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After a long period as a nomadic mountaineer, I began my studies to become a Mountain Guide, turning my passion into a profession and finding my office in the environment where he thrives.\n\nSince 2000, I had worked professionally as a guide, accumulating extensive experience worldwide, traveling and learning from various guiding companies.\nI currently have two base camps throughout the year: the Aran Valley in the heart of the Pyrenees and Iceland, the magical island. I work as a freelance guide and collaborate with various companies in areas such as teacher training, consulting, and, of course, guiding.\nWith me, you are guaranteed professionalism, passion, and safety.","location":"Spain","certifications":[{"title":"IFMGA Mountain Guide","verified":true,"verifiedDate":"2026-06-03T09:45:52.548Z","certifyingBody":"IFMGA","certificateNumber":"566","certificationType":"custom","verificationStatus":"verified","certificateDocument":"63abbe28-00ed-4b29-84e5-56f134d56970/certificates/cert-1780476548387-ytpodq.jpg"}],"specialties":["Rock Climbing","Via Ferrata","Scrambling","Ice Climbing","Alpine Hiking","Winter Hiking","Trekking","Mountaineering","Alpine Touring"],"languages":["English","Spanish","Italian"],"experience_years":16,"guiding_areas":["Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici, Pyrenees, Spain","Vall d'Aran, Pyrenees, Spain","pyrenees, Maladeta Aneto, Spain"],"verified":true,"image":"https://ohecxwxumzpfcfsokfkg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/hero-images/63abbe28-00ed-4b29-84e5-56f134d56970/profile-1780476548152.jpg"},{"slug":"tjeerd","url":"https://madetohike.com/guides/tjeerd","name":"Tjeerd Wits","bio":"As a certified International Mountain Leader (UIMLA) and physical geographer (Earth Sciences) I travelled the world, cycling the Silk Route, mapping mountains, climbing mountains in Central Asia (Tadzjikistan) but currently focussing on Italy, Lapland, Sierra Nevada & the beautiful Pamir mountains. \n\nGoing to the mountains is coming home.\n\nPlease come and lets explore together.\n\nSimply enjoy 💛 \n\n","location":"Italy","certifications":[{"title":"UIMLA/IML (International Mountain Leader)","verified":true,"addedDate":"2026-08-12T15:55:48.288Z","badgeColor":"#881337","expiryDate":"2030-08-01","description":"","isNewlyAdded":true,"verifiedDate":"2026-08-12T17:05:08.190Z","certifyingBody":"UIMLA","certificationId":"uimla-iml","certificateNumber":"047 2026 2492","certificationType":"standard","verificationStatus":"verified","certificateDocument":"c9bdd7f3-b6c8-43f2-96db-c02e24c45d77/certificates/cert-1786550148288-9d0h2.jpg","verificationPriority":1}],"specialties":["Alpine Hiking","Winter Hiking","Trekking","Backpacking","Multi-day Expeditions"],"languages":["English"],"experience_years":15,"guiding_areas":["Monta Rosa Massif, Piemonte, Italy"],"verified":true,"image":"https://ohecxwxumzpfcfsokfkg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/hero-images/c9bdd7f3-b6c8-43f2-96db-c02e24c45d77/profile-1780120292509.jpg"},{"slug":"cal-lowey","url":"https://madetohike.com/guides/cal-lowey","name":"Cal Lowey","bio":"My name is Cal. 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Trained as a business lawyer, then manager of a large sports shop, a biathlete and trail runner, it was my role as a guide that ultimately allowed me to establish a more structured and safe framework for my wanderings, whilst never losing my sense of wonder and curiosity. It is with this mindset that I now love to explore and share the mountains here and elsewhere, preferably on multi-day hikes, so that we have time to soak up the landscapes that change with the passing days and seasons.","location":"Switzerland","certifications":[{"title":"UIMLA/IML (International Mountain Leader)","badgeColor":"#881337","expiryDate":"2026-12-19","verifiedBy":"admin","verifiedDate":"2026-07-19T06:26:35.669Z","certifyingBody":"UIMLA","certificationId":"uimla-iml","certificationType":"standard","certificateDocument":"1fb9caf5-058b-4a17-a012-e2af1257e795/certificates/cert-1784440067556-nr8srm.pdf","verificationPriority":1},{"title":"Éducateur sportif","badgeColor":"#881337","expiryDate":"2029-12-10","verifiedBy":"admin","verifiedDate":"2026-07-19T06:26:35.669Z","certifyingBody":"Ministere Des Sports (France)","certificationType":"custom","certificateDocument":"1fb9caf5-058b-4a17-a012-e2af1257e795/certificates/cert-1784440067588-9hbx1.pdf","verificationPriority":1}],"specialties":["Alpine Hiking","Winter Hiking","Trekking","Backpacking"],"languages":["English","French"],"experience_years":11,"guiding_areas":["Mont Blanc Massif, French Alps, France","Alta Via 1 & Alta Via 2, Dolomites, Italy","Jura Mountains, Other Regions, France","Serra de Tramuntana, Mallorca, Spain","Gran Paradiso National Park, Aosta Valley, Italy","Zermatt & Matterhorn, Valais (Wallis), Switzerland"],"verified":true,"image":"https://ohecxwxumzpfcfsokfkg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/hero-images/1fb9caf5-058b-4a17-a012-e2af1257e795/profile-1784440067366.jpg"},{"slug":"emily-wheatley","url":"https://madetohike.com/guides/emily-wheatley","name":"Emily Wheatley","bio":"My name is Emily. 