Francesco Poderini, born in 81, has worked at the CENS (Centro Escursionistico Naturalistico Speleologico, that is Hiking Naturalistic Speleological Center) for more than 15 years.

At 22 followed his first training course of Speleology. For 5 years he has practiced speleological activities in Italy and abroad.

Even if he knew the world of climbing at 13, he has started climbing since he was 24. He is a FASI Climbing Instructor  and climbed many routes up to the 8a grade.