Our excitement increases as we take a look at the weather forecast: flurries are on the horizon…
A magic carpet of fresh white snow promises a perfect day out. Off to the storage room to prepare all of our equipment, then set the alarm clock at an ungodly hour in order to be the first to enjoy Mother Nature’s gift.
We are spoilt for choice as to where we will find the best pow, where is it safe enough for us to carve our lines through the freshies with our skis or snowboards. Thanks to our local knowledge, we can be sure to ride the most beautiful runs and couloirs around.
We start off early in the morning. The first gondola takes us to our first stop where we mount skins on our boards/skis and head off with our hearts pounding in anticipation to a nearby peak. And now to the highlight of the day: off we go into the fresh deep snow…
We repeat until exhaustion…care to join?
For the regions of the Bernese Oberland, the Jungfrau region (Niederhorn, First, Kleine Scheidegg, Schilthorn,) a flat rate of CHF 500.— applies, incl. beacon, shovel, max. 2 participants per guide. Rental of skins and freeride skis with touring bindings is not included.
Other areas: rates are more or less within this range, we will gladly provide you with a quote.
Locations
Our basecamp is in the Bernese Oberland and we can also count on passionate private guides in other regions of the Alps: the Engadine, Surselva, Arosa and Andermatt.
Highlight: Combine and enhance your adventure with an overnight stay in a mountain hotel. We can check availability for you.
Further information
Takes place daily, max. 6 people per guide, good overall fitness and confident skiing skills are a must, safety gear including avalanche beacon and shovel will be provided by us. If available, we recommend adhesive skins (for ascents) as well as an avalanche airbag. We also recommend using lifts, however this is not mandatory.
Experience the feeling of being a hunter while ice fishing just like our ancestors. Patience and skill are called for if you want to set a hook in a trout. Our guides help you and take care of the proper handling of your catch.
Our prey is lurking under a layer of ice several centimeters thick. First we have to cut a hole in the ice with a razor-sharp drill. Then we lay out the bait and wait. And wait. And wait…
In the meantime, our heart rate has slowed down due to the cold but this immediately changes as soon as the rod twitches for the first time. Now it all depends on skill to make sure the fish doesn’t get off the hook. As soon as you’ve pulled the fish through the hole in the ice, you can start thinking about how you will be preparing your dinner.
By the way, ice fishing is an intense experience for your kids as well. They will be sure to remember this adventure off the beaten track for years to come…
Location:
Hinterstockensee by the Stockhorn in the Bernese Oberland
Other lakes are on request and depend on the season
Ice fishing at the Lake Hinterstockensee, including the lift ride (with a half fare card), equipment, license, guide, CHF 168.- per person
You will get the equipment, ice drill, fishing rods, knives, bait, woolen blankets, permits and the know-how from your private guide.
Further information
Maximum group size per guide is 6 participants. Temperatures range from 0° to -20° C, appropriate clothing is mandatory. The ice needs to be at least 15 cm thick. Ice fishing season starts approximately mid December until approximately mid February.
Wander on snow covered trails and gaze up at frosty white treetops at your own pace. We will arrange your own personal tour and take you to locations far from the crowds.
The approximately 3 hour tours take place during the day, we will gladly accompany you on a special night tour if requested. Care to end the day with a tasty fondue in a rustic cabin? We will take you there.
Other regions (Engadin, Surselva, Andermatt) and/or tours with an overnight stay upon request
Further information
Take place daily, maximum 4 participants per guide, standard fitness and being able to walk upright is mandatory
Switzerland offers countless opportunities of a variety of hikes manageable without a guide. Since hiking has become very popular, it can sometimes get very stressful trying to avoid the crowds. Our basecamp private guide will lead you among remote trails through an alpine landscape, serve you a delicious picnic on the shores of a crystal clear mountain lake, drink water directly from the spring, and will show you empowering sites with a view, leaving you with a feeling of awe and gratitude for our natures gifts.
For the more popular trails, no guide is needed, the trails are very well marked. We will be on the remote trails. Discover unique regional features, have a chat with one of the local farmers about his work or marvel at the cultural heritage of the area. Your guide is a local and can tell you many a story about the area.
Depending on your choice, the hikes last from half a day to multi-day tours with overnight stays in mountain huts, in a bivy or in a nice hotel in the valley. Your guide will take care of the organization, catering and coordinating the luggage transport if necessary.
Our favorite regions are the Engadin, the Surselva as well as the remote trails of the Bernese Oberland. We will gladly put together a custom-made offer in the region of your preference.
We calculate CHF 350 for a private guide per half day, CHF 550 for a full day, excluding extra costs (meals, lift tickets if necessary, overnight stay on multi-day tours)
Further information
Maximum 4 participants per guide, good physical fitness is a must, children are welcome. Please send us your preferences concerning which region, your time range as well as what kind of overnight stay you would like (hotel, mountain hut or bivy).