Vallée de Joux and Lac de Joux – excursion tips and ideas
Bisses, bisses, irrigation channels. Three times the same, just called differently. Last weekend we learned that Val Venosta and Valais have striking similarities, not only in term
Serra de Tramuntana road trip in Mallorca
Um, sorry in advance. With this report, I once again throw my self-imposed image maximum overboard. But I have captured all our highlights along the Serra Tramuntana place by place
Skiing in Alberta – what you need to know:
A sign appears in front of me: “Scenic Road to Alaska”, turn left. I hesitate for a moment. That’s it for now. Turn on the indicator, turn towards Alaska and cont
Weekend tip: spring skiing in St. Moritz
Sometimes it takes several attempts before something grabs you. For example, I felt the same way until last weekend with spring skiing. For a long time, I was of the opinion that s
Jasper National Park – an icy affair
Yawning emptiness. In contrast to the hustle and bustle of the summer high season, there are only a few noses to be found in Jasper’s shopping mile in the winter months. Jasp
Banff – things to do and see in winter
First stop: Banff. After a sleepless night – thanks to jet lag – in Calgary, I make my way towards Banff National Park with the onset of dusk. It is interesting to know that th
Pustertal for connoisseurs
How small the world is, we recently realized in Val Pusteria. For the second time we visited this quiet South Tyrolean valley, which leads from Brunico towards East Tyrol. This tim
Sellaronda – skiing enjoyment in the Dolomites
It’s been a year since I first caught a glimpse of the magical Dolomites from afar. At that time, I had the desire to ski surrounded by this unique UNESCO World Heritage Site
Action in Sölden – on the trail of James Bond
“Are you going to Sölden?” asks a young gentleman with a heavy suitcase at the bus stop in Ötztal Downtown, photographing at the same time the less than idyllic scene
Aletsch Arena – 7 tips for the winter around Bettmeralp
In between, I receive mails from blog readers who ask me for winter tips. “Which ski resort can you recommend to me”? Or “which ski resort do you like best?”
Snowshoe tip Aletschwald – quiet happiness found
A critical look at my footwear and the snowshoes and poles are pressed into my hands. Of course, I dutifully laced up my hiking boots. We made an appointment with mountain guide Ma
I fly! – a dream day on the Belalp
“But not on skis!” I look at Raoul in amazement and go through all the emergency scenarios at the same time. What if I get tangled up or twist my legs when landing?! &#