Meet the Alpenventures Team
Meet our diverse, international team of mountain experts, working remotely across Germany and Austria. With deep local knowledge and a shared passion for adventure - we plan and support unforgettable hiking, biking, and via ferrata experiences for our customers.
Brittany: Chief Adventure Officer
As the Chief Adventure Officer and founder of Alpenventures, Brittany is all about embracing the thrill of the outdoors—whether canyoning, via ferratas, hiking, bike touring, or cross-country skiing. Originally from the U.S., Brittany now calls Germany home, but her nomadic spirit has taken her to 9 states and 3 countries across 3 continents, constantly seeking new adventures.
With a Master’s degree in Business and a passion for helping others discover the great outdoors, Brittany channels her expertise into creating unforgettable experiences for Alpenventures’ guests. She loves inspiring people to step outside their comfort zones and make lifelong memories. Fun fact: On her first overnight hike into the Grand Canyon, she carried a soft-sided cooler backpack (no sternum strap!) while her hiking partner packed a hair dryer—a lot has changed since then!
Her favourite Alpenventures Tour: Hut to Hut in Switzerland for its authenticity.
Can’t go to the mountains without? A long-sleeved shirt with a fitted hood. The hood is her secret weapon to efficiently and quickly deal with temperature changes.
Written by Brittany: Trekking in the Dolomites - Let's Get Real
Tim: Adventure Planning Expert Manager
Tim’s passion for the outdoors began whilst growing up near Canada’s Rocky Mountains and has taken him from the wilds of Scotland to Germany, which he now calls home. As a UIMLA International Mountain Leader, he has extensive experience guiding long-distance hiking tours across Europe. When he’s not on the trail, Tim loves sliding on snow—especially skiing, which he finds endlessly fun. In the summer, he enjoys climbing and mountaineering whenever he gets the chance.
Tim thrives on planning trips, carefully assessing routes and weather, ensuring the adventure is successful. He loves the camaraderie of the trail, enjoying mountain hut meals, and waking up in spectacular locations. At Alpenventures, Tim enjoys the perfect balance of working behind the scenes while staying deeply connected to the mountains he loves. He’s passionate about organizing adventures for customers who share his love for the great outdoors.
His favourite tour? The Walkers Haute Route—a challenging, remote hike with breathtaking views.
Can’t go to the mountains without? His trusty trekking umbrella, which can also be very useful on a hot day to get some shade.
Written by Tim: A Guide To Early Season Hiking
Lottie: Adventure Planning Expert and Community Manager
Lottie is most at home in wild places—bikepacking through remote regions, ski touring across mountain ranges, or hiking to far-flung summits. Raised on England’s Jurassic Coast, she now lives in a quiet corner of the Austrian Alps. Her adventures have taken her deep into some of the world’s most remote mountain ranges and little-visited regions: horseback riding with nomads in Kazakhstan, drinking tea with shamans in the Russian Altai, and crossing the Gobi Desert by motorcycle.
A former philosophy teacher and school expedition leader, Lottie believes in nature’s power to inspire reflection and personal change. At Alpenventures, she brings this ethos to her work—helping others travel responsibly and crafting meaningful, personalised adventures.
Favourite Alpenventures Tour: Anything in the Dolomites! She drawn to their castle-like formations, cultural depth, and layered history.
Can’t go to the mountains without? Her dog! Her trusty hiking companion is always up for an epic adventure!
Written by Lottie: A Guide To Responsible Hiking
Clara: Adventure Planning Expert
Clara is a mountain machine—originally from Italy, and now based in Bavaria, she spends every spare moment alpine climbing, trail running, hiking, and exploring remote terrain—often solo and always with a deep appreciation for the little details in nature. A regular on the mountain racing scene, she enters some of the toughest trail running events around. Clara’s experience spans everything from guiding with the German Alpine Club and working in alpine huts to navigating the mountains with her children.
While her former life as a molecular biologist shaped her calm, solution-oriented mindset, Clara now channels that focus into helping others plan meaningful mountain adventures—balancing work, training, and family life.
Favourite Alpenventures Tour: The Walker’s Haute Route for its challenging alpine terrain
Can’t go to the mountains without? Something to protect her head!
