02 Nov A new way to heli ski – mountaintop to lakeside
Make fresh tracks in the wilderness with a helicopter on standby and enjoy all the luxuries of Europe....
It’s all about you and the mountain
22 Sep A good heli-ski trip: the essentials
We love inventing new heli-ski trips. It is SO. MUCH. FUN. Right now we are planning a new, never-been-done-before experience, so here are our thoughts on what makes a good heli-ski trip. Pick someone who lives in the region Living and working in the area is more important...
31 Aug Climbing the Mont Blanc: what you need to know
Many people are interested in climbing the Mont Blanc, the highest peak in the European Alps. Here are our tips on what you should know before climbing the Mont Blanc...
31 Aug How to climb Mont Blanc: the process
This is the second in a series of two blogs on how to climb the Mont Blanc. Here I a link to the first one:https://swisskisafari.com/climbing-the-mont-blanc-what-you-need-to-know/ There are two main routes available to climb Mont Blanc. While neither could be called easy, one is less risky than...
03 Aug Alpine hiking in Europe at your own pace
It is hot hot right now. Everywhere. Temperature-wise I mean. So we’ve been doing some alpine hiking in Europe at altitude in the fresher mountain air: just what we need on a scorching hot day. Alpine hiking in Europe needs the perfect post-hike pause This week I...
13 Jul Celebrate Europe opening with a gift to the senses
We are incredibly relieved to see Europe opening its borders to tourism again. And just when the mountain wilderness is looking absolutely superb after a break from busy human activity. Three countries, one trip To really take advantage of Europe opening this summer, why not visit three...
22 Jun Hiking Vacations in Switzerland
Hiking Vacations in Switzerland are back Switzerland is finally starting to open up for hiking vacations again. We are welcoming Europeans first and hopefully international travelers later. Alpine social distancing While practicing my social distancing mountain biking this week I was caught off guard when greeted by a...
02 Jun The original ski safari
The original ski safari concept was born from the dream to provide unforgettable experiences that were both luxurious, and yet off the beaten track, where one can connect meaningfully with nature....
04 May Trekking Vacation in the Swiss Alps
Hike ancient waterways When you think about a trekking vacation in the Swiss Alps you don’t necessarily think of water. Why would you? Switzerland is a land locked country. However, water plays a big role in Swiss mythology and history as well as some of the spectacular...
27 Mar Corporate wellness reset
Corporate wellness is not a new concept. In these trying times stress is high for everyone, especially for top executives looking after their teams. Keeping companies running during the next few months will be hard. Shared wellness reset We all work better when we are healthy, whole...