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I am a certified mountain leader (Accompagnateur en Montagne) and a lifelong mountaineer, with years of personal practice across ice climbing, ski touring, rock and trad routes, and alpinism throughout the Alps. I'm also a certified personal trainer (University of Lausanne) and a keen sportswoman at heart. A former competitive karateka (French Championships, UK university championships) who has traded the dojo for ultramarathons, orienteering races and her love of the outdoors.\n\nI love sharing the kind of challenge that changes how you see yourself: the climbs and hikes that ask more of you than you thought you had, and give it back tenfold.\n\nFluent in four languages, and always eager to discover new places or show off my favorite spots, I look forward to meeting you on the trail soon.","location":"Switzerland","certifications":[{"title":"AMM (Accompagnateur en Montagne, France)","addedDate":"2026-08-12T16:29:43.233Z","badgeColor":"#22c55e","expiryDate":"2028-05-02","verifiedBy":"admin","description":"","verifiedDate":"2026-08-12T17:18:53.571Z","certifyingBody":"ENSA","certificationId":"amm-france","certificateNumber":"07402ED0397","certificationType":"standard","certificateDocument":"563cdff5-644a-4626-897a-3341af4d25b0/certificates/cert-1786552183233-3gy0ss.pdf","verificationPriority":2},{"title":"AMM (Accompagnateur en Montagne, France)","addedDate":"2026-08-12T16:32:44.594Z","badgeColor":"#22c55e","expiryDate":"2028-05-02","verifiedBy":"admin","description":"","isNewlyAdded":true,"verifiedDate":"2026-08-12T17:18:53.571Z","certifyingBody":"ENSA","certificationId":"amm-france","certificateNumber":"07402ED0397","certificationType":"standard","certificateDocument":"563cdff5-644a-4626-897a-3341af4d25b0/certificates/cert-1786552364594-a6wv9.pdf","verificationPriority":2}],"specialties":["Trekking","Backpacking","Alpine Touring","Multi-day Expeditions","Alpine Hiking","Winter Hiking"],"languages":["English","Italian","French","Spanish"],"experience_years":25,"guiding_areas":["Mont blanc, dolomites, Swiss alps, French alps, Haute savoie, France","Italian Alps, Italy"],"verified":true,"image":"https://ohecxwxumzpfcfsokfkg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/hero-images/guides/563cdff5-644a-4626-897a-3341af4d25b0/avatar/1786551715615-kcows5xw.webp"},{"slug":"grandhiker","url":"https://madetohike.com/guides/grandhiker","name":"Marc Grand d'Hauteville","bio":"Marc Grand Hiker is a Swiss mountain hiking guide in the Vaud Alps and Swiss Prealps.\n\nHe leads adults into terrain at a deliberate pace — not to conquer, but to discover. Landscapes, geology, fauna, flora: the mountain speaks, and he helps you listen.\n\nGuiding in French and German-speaking Switzerland, his practice is rooted in one thing: transmission.","location":"Switzerland","certifications":[{"title":"Wanderleiter (Switzerland)","badgeColor":"#22c55e","verifiedBy":"admin","verifiedDate":"2026-07-28T16:16:43.238Z","certifyingBody":"SBV / Regional","certificationId":"wanderfuhrer-ch","certificationType":"standard","certificateDocument":"eafeaf26-dbb2-46d3-9dc0-ef25114ef818/certificates/cert-1785252946937-wcn7di.pdf","verificationPriority":2}],"specialties":["Alpine Hiking","Winter Hiking","Trekking","Backpacking","Alpine Touring","Wildlife Watching","Multi-day Expeditions"],"languages":["English","French","German"],"experience_years":0,"guiding_areas":["Swiss Alps, Switzerland"],"verified":true,"image":"https://ohecxwxumzpfcfsokfkg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/hero-images/eafeaf26-dbb2-46d3-9dc0-ef25114ef818/profile-1785252946619.jpg"},{"slug":"chloe-auger","url":"https://madetohike.com/guides/chloe-auger","name":"Chloe Auger","bio":"My name is Chloe and I started guiding at 18 years old as a ski instructor in New Zealand. Now I'm based on the other side of the world with what I think is an incredible job: hiking guide on the island of Ibiza. Forget your preconceived ideas of Ibiza as just a party destination. Come discover some of the most beautiful hidden places on this gem in the Mediterranean. 