Lisette: Adventure Planning Expert
Originally from the Netherlands and now happily based near the Bavarian Alps, Lisette is all about mountain adventures—big and small. Whether she’s alpine climbing, ski touring, scrambling up rocky ridgelines, or learning to fly (literally—she just picked up paragliding), she’s always chasing new ways to explore wild places. But she’s just as happy slowing things down with long-distance hikes, wild camping, or capturing mountain magic through her camera lens.
Lisette loves being part of a team of fellow mountain lovers, where sharing knowledge and promoting responsible travel is all part of the journey.
Favourite Alpenventures Tour: The Cerro Castillo Circuit in Patagonia—a recent favorite thanks to its wild remoteness and jaw-dropping scenery.
Cant go to the mountain without? A Kula Cloth— a sustainable alternative to using tissues when nature calls on the trail.
Written by Lisette: Hut-to-Hut Via Ferrata In The Brenta Dolomites
Naama: Adventure Planning Expert
After living in five different countries, Naama now calls Berlin home—but spends as much time as she can in the mountains. Once someone who couldn’t quite understand the appeal of hiking uphill ("why hike up just to hike down again"), she now spends her free time long-distance trekking in the Alps and beyond. She especially enjoys mid-hike naps in Alpine meadows, with marmots as her only companions.
With a background in software implementation and account management, she knows how to make things happen—skills she now puts to great use helping Alpenventures guests plan unforgettable mountain adventures. At Alpenventures, Naama loves making the mountains accessible to people from all walks of life.
Favourite Alpenventures Hike: Tour des Combins, thanks to its stunning scenery, peaceful solitude, and the unbeatable outdoor shower at Refuge de Panoissière.
Can't go the the mountains without? Her extra-large towel (comfort matters!) and a Garmin InReach for added safety on solo treks.
Written by Naama: How To Use Public Transportation In The Alps
Jonathan: Adventure Planning Expert
Originally from Jerusalem and now living with his family in a small village near Vienna, Jonathan is passionate about multi-day hiking. He loves how the rhythm of walking and being immersed in nature allows him to disconnect from the everyday and reconnect with himself and the environment. When he’s not out exploring, you might find him absorbed in crocheting—one of the few things that makes him lose all sense of time.
A lifelong traveller who has explored over 45 countries, Jonathan brings a global perspective to every adventure he plans. Paired with a background in Tourism Development & Culture, experience as a youth hiking guide, and time spent working in mountain huts - his wealth of knowledge enables him to create meaningful travel experiences for Alpenventure’s customers.
Favorite Alpenventures Tour? The remote and rugged Tour des Combins.
Can’t go to the mountains without? His backpack—stuffed just right!
Written By Jonathan: Hiking the Tour des Combins
Kendra Slagter - Social Media Coordinator
"Kendra Slagter is a freelance outdoor adventure writer and filmmaker from Ontario, Canada. Her love for the outdoors began in childhood, where nearly every Sunday afternoon were spent hiking local trails with her parents and brothers. That early connection to nature grew into a career of sharing stories from the wild—through words, film, and photography—celebrating the landscapes, people, and moments that make every adventure unforgettable.
At Alpenventures, Kendra is the creative voice behind our social media. She loves connecting with guests while they’re on the trail and showcasing their adventures in a way that captures the spirit of exploration.
Her favourite Alpenventures tour? The Tour of the Vanoise, thanks to its quiet trails, gentle elevation profile, and the dozens upon dozens of marmots that greet hikers along the way.
Can’t go to the mountains without? Her camera!"
Olga: Accounts Payable and Bookkeeping Specialist
Originally from Cracow, Poland, Olga now lives in a small town in Bavaria with her husband and two adventurous daughters. A true lover of slow-paced hiking, she enjoys taking in the views, chatting with fellow hikers, and savoring every moment of quality time on the trail with her family. Whether it’s a spontaneous swim in an alpine lake or a night of camping under the stars, she finds joy in mixing outdoor fun with simple pleasures—and seeing her daughters high-fived by strangers on the trail is always a highlight!
