April 2025
Why Training for a Mountain Trek Is a Smart Idea
(+ Training Schedule)
Hiking might not seem like a high-intensity sport, but don't underestimate it: a multi-day trek through the mountains can be surprisingly demanding — especially [...]
February 2024
Google maps, signposts or a mountain leader?
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 [...]
January 2022
Tips for hiking in the Alps
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 [...]
Discovering the mountains with your dog
Hiking with dogs Discovering the mountains with your dog In the past, I used to enjoy the thrill of extreme activities. However, I [...]
February 2024
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 [...]
January 2022
Wildcamping in the Swiss Alps
7 years ago, when I was more or less compelled to walk the Tour du Mont Blanc with a full set of camping gear [...]