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I also lead treks in Norway's Lofoten Islands and Sweden's Abisko National Park. What draws me to this work is simple: a deep love for animals, mountains, glaciers, and volcanoes. 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For me, hiking is about much more than simply getting from \nA to B. I love being outdoors, discovering new trails and sharing the little details, stories and special places that make a landscape unique.\n\nThrough my guided tours, I want visitors to experience the Hunsrück and Middle Rhine the way I know and love them: authentic, diverse and full of hidden gems. My hikes are not about covering as many kilometres as possible, but about enjoying nature, discovering the region and having a great time together.\n\nWhether it’s a relaxed scenic hike, a more adventurous trail or a magical night beneath the stars, I want my guests to return home with more than just photos – I want them to take home a memorable experience and a real connection to this beautiful region.","location":"Germany","certifications":[{"title":"Wanderführer (Germany)","badgeColor":"#22c55e","verifiedBy":"admin","verifiedDate":"2026-08-10T22:05:38.145Z","certifyingBody":"DWV / Regional","certificationId":"wanderfuhrer-de","certificationType":"standard","certificateDocument":"f3526336-9a30-41b7-849a-a903571688f4/certificates/cert-1786396215674-r46jxc.pdf","verificationPriority":2},{"title":"Wanderführer (Germany)","badgeColor":"#22c55e","verifiedBy":"admin","verifiedDate":"2026-08-10T22:05:38.145Z","certifyingBody":"DWV / Regional","certificationId":"wanderfuhrer-de","certificationType":"standard","certificateDocument":"f3526336-9a30-41b7-849a-a903571688f4/certificates/cert-1786396215678-jgrvhh.jpg","verificationPriority":2}],"specialties":["Trekking"],"languages":["English","German","Dutch"],"experience_years":0,"guiding_areas":["Middle Rhine Valley, Hunsrück, Germany"],"verified":true,"image":"https://ohecxwxumzpfcfsokfkg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/hero-images/f3526336-9a30-41b7-849a-a903571688f4/profile-1786396215453.jpg"},{"slug":"alessandro-ciardi-dupre","url":"https://madetohike.com/guides/alessandro-ciardi-dupre","name":"Alessandro Ciardi Dupre","bio":"Born and raised in the heart of Tuscany, I’ve always felt most at home in nature. Ever since I was a child, the mountains, forests, and wild landscapes have been my playground, my classroom, and my greatest source of inspiration.\n\nBefore following my true passion, I spent several years working in the hospitality industry, where I learned that creating unforgettable experiences is all about connecting with people. Eventually, I made the decision to leave that world behind and turn my lifelong love for the outdoors into a career.\n\nToday, I’m a Certified Environmental Hiking Guide and Ski Instructor, and I’m fortunate enough to call this my everyday life. 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I guide people through the mountains I know and love most, the Alps of this region, sharing not just routes, but a way of experiencing nature that is authentic, safe, and deeply human.\n\nMy work is about creating meaningful days outdoors: from the first briefing to the last step on the trail, I take care of the details so you can focus on enjoying the journey. I guide hikes and treks across the Alps and mountains around the world, always adapting each experience to the group, the conditions, and the season.\n\nI’ve spent many years working in alpine refuges, which taught me how to welcome people, manage different needs, and create a warm, friendly atmosphere even in remote places. That same spirit is what I bring to every hike: professionalism, but also simplicity, connection, and a sense of sharing.