20 Questions for Alexander Megos

Climber and YouTuber Magnus Midtbo met German professional climber Alexander Megos and asked him 20 short questions. The entertaining interview is available here.

würde megos Do you prefer climbing 9c or bouldering 9A? Or what is Mego’s favorite YouTube channel? These and other questions about climbing and private life are answered by Midtbo in a short interview with Alexander Megos.

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