BLOGS | Famke van der Elst

Wildcamping in the Swiss Alps

3 years ago, when I was more or less compelled to walk the Tour du Mont Blanc with a full set of camping gear [...]

What do you need a map for? There are signposts everywhere. That’s what I used to think, until our almost-adventure in 2008 in the [...]

Some useful tips for hiking in the Alps 1. Start preparing your hike at home! Maybe you don’t know, but in the mountains you [...]

Hiking with dogs Discovering the mountains with your dog In the past, I used to enjoy the thrill of extreme activities. However, I [...]

Last week I’ve received a couple of messages saying: I would love to discover the mountains with you and your adorable dog. I’ve sad [...]

The first snow of the year always brings out in me a wave of childlike happiness! The joy of opening the window and looking [...]