\n\nRecently, I returned from four months in the Argentine Andes, exploring and trekking independently.","location":"Italy","certifications":[{"title":"UIMLA/IML (International Mountain Leader)","verified":true,"badgeColor":"#881337","verifiedDate":"2026-08-02T09:06:01.051Z","certifyingBody":"UIMLA","certificationId":"uimla-iml","certificateNumber":"IT-21C00027","certificationType":"standard","verificationStatus":"verified","certificateDocument":"1210448f-b232-4ad6-ab64-bdc2315e4557/certificates/cert-1785648183709-uafsnl.jpg","verificationPriority":1}],"specialties":["Alpine Hiking","Winter Hiking","Trekking","Backpacking","Multi-day Expeditions"],"languages":["English","Italian","French","Spanish"],"experience_years":1,"guiding_areas":["Maritime Alps, Italy"],"verified":true,"image":"https://ohecxwxumzpfcfsokfkg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/hero-images/1210448f-b232-4ad6-ab64-bdc2315e4557/profile-1785648183557.jpg"},{"slug":"ricardo-vila","url":"https://madetohike.com/guides/ricardo-vila","name":"Ricardo Ávila","bio":"I grew up in a farming family on Pico Island, in the Azores, where my father raised dairy cattle. Here, working with cows meant spending my days surrounded by nature, walking across mountains, exploring forests and following old shepherds' paths. Without realizing it, this lifestyle shaped who I am and gave me a deep connection to the island.\n\nThat passion naturally evolved into trail running and exploration. I have spent countless hours discovering Pico's hidden trails, many of which are rarely known even by locals. Today, I am a certified guide with more than 600 ascents of Pico Mountain, sharing not only its landscapes but also its history, geology and stories.\n\nRecently, I became a psychologist, bringing together my two greatest passions: mental health and nature. 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Over the past two years, I've led treks and scrambles across Snowdonia, the Cairngorms, and up around Ben Nevis. I also take people into the Cambrian Mountains and over Cadair Idris when they want something quieter. I plan multi-day trips for those who like to go deeper, and I bring my camera along on photography tours because light and landscape are half the reason I'm out here. Wildlife watching fits naturally into that rhythm. 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Mi trabajo consiste en acompañar a personas de todos los niveles para que puedan disfrutar de la montaña de forma segura, divertida y adaptada a sus capacidades.\n\nAdemás de ejercer como guía, soy profesor de Formación Profesional en el ámbito de las actividades de montaña y aventura, formando a futuros profesionales del sector. Esta combinación entre la práctica y la enseñanza me permite mantener una visión actualizada y rigurosa de la seguridad, la técnica y la planificación de actividades al aire libre.\n\nMe gusta que cada salida sea una experiencia única, donde los participantes disfruten de la actividad y sus valores naturales.\n\nMi filosofía es sencilla: seguridad, profesionalidad y calidad.\n\nSi buscas un guía cercano, comprometido y apasionado por la naturaleza, estaré encantado de acompañarte en tu próxima aventura.\n","location":"Spain","certifications":[{"title":"Técnico deportivo en barrancos","verified":true,"verifiedDate":"2026-06-23T15:17:12.150Z","certifyingBody":"Departament d’Educació (Catalunya-Spain)","certificationType":"custom","verificationStatus":"verified","certificateDocument":"08ceae94-03c8-4830-9a3e-7aab5669073e/certificates/cert-1782227708814-k5azv.jpg"},{"title":"Técnico deportivo en Media Montaña","verified":true,"verifiedDate":"2026-06-23T15:17:12.150Z","certifyingBody":"Departament d’Educació","certificationType":"custom","verificationStatus":"verified","certificateDocument":"08ceae94-03c8-4830-9a3e-7aab5669073e/certificates/cert-1782227708841-n0uyr.jpg"},{"title":"Técnico superior en Snowboard","verified":true,"verifiedDate":"2026-06-23T15:17:12.150Z","certifyingBody":"Departament d’Educació","certificationType":"custom","verificationStatus":"verified","certificateDocument":"08ceae94-03c8-4830-9a3e-7aab5669073e/certificates/cert-1782227708874-jometg.jpg"}],"specialties":["Via Ferrata","Alpine Hiking","Winter Hiking","Trekking","Backpacking","Mountaineering","Scrambling","Glacier Trekking"],"languages":["Spanish"],"experience_years":17,"guiding_areas":["Aigüestortes i Estany de Sant Maurici, Pyrenees, Spain","GR11, Pyrenees, Spain","Montserrat, Other Regions, Spain","Añisclo Escuaín & Pineta Canyons, Pyrenees, Spain","Maladeta Aneto, Pyrenees, Spain","Ordesa y Monte Perdido National Park, Pyrenees, Spain","Pic de Ratera Circuit, Pyrenees, Spain","Vall d'Aran, Pyrenees, Spain"],"verified":true,"image":"https://ohecxwxumzpfcfsokfkg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/hero-images/08ceae94-03c8-4830-9a3e-7aab5669073e/profile-1782227708569.jpg"},{"slug":"maevaguichaoua","url":"https://madetohike.com/guides/maevaguichaoua","name":"Maëva Guichaoua","bio":"Maëva, professeure de yoga & créatrice d'aventures en pleine nature.