People often see the highlight reel: summits, fresh tracks, smiles in the sun.
What they donāt always see is what goes into every decision, every step, every route: assessing risk, reading the snow, studying maps, connecting with local guides, and constantly thinking one step ahead.
Being a mountain guide isnāt about removing risk, itās about managing it, sharing knowledge, and making the best possible decisions in a complex environment.
Itās challenging. Itās rewarding. And yes, itās a lot of fun too, just not always what it looks like from the outside.
#IFMGA #MountainGuide #RiskManagement #MountainLife #freeride
Not everything is sunshine and rainbows as an IFMGA guide in winter mode āļø
Early starts, biting cold, ever-changing conditions, and decisions that really matter.
Some days are type 2 fun⦠some are just plain tough.
But hey, if you make it through without wanting to quit halfway, thatās already a win š
Then youāre up there⦠sunrise on the peaks, snow crunching under your feet, and that feeling of being exactly where youāre meant to be.
And you think: yeah⦠this job is actually pretty awesome ā°ļøāØ
Do you wanna join?
#winter #skiing #freeride #mountains #mountainguide
Ten ways I guide, one way I live, full send, good vibes, and maybe some yummy food at the end š
Thanks for riding along. Now⦠where are we heading next?! š
@tilak_clothes@downskis
#DidacGuide #AdventureAndFood #IFMGA #MountainGuide #GuideLife #ClimbSkiRepeat #BackcountryVibes #AlpineAddict #OutdoorSpirit #SummitStories
WHAT IF YOUR BEST MEMORY OF 2026 HASNāT HAPPENED YET?
This August 15ā27 weāre heading to Peru for the Huayhuash Circuit Trek: 13 days through one of the most spectacular alpine trekking routes in the world. The Huayhuash Circuit is often ranked among the best treks on Earth by trekkers and mountain guides for its wild landscapes, remote camps, turquoise lakes, and massive Andean peaks.
šļø 110ā120 km trekking circuit
āŗ Wild camping in remote valleys
š International group
š„¾ Challenging but incredibly rewarding
š Passes above 5,000 m, glaciers, hot springs, and some of the most dramatic scenery in the Andes
This isnāt a comfort trip, itās a real mountain adventure. Long walking days, high altitude, simple camp life, and the kind of experience that stays with you long after you come home.
Weāll close registrations at the end of this month, so if youād like to join us, book your spot as soon as possible.
If you want more details about the itinerary, difficulty, gear, acclimatization, flights, or anything not included in the slides, send me a private message and Iāll happily share all the info š¤
#peru #huayhuashtrek #cordillerablanca #southamerica #huayhuash
If someone asked me how Iād summarize my lifeā¦
Itās not really the usual path.
No 9ā5, no fixed routine, no long-term plan fully figured out.
Most days start early, end tired, and happen somewhere between mountains, sea or sky.
Sometimes guiding, sometimes learning, sometimes just dealing with whatever the conditions bring.
Climbing, skiing, flying, surfing⦠it all mixes together.
Itās not always comfortable, not always easy, but it makes sense to me.
#MountainLife #AdventureLife #MountainGuide #IceClimbing #Paragliding
Best job in the world: floating through powder while reading the mountain, making calls when it gets tricky, and turning every situation into experience. Some days are about pure fun, others about sharp decisions, but thatās exactly what makes it real. And somehow, in the middle of it all, you realize you wouldnāt trade this life for anything. āļøšæ
Arolla's paradise!
#skiing #freeride #mountains #job #mountainguide
šø @lissiseibt
Ski a 4000m peak this spring with IFMGA guide @didacguide . Bishorn is the perfect adventure for skiers or splitboarders looking to learn ski mountaineering skills.
š Bring 3 friends and book your group course on Oak. Link in bio.
#peakbagging #alpsmountains #skimountaineering #switzerlandtravel #skitrip
Enjoying winter all the way, whatever the conditions are either in the air or on the mountains!
Skiing and paragliding...but I can't forguet about iceclimbing and surfing⦠all of it!
Sports addict? Maybe⦠so what? šš
Suported by these great brands!
@tilak_clothes@downskis@aphexgear .
#skiing #paragliding #iceclimbing #surfing
The ice climbing season is kicking off! Feel free to contact me to enjoy some great winter climbing.
@tilak_clothes@aphexgear
#iceclimbing #alps #mountains #mountainguide #ifmga
What it really takes to be an IFMGA Mountain Guide.
Years of experience in the mountains.
Exposure to countless situations.
Learning from mistakes.
Rigorous training and exams.
Safety, navigation, leadership, and planning.
The IFMGA diploma is more than a professional qualification.
It represents an international standard and a shared vision of what guiding should beāwherever the mountains are.
ā°ļø Safety first.
š§ Experience matters.
š International standards.
@aphexgear@downskis@tilak_clothes@ifmgaofficial
#MountainGuide
#Mountaineering
#AlpineClimbing
#GuidedAdventure
#MountainLife
Life works best at 50/50. āļø
And this is mine.
What does your 50/50 look like?
Share it with me āØ
@downskis@tilak_clothes@aphexgear #outdoorlife
#mountainvibes
#naturelovers
#adventureculture
#getoutside