer with - I don't know if you every knew of them - Stefan Kratz and Fran Levy. When Stafan passed, he was the oldest CF sufferer at the time... that was a while ago. You have remarkable determination. I wish you everything of the best as you continue your journey. I am glad too, that the medications for CF are improving all the time. That is really awesome. Take care and keep on climbing!!

[@Babba16]

Epic is not enough to describe this

[@papaspeleo]

Very inspirational and again a living proof that the mind is more powerful than the flesh. Behold if you take to much faith in allopathy! All the best

[@danamarlin]

Incredible story, thank you Klaas!

[@rocknrollermaster]

This is such a great and inspiring story! Thank you for sharing it!

[@samh2023]

A great film. An even greater man and friend. Love you brother

[@storm7063]

beautifull video!!!

[@aramghevorgyan1998]

God bless you Klaas.

[@alexisevrard8293]

World Klaas video!

[@keevyraes]

Prachtig

[@rockstarjazzcat]

🙏🏻

[@gba.87]

❤️

[@GML890]

God works in strange ways and He wants us to climb ;)

[@djsdownhill2010]

Yes he does!

[@alpinejonny]

There is no god. Climbing is awesome though.

[@kenjee5]

I think medicine should also dig itself out of the stone age because their diagnoses are so static, even though they all know about that scientific phrase: facts are facts only until further verification. And this concrete belief in facts, delusional though they may be, shuts down everything in most people. Diagnosis, treatment is one thing. But as many philosophers have said, doctors need a communication center where we talk to clients about the impact and possibilities of diagnosis.

[@papaspeleo]

True, allopathy is a scam. All the best to you.

[@arnau.]

As a climber with CF as well I am impressed and moved to hear your story. You are an inspiration for us. Keep pushing the limits, you have lungs of steel. 🤘🫁❤️

[@jyb9243]