\n\nAmoureuse depuis toujours des grands espaces et notamment de la montagne, de couchers de soleil, de nature sauvage et préservée, je suis une yogini randonneuse, passionnée par les sports outdoor et la découverte de nouvelles activités.\n\nLe sport a toujours fait partie de ma vie et je suis convaincue de ses bienfaits pour notre corps, mais également pour notre esprit et notre âme. J’aime aussi prendre du temps pour moi en me déconnectant de tout ce qui m’entoure le temps de quelques heures ou quelques jours. Le mouvement et l’activité ne sont pas incompatibles avec l’immobilité et l’inaction. Ils sont mêmes indispensables l’un pour l’autre, tels le yin et le yang.","location":"France","certifications":[],"specialties":["Alpine Hiking","Glacier Trekking","Trekking","Winter Hiking","Backpacking","Mountaineering","Alpine Touring","Multi-day Expeditions"],"languages":["English","French","Spanish"],"experience_years":5,"guiding_areas":["GR10, Pyrenees, France","Néouvielle Nature Reserve, Pyrenees, France","Pic du Midi de Bigorre, Pyrenees, France","Pyrenees National Park, Pyrenees, France","Mont Blanc Massif, French Alps, France","Chamonix-Mont Blanc, French Alps, France"],"verified":true,"image":"https://ohecxwxumzpfcfsokfkg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/hero-images/95f6117c-c31e-4c58-be48-8e6b17489c23/profile-1785618580398.jpg"},{"slug":"annie-fenton","url":"https://madetohike.com/guides/annie-fenton","name":"Annie Fenton","bio":"My name is Annie and I’ve always felt at home in the mountains, whether I’m hiking, wild camping, skiing, or climbing. I decided to become a mountain leader so I could help others find their own version of joy in nature, and to show that you don’t have to look a certain way, or have a certain level of fitness, in order to belong outside. ","location":"United Kingdom","certifications":[],"specialties":["Trekking","Backpacking"],"languages":["English"],"experience_years":0,"guiding_areas":["Brecon Beacons, Wales, United Kingdom","Snowdonia, Wales, United Kingdom"],"verified":true,"image":"https://ohecxwxumzpfcfsokfkg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/hero-images/6d0d43a3-88b5-4fe0-9019-8059fbe26a8d/profile-1786224080872.jpg"},{"slug":"tiagotorrinha","url":"https://madetohike.com/guides/tiagotorrinha","name":"Tiago Torrinha","bio":"UIMLA-certified Mountain Guide (AEGM, Spain), with a technical mountaineering background built through training and practice in demanding terrain across Patagonia, the Himalaya, Morocco, and the Mont Blanc massif. Guides alpine treks on real mountain terrain — routes with genuine altitude, exposure, and logistics, led with the judgement that comes from technical training, not adventure-tourism packaging. Best suited for hikers who already have some experience and want to go further: longer days, higher terrain, and routes that ask more of you — without this being about summit pushes or technical ascents. Focused on sound decision-making and a well-run trek, from planning through to the mountain itself.","location":"France","certifications":[{"title":"UIMLA/IML (International Mountain Leader)","verified":true,"addedDate":"2026-07-08T14:30:41.154Z","badgeColor":"#881337","expiryDate":"2026-12-31","description":"","isNewlyAdded":true,"verifiedDate":"2026-07-08T14:31:07.442Z","certifyingBody":"UIMLA","certificationId":"uimla-iml","certificateNumber":"002010","certificationType":"standard","verificationStatus":"verified","certificateDocument":"88494582-ef18-4d47-aec9-738058d11fc2/certificates/cert-1783521041155-fppx3w.jpg","verificationPriority":1}],"specialties":["Rock Climbing","Scrambling","Alpine Hiking","Trekking","Backpacking","Mountaineering","Multi-day Expeditions"],"languages":["English","Spanish","Portuguese"],"experience_years":5,"guiding_areas":["Chamonix-Mont Blanc, French Alps, France"],"verified":true,"image":"https://ohecxwxumzpfcfsokfkg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/hero-images/guides/88494582-ef18-4d47-aec9-738058d11fc2/avatar/1783521130573-61djzjm4.webp"},{"slug":"johanna-hofmann","url":"https://madetohike.com/guides/johanna-hofmann","name":"Johanna Hofmann","bio":"Hi, I’m Jo, a qualified Mountain Leader and outdoor instructor. My journey into becoming a hiking guide started with learning to believe in myself.