ABOUT ME

Acale heights. Gain perspectives.

My name is Maximilian Stangl.

I have always loved being outdoors and experiencing adventures — ever since I was a boy exploring the forest, playing in mountain streams, or digging snow caves. Mountain sports allow me to continue pursuing this spirit of adventure and curiosity, challenge myself, and grow beyond my limits. Even more than the athletic aspect, I am fascinated by the opportunity to be outside, experience nature, and learn more about myself, my own thinking, and my actions.

Over the years of guiding people in the mountains, I have repeatedly witnessed how contact with nature and being together in a group can foster the gaining of new perspectives. It’s not just about reaching the summit, but about what happens along the way — the highs and lows, the challenges, and the sense of community that arises when people achieve something together.

Through experiential education, which I discovered during my studies, I found a tool that enables the use of shared adventures in nature to encourage perspective shifts and promote personal and group growth.

In my work with draussen | erleben, I act as a facilitator and guide for these experiences. With my background as a mountain hiking guide and experiential educator, I create spaces where people can overcome fears, discover strengths, and grow together as a group. The range includes adventurous hikes, engaging group activities in nature to foster team spirit, and intensive, experience-oriented programs with clear objectives and reflective support.

I look forward to taking you on this journey.

If you want to learn more about me, my educational background, and other offers, please visit me at lahermax.at.