Originally from Kerry, Ireland, Tomas spent his childhood between the rugged Killarney National Park and the seaside town of Dingle, where his family had a caravan. His love for the outdoors inspired his travels to Africa, Canada, Nepal, and the Alps.

 

Tomas earned a degree in civil engineering while simultaneously working as a guide, honing his skills in the mountains as a mountain leader and on the rivers as a kayak guide.

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In 2018, the call of the mountains led Tomas to move to the French Alps, which gave him the opportunity to practice alpinism and pursue a full-time guiding career. He currently lives in Servoz, 10 minutes from Chamonix.

Vincent was born in Lyon but, since childhood, his heart has been in the mountains. He spent all his young years hiking in the French mountains.

 

After school, he studied mountain geography and environment for 5 years at university. However, he enjoys interacting with people, talking, laughing, sharing, walking, running... moving. Naturally, he became a passionate mountain leader.

 

He can't guarantee the weather, but he will give his best for you to have an unforgettable experience.

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Astrid is passionate about nature, and she loves to share the opportunity to connect with it. By doing so, she believes people can connect with their natural essence as well.

 

She is also passionate about sports; Astrid pushes her limits through trail races and by hanging on the side of a mountain, climbing multi-pitch routes.

 

Additionally, she enjoys discovering new landscapes and simply spending time alone in the wilderness, exploring and observing life.

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Cecilia Mariani was born in northern Italy and is an International Mountain Leader. Her passion for hiking began while spending her summer holidays in the Alps with her family. After living in the UK and Ireland for a while, she decided to pursue a career in hiking and become a guide.

 

She now works primarily in Scotland and the Alps, leading long-distance treks and showcasing the beauty of these distinct yet remarkable locations.

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When she's not working, Cecilia enjoys exploring new places around the world. She has hiked in various countries, from Europe to South America, and is always planning her next adventure.

 

Sometimes, she combines her love of hiking with her passion for writing, contributing articles and blog posts to various mountain magazines to inspire others to explore the mountains.

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Paolo comes from a small town in the Friuli region at the foot of the Alps. From a young age, he has practiced many outdoor activities such as hiking, climbing, cycling, and skiing. After spending many years as a non-professional soccer player, he found a new passion in trail and sky running competitions.

Paolo studied engineering at the University of Padova and became a drilling engineer. But after too much time spent in an office and at job sites, his love for the mountains led him to become a hiking guide.

When Paolo isn't in the mountains or the office, he dedicates his time to managing a holiday home where kids and families can enjoy the beauty of the Dolomites during summer and winter camps. He also likes acting in the local theater company, meeting up with friends, cooking, and reading.

Paolo speaks Italian, English, and some Spanish.

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Jonas Paurell, our co-founder,  is a photographer, UIMLA Mountain Leader, and explorer.

 

He grew up in between a great forest and the vast sea in Sweden. Throughout his childhood, he spent his time running in the forest, climbing cliffs, cycling, and painting.

 

He has been a creator of anything and everything for as long as he can remember, but over the last decade, hiking, travel, and adventure photography have become his main interests as they merge perfectly with his passion for the great outdoors and nature conservation.

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Fatima has been going to the mountains since she was 11 years old, and since then, it has become her playground.

 

A couple of years ago, she decided to delve into the professional side of mountaineering and began training to become a professional mountain guide. Now, Fatima is an aspirant UIAGM/IFMGA guide.

 

This journey has led her to explore beautiful mountains, tackle challenging climbing spots, and visit amazing countries, including Bolivia, Peru, Colombia, Mexico, and the Alps.

 

Fatima eagerly anticipates completing the UIAGM/IFMGA process and continuing to discover new places while expanding her knowledge and skills.

Fernando is a person who thrives on adventure, cultural discovery, and wilderness exploration.

 

He has a background in economics but has evolved into a professional and certified mountain guide and photographer from Quito, Ecuador. Check his  Instagram profile, @Fernando.davila88, to see his latest adventures.

 

Last but not least,  Fernando knows how to be safe out there. He holds an AIREE 2, a WFR certification, and he is finishing soon his IFMGA international certification.

Oliver has always been drawn to nature and adventure. At the age of 19, he left the south of France to live in the Alps and follow his path. Endurance sports have always defined his way of evolving in the mountains.

 

Today, his year is divided by ski mountaineering in winter and sky running the rest of the year. For Oliver, it's a way to create incredible memories, to discover the world, and to share these moments with people who share the same values.

 

His projects have taken him on long crossings in Alpine massifs, motivated by the beauty of a logical route.

 

When he needs to see something else to find balance, Oliver practices portrait and landscape photography, travels to cultures that are unfamiliar to him, and reads biography books.

 

Through his job as a mountain guide, Oliver wants to share everything that the mountains and training have brought him, but also to raise awareness about the preservation of the environment.