At Alpenventures, Olga keeps things running smoothly on the payments and accounting side. With a Master’s in Management (specializing in Accounting) and a background in Tourist Services, she brings precision and passion to her role. What she loves most? Being part of a team that inspires constant adventure and makes every day feel like a step closer to the mountains.
Favourite Alpenventures hike: Hut-to-hut in Switzerland because of the trail’s unique beauty, and also because she's a big fan of cheese and whisky! Its the perfect combination!
Can't go to the mountains without? A water bladder, so she doesn't have to reach for her backpack every time she needs a sip of water.
Celina: Adventure Planning Assistant
Based in southern Germany, just a stone’s throw from the mountains, Celina is all about staying active in the great outdoors. Summer means via ferratas, hut-to-hut hikes, mountaineering, and glacier tours, while winter has her ski touring in the Alps most weekends. No matter how tired she is, every mountain adventure leaves her feeling recharged and full of energy.
With a background in customer service, Celina brings strong communication skills and a deep understanding of what customers need to her role at Alpenventures. She thrives on being part of a dynamic team, always learning from her colleagues and customers while sharing her own knowledge and passion for the outdoors.
Her favourite Alpenventures tour? The VF1 Dolomites via ferrata tour—an unforgettable experience!
Can’t go to the mountains without? Hiking poles that are colour coordinated with her outfit!
Kasia: Office Assistant
Originally from Poland and now based in southern Germany, she’s always been drawn to the mountains – not for the adrenaline, but for the quiet moments they offer. Still, she believes that to truly see their beauty, you must challenge yourself. She loves the rhythm of the mountain seasons: watching golden summer sunsets from a hut, starting hikes on foggy autumn mornings, and enjoying magical winter cloud inversions while ski touring.
Her molecular biology background means she’s used to paying attention to the little things and solving problems – skills she brings to her supportive administrative role at Alpenventures. She enjoys being part of a passionate team that helps others experience the mountains responsibly.
Favourite Alpenventures tour? Hut-to-hut in Switzerland - peaceful trails, amazing views, and plenty of little Swiss flags in charming spots.
Can’t go to the mountains without? Her phone (charged!) — it’s her camera, map, safety device, and wallet all in one.
Alpenventures is powered by a diverse, international group of mountain experts working remotely across Germany and Austria. With deep local knowledge of the Alps and a shared passion for adventure, our team works behind the scenes to plan and support unforgettable hiking, biking, and via ferrata experiences.
From route planning to on-the-ground logistics, we use our experience in the mountains to help others explore the Alps with confidence. Whether it’s a first hut-to-hut hike or a multi-day alpine adventure, we’re here to turn big mountain dreams into real journeys. 🏔️✨
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Our Adventure Planning Expert Lisette recently spent three days in the Lechtal Alps traversing the Augsburg High Route—one of the most (in)famous alpine traverses in the Eastern Alps. The journey began with a hike up to the Augsburger Hut, continued across the demanding high route to the Ansbacher Hut, and finished with a descent back to the valley after a well-earned brunch with a view.
The Augsburg High Route itself is a long and challenging day, staying high above the treeline while scrambling across peaks and ridges and navigating steep, chossy flanks. It’s a route reserved for experienced mountaineers. But for those seeking gentler adventures, the Lechtal Alps offer countless trails through wildflower meadows, sparkling alpine lakes, and jagged summits.
Along the way, the huts provide both breathtaking panoramas and hearty Tyrolean cuisine. At the Augsburger Hut, the warm hospitality—complete with welcome schnapps, homemade bread and dips, and knowledgeable staff—made Lisette feel right at home.
The Lechtal Alps remain one of Lisette’s favorite ranges, where she can often be found hiking, climbing, scrambling, or ski touring year-round.
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The Alpenventures team is gathered in Munich this week preparing for the upcoming busy summer season!
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📍 MUNICH TO VENICE BIKE TOUR: DAY 1
Meet Lottie – one of our Adventure Planning Experts here at Alpenventures UNGUIDED. Over the next few days, we`ll be sharing Lottie`s experience biking our Munich to Venice bike tour in reverse. She completed this tour back in April, and we`re so excited to share her thoughts and updates! 👇️
🚲 Day 1: Sillian to Pfulters
Think: castles, alpine valleys, scenic cycleways, and one very good pizza.