\n\nFor a long time, I didn’t feel confident in my own abilities or comfortable stepping outside my comfort zone. Hiking gradually changed that. One of the biggest turning points was completing my first multi-day trek through remote terrain. Navigating unfamiliar landscapes, being responsible for myself and overcoming the challenges along the way taught me some of the most valuable lessons and helped me become someone who trusts herself.\n\nHiking became much more than walking through beautiful landscapes. It helped me build confidence, challenge myself and discover what I was capable of. Now, I want to share that experience with others — helping people feel comfortable, confident and inspired to explore the outdoors and perhaps discover a little more about what they are capable of too.","location":"United Kingdom","certifications":[{"title":"ML (Mountain Leader, UK)","verified":true,"badgeColor":"#22c55e","verifiedDate":"2026-07-26T11:03:14.310Z","certifyingBody":"Mountain Training UK","certificationId":"ml-uk","certificateNumber":"1331420","certificationType":"standard","verificationStatus":"verified","certificateDocument":"07d2925c-8a2f-488b-b77d-d71d9e23b20a/certificates/cert-1785062341342-ta55j.pdf","verificationPriority":2},{"title":"FAW (First Aid at Work, UK)","verified":true,"badgeColor":"#0d9488","verifiedDate":"2026-07-26T11:03:14.310Z","certifyingBody":"HSE-approved provider","certificationId":"faw","certificationType":"standard","verificationStatus":"verified","certificateDocument":"07d2925c-8a2f-488b-b77d-d71d9e23b20a/certificates/cert-1785062341385-3e5tmr.pdf","verificationPriority":2}],"specialties":["Trekking","Backpacking","Wildlife Watching"],"languages":["English","German"],"experience_years":4,"guiding_areas":["Snowdonia, Wales, United Kingdom","Brecon Beacons, Wales, United Kingdom"],"verified":true,"image":null},{"slug":"stiina-kristal","url":"https://madetohike.com/guides/stiina-kristal","name":"Stiina Kristal","bio":"Despite originating from a very flat country called Estonia, I’m a passionate mountain-lover, gear nerd and experienced thruhiker. 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So far, I have rediscovered over 100 routes that are associated with well over 1000 escapers & evaders throughout the Pyrenees. The database is ever expanding, there are now at least 20 routes of SOE agents including several females.\n\nThe routes vary from 3km to 250km, with the terrain varying from easy to very difficult. 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I thus created Along the Ridge to offer my hikes to everyone.\n\nI have a particular passion for multi-day mountain trekking. I enjoy traversing ridges and summits with my camera to capture superb images of my hikes. 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From trees to geology, low flying planes and route knowledge, the questions are endless and knowledge prompts from clients are always welcome so don't be afraid to ask me anything about our day! \n\nI've completed the Wainwright's 3 times allowing me to have extensive knowledge and experience on the trails and paths which connect lakeland, in turn making a bespoke day out or a hidden gem with less foot fall an easy task.\n\nIf you're heading to the Lake District and you need a local guide, be sure to get in touch, I will honour the time spent with any I get to share steps with and enjoy spilling out passion for the local area :) \n\nFitz","location":"United Kingdom","certifications":[{"title":"ML (Mountain Leader, UK)","verified":true,"badgeColor":"#22c55e","verifiedDate":"2026-07-13T19:12:06.113Z","certifyingBody":"Mountain Training UK","certificationId":"ml-uk","certificationType":"standard","verificationStatus":"verified","certificateDocument":"c71ca564-632b-4bae-bb5e-0b8686bff885/certificates/cert-1783967384039-ctqsn.pdf","verificationPriority":2}],"specialties":["Scrambling","Trekking","Backpacking","Mountaineering","Wildlife Watching","Multi-day Expeditions"],"languages":["English"],"experience_years":6,"guiding_areas":["Lake District, England, United Kingdom"],"verified":true,"image":"https://ohecxwxumzpfcfsokfkg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/hero-images/guides/c71ca564-632b-4bae-bb5e-0b8686bff885/avatar/1783969699314-cyhiswoe.webp"},{"slug":"juliane-geiser","url":"https://madetohike.com/guides/juliane-geiser","name":"Juliane Geiser","bio":"Hello, I’m Juli!\n​I absolutely love my homeland, the Dolomites, and nothing brings me more joy than sharing it with you. For me, hiking is the most valuable thing in the world because nature simply gives us so much. My focus isn’t on extreme athletic performance, but on the hours we spend together—they should create an unforgettable, shared experience. And…I show you not only the trails but also some secrets of nature, plants, and wildlife.