• Certified guided hiking If you want to get the most out of hiking in our mountains, consider hiring a professional guide. 

A certified hiking and trekking guide has been granted the authority by his or her government to lead walks in summer and winter on non-glaciated terrain. 

Certified hiking and trekking guides are skilled in both summer and winter travel and have completed courses on avalanche hazard assessment, mountain rescue and first aid, the use of transceivers, weather, flora and fauna, history, physiology of exercise and many other subjects. 

• What are the trails going to be like in the Alps? Hiking in the Alps is a wonderful experience. The history, food, views and above all, the trail network allow for an incredible experience. The trails are what get you to the most beautiful parts of the mountains. 

Each area of the Alps will have a dedicated trail crew spending the summer months maintaining and repairing damaged trails. For the most part, trails are in excellent condition. 
Where there is a risk of a fall or a tricky section, the trail crews have equipped these sections with cables and ladders for the safety of the walkers. This does not mean that each metre of trail is safe. There are objective dangers to walking in the mountains, such as rock fall, lightening and, of course, simply falling off the trail. 

We spend roughly 5 to 8 hours hiking. This of course takes into account stops for lunch, photographs and for taking in the incredible views. You may need to hike uphill for more than 3 hours, or roughly 1000 metres of vertical gain. The same may be expected for the descent. We often exceed 1000 metres on average. 

The Alps are steep, young mountains and therefore, you will be hiking uphill for several hours at one time. Unless you live in a mountainous area, you will have great difficulty in simulating a hike in the Alps. Trails will be steep at times, and walking poles can help you keeping your balance. Trail surfaces in the Alps change often. After a heavy thunderstorm, trails will be muddy and rock fall may occur. 

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• What is included in the price? My prices typically include all the guide fees and expenses. Travel, lift passes, local transfers, lunches, accomodation and personal insurance or equipment hire (excepted snowshoes and poles) are not included. 

• What accommodation do you use? My trips involve nights in middle altitude mountain huts where accommodation is usually in bunkrooms sleeping 4-8 people. 

• Who lead your trips? I lead myself all trips.

• How can I find out about hikes and schedules? Visit the calendar. Hikes are scheduled regularly on Sundays and Saturdays each month. You can also subscribe to the newsletter and get by email the dates of the next hiking trips. Hike schedules and Newsletters are published monthly. The online calendar is updated at that time.

• How large are your groups? The groups are usually between 5 and 12 people. My average group size is 6 people.If you have a larger private group, contact me to see what an appropriate trip would be.

• Where do I meet to go on a hike with you? We meet in front of the shop "Sport Eybl" in the Aussere Mariahilferstrasse (15th district - 200 m behind the Westbahnhof) for participants pick-up. Look for a group of people dressed in hiking clothes and boots. We usually meet at 7:30 AM. See below the map showing the meeting location:

• Do you offer group discounts? Yes, I am happy to give discounts to groups. Please contact me for further details. 

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• Is it OK if I've never backpacked before? I do not expect any prior backpacking or even hiking experience, however backpacking can be a physically demanding activity. All of my trips are differentiated by level of difficulty. Regardless of the difficulty of the hike, you can expect to carry between a 25 and 45 pound pack and the need for ankle-high trekking boots or very sturdy hiking shoes. 

I recommend starting an exercise routine several weeks to several months prior to your trip date. Many of my trips are at middle altitude, demanding at least a modest level of cardiovascular fitness.

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• Safety considerations Your safety is my top priority, followed by fun and comfort. Your hiking tour will be led by a professional guide. If you have any further questions about safety, please contact me for more information.

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• Equipment for a day hike:

Clothing:
□ Hat
□ Warm gloves
□ wool, part wool or synthetic T-shirt 
□ Sweater/jacket, wool or fleece
□ Mountain trouser
□ Rain jacket
□ Mountain boots covering your ankles. Your boots must be well broken in before the trip! Please do not let the enjoyment of your trip be severely compromised by blisters.

In the backpack (medium size - 40 l. max.):
□ Sunglasses
□ Thermos or water bottle
□ Sunblock and lip balm
□ Money (in case we make a break in a hut)
□ Lunch packet, emergency rations (chocolate, candy bars, etc.), personal snack food
□ Personal medications

Extras:
□ Rain trouser (to keep the trouser dry)
□ Headlamp
□ Toilet paper
□ Plastic bags to store gear inside your and for the waste
□ ID or passport, alpine club membership card, mobile phone, camera
□ Blister treatment. Compeed patches are the best.

• In case you have forgotten parts of your equipment at home, please be so kind as to let me know about it before starting the tour
• I bring along a comprehensive first aid kit on each trip
• Pack light and don't take too much (total weight: 5 - 7 kg)!

• Equipment for a day snowshoe hike:

Clothing
□ Warm hat
□ Warm gloves
□ T-shirt 
□ Sweater/jacket
□ Mountain trouser. Double–layer trouser (the ski trousers are ok)
□ Rain jacket
□ Mountain boots covering your ankles. Your boots must be well broken in before the trip! Please do not let the enjoyment of your trip be severely compromised by blisters.
□ warm socks

In the backpack (medium size - 40 l. max.)
□ Sunglasses
□ Thermos or water bottle
□ Sunblock and lip balm
□ Money (in case we make a break in a hut)
□ Lunch packet, emergency rations (chocolate, candy bars, etc.), personal snack food
□ Personal medications

Extras
□ Rain trouser (to keep the trouser dry)
□ Gaiters
□ Headlamp
□ Toilet paper
□ Plastic bags to store gear inside your and for the waste
□ ID or passport, alpine club membership card, mobile phone, camera
□ Blister treatment. Compeed patches are the best.

• In case you have forgotten parts of your equipment at home, please be so kind as to let me know about it before starting the tour
• I bring along a comprehensive first aid kit on each trip
• Pack light and don't take too much (total weight: 5 - 7 kg)!

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• Equipment for a hut to hut hike: I suggest you bring the following clothes and hiking gear during your summer hiking.

• Clothing:
□ Hat
□ Warm gloves
□ Wool, part wool or synthetic T-shirt
□ Sweater/jacket, wool or fleece
□ Mountain trouser
□ Rain jacket
□ Mountain boots covering your ankles. Your boots must be well broken in before the trip! Please do not let the enjoyment of your trip be severely compromised by blisters.

• In the backpack (medium size - 60 l. max.):
□ Sunglasses
□ Thermos or water bottle
□ Sunblock and lip balm
□ Money
□ Lunch packet, emergency rations (chocolate, candy bars, etc.), personal snack food
□ Headlamp
□ Personal medications
□ ID or passport, alpine club membership card, mobile phone, camera
□ Blister treatment. Compeed patches are the best.
□ Plastic bags to store gear inside your and for the waste
□ Sleeping bag for hut (cotton or silk) - light sleeping bag liner
□ Toiletry kit & small towel
□ Pocket knife

• Extras
□ Rain trouser (to keep the trouser dry)
□ Trekking poles
□ Toilet paper
□ Ear plugs

• In case you have forgotten parts of your equipment at home, please be so kind as to let me know about it before starting the tour.
• I bring along a comprehensive first aid kit on each trip.
• Pack light and don't take too much (max. 10 kg)!
 

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• I have other questions. Who should I ask? You may email me

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