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 [...]
The white & wild ? mountains of the Jura
The first snow of the year always brings out in me a wave of childlike happiness! The joy of opening the window and looking [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Tour du Mont Blanc
Day 1: Les Contamines (Notre Dame de la Gorge) -> Les Chapieux What better birthday gift for your dog than a nearly week-long hike? [...]
LESS IS MORE!
If you're heading out into the mountains for multiple days, it's crucial to pack the right gear and keep in mind that you'll be [...]
OLLE’s legacy
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 [...]