\n​To give you a little background on who you’ll be out with: I have been a certified hiking guide here in South Tyrol for two years. However, the foundation for my work in the mountains goes much deeper: I have been active as a ski instructor for over 20 years. \n​But I won’t talk too much more about myself—come and get to know me in person!\n​","location":"Italy","certifications":[{"title":"Wanderleiter Süditol","verifiedBy":"admin","verifiedDate":"2026-07-07T07:13:58.788Z","certifyingBody":"Südtiroler Bergführerverband","certificationType":"custom","certificateDocument":"9fd9ecc1-6945-4d32-a16a-ada76db104b8/certificates/cert-1783395242887-em0j7p.jpg","verificationPriority":3}],"specialties":["Alpine Touring","Photography Tours","Wildlife Watching","Trekking","Multi-day Expeditions"],"languages":["English","German","Spanish","Italian"],"experience_years":23,"guiding_areas":["Rosengarten, Dolomites, Italy","Sella Group, Dolomites, Italy","Val Gardena (Gröden), Dolomites, Italy"],"verified":true,"image":"https://ohecxwxumzpfcfsokfkg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/hero-images/9fd9ecc1-6945-4d32-a16a-ada76db104b8/profile-1783395242685.jpg"},{"slug":"agustnciriza","url":"https://madetohike.com/guides/agustnciriza","name":"Agustín Ciriza Urrestarazu","bio":"I hold a degree in Tourism and work as a certified tour guide in the Basque Country. 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My goal is to promote a safe, responsible, and conscious approach to mountain tourism.\n\nI want to help people discover the mountains in their purest and most immersive form, creating meaningful experiences where nature can inspire joy, peace, and a deeper connection with the environment. 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I started with caving before moving on to trekking, canyoning and climbing.\n\nSince 1984 I have bolted more than 200 sport climbing routes on the cliffs of Sardinia and taken part in exploratory expeditions, particularly with *Esplorazioni Geografiche La Venta*, of which I have been a member since 1997, to Mexico, Venezuela, the Philippines and the Gorner and Aletsch glaciers in Switzerland.\n\nI have also written several climbing, canyoning and hiking guidebooks.\n\nI hold degrees in Cultural Tourism Sciences and in Languages, Tourism, Territory and Local Development from the University of Sassari.\n\nI am a certified Hiking Guide (*Guida Ambientale Escursionistica*), registered as No. 580 in the Regione Sardegna register, and a certified Canyoning Guide (Law 4/2013).\n","location":"Italy","certifications":[{"title":"Guida Ambientale Escursionistica (Italy)","badgeColor":"#22c55e","verifiedBy":"admin","verifiedDate":"2026-08-11T13:00:21.452Z","certifyingBody":"AIGAE","certificationId":"aigae-italy","certificateNumber":"580","certificationType":"standard","certificateDocument":"e43aec00-a8b1-4251-945a-7f7a538aca83/certificates/cert-1786111711308-zt59ca.pdf","verificationPriority":2},{"title":"Guida Ambientale Escursionistica (Italy)","addedDate":"2026-08-11T12:57:59.684Z","badgeColor":"#22c55e","expiryDate":"2026-12-31","verifiedBy":"admin","description":"","verifiedDate":"2026-08-11T13:00:21.452Z","certifyingBody":"AIGAE","certificationId":"aigae-italy","certificateNumber":"ASG1427","certificationType":"standard","certificateDocument":"e43aec00-a8b1-4251-945a-7f7a538aca83/certificates/cert-1786453079684-o2kgiq.pdf","verificationPriority":2},{"title":"Guida Ambientale Escursionistica (Italy)","addedDate":"2026-08-11T13:00:09.197Z","badgeColor":"#22c55e","expiryDate":"2039-10-02","verifiedBy":"admin","description":"","isNewlyAdded":true,"verifiedDate":"2026-08-11T13:00:21.452Z","certifyingBody":"AIGAE","certificationId":"aigae-italy","certificateNumber":"580","certificationType":"standard","certificateDocument":"e43aec00-a8b1-4251-945a-7f7a538aca83/certificates/cert-1786453209197-3pnru.pdf","verificationPriority":2}],"specialties":["Trekking","Wildlife Watching","Backpacking","Scrambling"],"languages":["English","Italian","Spanish"],"experience_years":20,"guiding_areas":["Gennargentu, Islands - Sardinia, Italy","Supramonte, Islands - Sardinia, Italy","Selvaggio Blu, Islands - Sardinia, Italy"],"verified":true,"image":"https://ohecxwxumzpfcfsokfkg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/hero-images/e43aec00-a8b1-4251-945a-7f7a538aca83/profile-1786111711135.jpg"},{"slug":"alessiasoppelsa","url":"https://madetohike.com/guides/alessiasoppelsa","name":"Alessia