Hans-Inge Klette grew up with cross-country skiing, developing a strong endurance foundation from an early age. At the age of 18, he was introduced to ski mountaineering, a sport that quickly captured his interest through its combination of speed, technique, and freedom in the mountains. A key inspiration in his early career was former Norwegian ski mountaineer Lars Erik Skjervheim, who comes from the same hometown and helped spark Hans-Inge’s ambition to pursue the sport at a competitive level.
One of his proudest achievements so far is finishing second in a Sprint World Cup race in Ponte di Legno in 2021, a result that confirmed his place among the top athletes in the discipline. Since then, he has continued to focus on developing as an athlete while maintaining a strong connection to the enjoyment that first drew him to the sport.
A typical training day begins early, with a morning ski session lasting several hours. After returning home, Hans-Inge prioritizes recovery with a good lunch and rest before heading out again in the afternoon for a shorter ski or a run. His approach to competition is straightforward: staying in a positive mental state, enjoying the event, and doing his best in the moment.
Outside of winter, he works as a carpenter during spring and summer, appreciating the balance between physical work and elite sport. When not training or competing, he enjoys paragliding, another way of experiencing the mountains from a different perspective.
Looking ahead, his goals include performing well at the Olympic Games and continuing to enjoy iconic races such as the ISMF World Championship Long Distance Pierra Menta. Through his sport, Hans-Inge hopes to show how ski mountaineering allows athletes to move quickly and efficiently through the mountains while having fun and embracing the unique experiences the sport offers.
