Partner Sites
Here is a list of sites that we can recommend for viewing and information.
1: Other Tour Operators
Following is a list of tour operators that have been friends/colleagues for a very long time, and we can fully recommend their services.
MOUNTAINEERING
Run by UIAGM mountain and ski guide Jorg Wilz. 25 years of climbing experience, exceptional service. Via Ferratas in Italy's Dolomites, Mont Blanc courses, ice climbing in world renown Banff in the Canadian Rockies.
www.ontopmountaineering.com
MOUNTAINEERING
Bugaboo Alpine Adventures offers guided trips ski touring and climbing; alpine, rock or ice.
Internationally certified mountain guide Larry Dolecki is owner and primary provider of services.
Choose from trips to Canada, the Alps, Peru or custom design a trip anywhere in the world.
www.bugabooalpine.com
MOUNTAINEERING
Chamonix Experience is the first foreign run guides' bureau in the Chamonix Valley. Mont Blanc ascents, expedition training, Vallée Blanche, ice climbing and off-piste skiing.
www.chamex.com
TREKKING
Explore Himalaya offers a range of unique adventures in Nepal, Tibet, Bhutan, India and China.
We recommend them for their professionality and their care for their local staff and commitment to sustainable tourism.
www.explorehimalaya.com
HELI SKIING
Helivision Sport is perfectly situated in the Outdoor Recreational Capital of Canada, between Vancouver and Whistler BC. They specialize in customized helicopter adventures.
www.helivisionsport.com
ALASKA FISHING
Alaska Salmon Fishing Alaska salmon fishing and Alaska fly fishing lodge; super affordable, private small group Alaska fishing tours since 1979.
www.alaska-salmon-fishing.net
2. Equipment/Gear
We use equipment and gear of the following companies on a regular basis, and can wholeheartedly recommend them.
EQUIPMENT
Deuter makes some of the best rucksacks we could find on the market, including innovative systems to protect your back.
Their other products are very good, too.
www.deuter.com
EQUIPMENT
La Sportiva makes high end trekking, hiking and running shoes, perfect for the trips we offer. Our trip leaders use mainly La Sportiva and Scarpa products when it comes to hiking shoes. However, it of course depends on your feet. If you have narrow feet, these are the shoes for you.
www.sportiva.com
EQUIPMENT
Smartwool socks and their other products are amazing when it comes to 'technical clothing'. Smartwool socks are comfortable, are perfect for hot, cold, dry and wet conditions, basically always. And, they don't smell!! We can wholeheartedly recommend them.
www.smartwool.com
EQUIPMENT
We checked out several snow shoe companies, and Tubbs snow shoes make a very high end snow shoe, for all kinds of activities and snow conditions. This is what we use for our snow shoeing trips.
www.tubbs.com
3: Hiking//Walking/Trekking/Mountaineering Directories
These directories have lots of information for specific hikes, news, background information, photos, and more.
Free Independent Trekking Information & Advice
Treklife.com - Your source for independent trekking
from trekkers themselves.
www.treklife.com
All Hiking, Trekking & Camping Information @ABC-of-Hiking.com
Hiking tips & techniques, hiking equipment, buying guides and all information you need to go hiking..
www.abc-of-hiking.com
Find the adventure company to fit your needs in 3 quick steps; hundreds of adventure travel outfitters offering adventure tours all over the world.
www.wildseeker.com
Trekking and Backpacker portal, information on do's and don'ts, where to go, etc.
www.trekkers.info
MOUNTAINEERING WEB SITE
Cutting edge French web site giving you all the best beta on what's hot in the world of mountaineering. Excellent info on climbs in the Alps, three online videos
per week.
www.tvmountain.com
4: Area specific web portals
Below is a list of specific travel portals for our hiking/walking/trekking destinations:
CHAMONIX WEB SITE
The premier English language portal for all there is to know about the Chamonix valley.
www.chamonix.net
CRETE WEB SITE
Explore Crete -
Hiking in Crete, walking and trekking routes in Crete
If you would like more information about Crete in general, please also visit their home page.
NEPAL WEB SITE
Information about Nepal and its different people, all the festivals, what to do and where to go in Nepal. A very good website for guests who plan to go to this beautiful Himalayan country.
www.nepalvisitors.com
TIBET WEB SITE
The website of Kotan is host to the extensive Tibetan Cultural Region Web Directory and publisher of the guide and map book "Mapping the Tibetan World. If you are looking for any kind of info in regards to Tibet or Nepal, this is your site.
www.kotan.org
5: Travel Resources
A summary of very useful travel information to and from our destinations.
AIRLINE FLIGHTS
Save up to 65% on all major domestic and international
airline flights while booking through Cheapoair.com!
www.cheapoair.com
CHAMONIX TRAVEL
Number one airport transfer service from Geneva, Lyon, Chambéry and Zurich airport to mountain resorts such as the Chamonix Valley and the Tarentaise area. Extremely competitve prices.
www.a-t-s.net
TRAVEL FROM THE UK TO FRANCE
Ferry to France - P&O Ferry tickets, special offers, and ferry travel information.
www.ferry2france.co.uk
TRAVEL FROM THE UK TO FRANCE
Dover to Calais offers train and ferry tickets from Dover to Calais, as well as plane tickets from the UK to France.
www.dover2calais.com
TRAVEL FROM THE UK TO FRANCE AND SPAIN
Buy cheap ferry tickets to France and Spain.
www.ferrycheap.com
6: Other package deals / accommodation
A summary of weekend getaways, package deals, and accommodation websitesin all corners of the world.
AUSTRALIA VACATIONS / QANTAS VACATIONS
Experts at arranging customized travel to Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti, Fiji, Hawaii, and Asia. Always new exciting vacation packages & specials.
www.qantasvacations.com
GUIDE TO CITY BREAKS
City breaks guide Guide to city breaks - book city breaks on this guide, book weekend holidays and cheap or luxury packages or book cheap short holidays online
www.citybreaksguide.com
ACCOMMODATION CANADA and USA
Romantic Getaways from HeavenlyHideaways.com. Hotels, Inns, Resorts, and more for that special romantic weekend getaway or vacation.
www.heavenlyhideaways.com
7: Books, Maps, Software, and other material to plan your outdoor trips:
Lots of useful links for background reading and planning your trip
OUTDOOR SOFTWARE
Outdoor software, Hunting and Fishing recipies - Pack Lite Pro offers a software program to help outdoor people plan their trips successfully and also has a collection of delicious recipes.
www.packlitepro.com
8: Lifestyle
Products we think our guests and website visitors might enjoy
MEN's NIKES
Daily sneaker news and information from various shoe brands.
www.bayareakicks.com
