BLOGS | Famke van der Elst

Hiking or skiing?

Skiing is great: you feel free, you're outside in nature, and if you want to you can go full tilt and you’ll get a [...]

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 [...]

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

Day 1: Les Contamines (Notre Dame de la Gorge) -> Les Chapieux What better birthday gift for your dog than a nearly week-long hike? [...]