This stretch rolls gently through the Pustertal Valley, making for an approachable ride even with loaded panniers. Highlights included a lunch stop at Pizza Hans in Toblach, a local cheesery-turned-picnic haven at Sennerei Drei Zinnen, and countless cultural stops along the way.
Lottie’s tip?
⏱️ “Give yourself more time in the Pustertal—there’s so much to explore!”
🔗 Want to learn more about our Munich to Venice bike tour? Visit https://www.alpenventuresunguided.com/bt2a/.
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"Hiking is my meditation. To strap on my backpack, and take to the hills with my dog is not just an escape, but a journey into nature that benefits me physically and mentally. I am lucky enough to live in the remote Osttirolian mountains and over the years, the peaks, rivers and forests have become as familiar as old friends. As I hike I forage for wild herbs to be used in tea and keep an eye out for the rare wildlife that inhabits the National Park that is my home. I love sharing a hike with friends, where the open air and the challenge of the climb, leads to great conversations and a joint sense of accomplishment!"
- Adventure Planning Expert Lottie
📍 Best of the Dolomites
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Meet Clara, one of our dedicated Adventure Planning Experts at Alpenventures UNGUIDED 👋
Growing up in the stunning Dolomites and now living near the Bavarian Alps, Clara brings a wealth of experience to the team. She’s been with us for almost a year and a half, sharing her passion for the mountains with travelers.
Clara loves guiding our clients to explore the Alps and stay in the region’s iconic mountain huts, ensuring they have a truly authentic experience. She’s also a big advocate for sustainable travel, often recommending public transportation to help guests reach their trekking destinations. Whether she`s training for trail running races, climbing, or enjoying a quiet moment in the mountains, Clara`s love for the outdoors shines through in every adventure she helps plan.
If you`re looking for a true mountain expert to help craft your next alpine adventure, Clara’s your go-to!
📸: @clara1974lm
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Meet Tim, one of our Adventure Planning Experts here at Alpenventures UNGUIDED! 👋
Originally from Alberta, Canada, Tim grew up near the Rocky Mountains before moving to Scotland and eventually settling in Germany. His love for the outdoors runs deep—whether it’s hiking, climbing, snowboarding, or ski touring, he’s happiest when surrounded by peaks.
As a Qualified UIMLA International Mountain Leader, Tim has spent years guiding others through the Alps on many of the very tours we offer. He brings a wealth of real-world mountain experience to our team, making him a go-to for crafting memorable, safe, and inspiring itineraries.
Though he enjoys all forms of mountain travel, Tim is especially passionate about skiing and mountaineering. One of his most memorable adventures? Summiting Mont Blanc via the Trois Monts Route.
Tim also has a soft spot for mountain huts. Having spent countless nights guiding from hut to hut, he believes it’s not about how fancy a hut is—it’s about the people you meet along the way. His current favorite? Cabane de Moiry for its breathtaking views and welcoming staff—but he’s always chasing the thrill of discovering a new one.
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Meet Tim, another one of Alpenventures UNGUIDED`s Adventure Planning Experts 👋
"I was born and grew up in Alberta, Canada, near the Rocky Mountains, and then moved to Scotland in my mid-twenties before moving to Germany.
The outdoors have always been a big part of my life, and I love spending time in the mountains, skinning, snowboarding, climbing, camping, and hiking. I love the experience of planning, doing, and completing an adventure.
As a Qualified UIMLA International Mountain Leader, I have worked full-time, guiding others on many of the tours we at Alpenventures offer to our customers. Though I do enjoy hiking and do quite a bit of it, especially with my family, I am passionate about skiing and Mountaineering.
I have had the opportunity to be a part of and have many adventures, but one that was a real highlight for me was summiting Mont Blanc via the Trois Monts Route. My experience of guiding, travelling, and playing in the mountains has given me an excellent foundation of knowledge that I am able to apply to my role at Alpenventures as an Adventure Planning Expert."
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