Soppelsa","bio":"Growing up in the Dolomites, thanks to my parents' passion, I first strapped on skis and shouldered a backpack at the age of three; the mountains have always been my home, in both winter and summer. After high school, alongside adventures in the Dolomites, ranging from Alta Via 1 treks to summiting new peaks, I wanted to learn English, so I spent a summer working in England before going on to study Tourism Economics at the University of Venice, graduating in 2024. In the meantime, I also completed the training to become an alpine ski instructor in 2023, a long-held dream finally coming true. I spent the summer of 2024 in Germany to learn the language, which had long fascinated me; while I enjoyed my studies, I realized that beyond ski instruction, I wanted to share my passion for the mountains during the summer months as well. 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I particularly like the Aosta Valley mountains, which are within easy reach of the cities of Northern Italy, by either car or public transport. This is a fantastic areas for those who love being in the outdoors. . . 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I believe the best adventures are shared in small groups, where every walk becomes a genuine experience rather than just another tour.\n\nIf you're looking for authentic hikes, spectacular scenery and a deeper connection with one of Europe's most extraordinary islands, I'd be delighted to welcome you on the trail.","location":"Spain","certifications":[{"title":"Guía de Alta Montaña (Spain)","badgeColor":"#881337","verifiedBy":"admin","verifiedDate":"2026-07-15T14:01:32.640Z","certifyingBody":"AEGM","certificationId":"guia-alta-montana","certificationType":"standard","certificateDocument":"89b9a9dc-99ce-4a55-a024-309a8fdbeb45/certificates/cert-1784105382290-96r68c.jpg","verificationPriority":1},{"title":"WFA (Wilderness First Aid)","badgeColor":"#0d9488","verifiedBy":"admin","verifiedDate":"2026-07-15T14:01:32.640Z","certifyingBody":"Various (NOLS, WMA, SOLO)","certificationId":"wfa","certificationType":"standard","certificateDocument":"89b9a9dc-99ce-4a55-a024-309a8fdbeb45/certificates/cert-1784105382357-utk20d.pdf","verificationPriority":2}],"specialties":["Photography Tours","Trekking","Wildlife Watching"],"languages":["English","Italian","Spanish"],"experience_years":17,"guiding_areas":["Fuerteventura, Spain"],"verified":true,"image":"https://ohecxwxumzpfcfsokfkg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/hero-images/89b9a9dc-99ce-4a55-a024-309a8fdbeb45/profile-1784105381265.jpg"},{"slug":"summitlineexped","url":"https://madetohike.com/guides/summitlineexped","name":"Elliot","bio":"My name is Elliot , I believe Scotland’s mountains provide the perfect mix of adventure, challenge, and discovery. \n\nMy aim is to provide adventures that leave people with a strong sense of achievement and the inspiration to continue exploring. I focus on supporting individuals and groups throughout their journey, while also offering the right level of challenge in safe and enjoyable conditions.\n\nI have extensive experience travelling in Scotland’s mountains which allows me to create flexible, memorable experiences tailored to the needs of each group, whether that’s a single-day adventure or a more challenging multi-day journey.\n\nI want every client to leave not only with great memories but also with more confidence, new skills, and a deeper appreciation for Scotland’s wild places.","location":"United Kingdom","certifications":[{"title":"ML (Mountain Leader, UK)","addedDate":"2026-06-22T11:43:39.549Z","badgeColor":"#22c55e","expiryDate":"2040-06-22","description":"","isNewlyAdded":true,"certifyingBody":"Mountain Training UK","certificationId":"ml-uk","certificateNumber":"349467","certificationType":"standard","certificateDocument":"e37aea6d-369e-4b45-a20f-ec62b6446585/certificates/cert-1782128619551-1k5j9b.pdf","verificationPriority":2}],"specialties":["Mountaineering","Trekking","Multi-day Expeditions"],"languages":["English"],"experience_years":1,"guiding_areas":["Ben Nevis Range, Scotland, United Kingdom","Glencoe, Scotland, United Kingdom","Cairngorms National Park, Scotland, United Kingdom","Arran, Scotland, United Kingdom","Loch Lomond & Trossachs, Scotland, United Kingdom","Scottish Highlands, Scotland, United Kingdom"],"verified":true,"image":"https://ohecxwxumzpfcfsokfkg.supabase.co/storage/v1/object/public/hero-images/e37aea6d-369e-4b45-a20f-ec62b6446585/profile-1782063112019.jpg"}]}