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Penguin Skitouring guide

UNSERE GUIDES.

Our guides are true experts who know the snow like the back of their hand. With their knowledge and passion, they’ll take you to the best spots and make every adventure unforgettable. They’re not just your companions—they’re part of the Penguin family. Get ready for amazing experiences and tons of fun!

Penguin guide Sam Mountainplanet

Sam

CH | Wallis

An IVBV-certified mountain guide in the Valais region, with a special fondness for the Val d’Hérens and Val d’Anniviers. His passion for skiing has taken him to many countries, including Georgia, Japan, and Kyrgyzstan.

MOUNTAINPLANET

Penguin guide Adrian Büschlen

Adi 

CH | Berner Oberland

​He is an experienced mountain guide, instructor, and canyoning guide from the Bernese Oberland. Always looking for new adventures, whether in Switzerland or around the world, he’s down-to-earth and never says no to a good laugh.

ADRIAN BÜSCHlEN

Penguin guide Stephan Ruoss

Steph  

CH | Uri & Norwegen

A trained mountain guide and forestry worker from Uri, active both in the Alps and in Norway. He offers tailored mountain tours, placing the guest at the center of the experience.

STEPHAN RUOSS



Penguin guide Aonitem

Mila 

AR | Zermatt & Patagonia

& Bernardo offer tailor-made ski trips in Patagonia. Both are passionate about Patagonia’s unique beauty and are committed to providing their clients with unforgettable travel experiences.

AONITEM

Penguin guide Paul Pontiller

Pauli

AT | Arlberg

Is not only a certified ski instructor and ski guide but also a master at finding the best powder. Fun fact: Pauli becomes invisible when no one is watching. Don’t worry though – you’ll still feel his presence, both on the snow and in the spirit!

PAULI PONTILLER

Sabine Speidel Penguin Powderwear

Sabine 

CH | All over

She is passionately committed to snow sports, with a particular focus on organizing and leading ski and sports camps. She inspires enthusiasm for skiing and ski touring in the great outdoors – in the Alps, Norway, Japan, and Kyrgyzstan.
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SABINE SPEIDEL

Penguin guide Stafan Lawinenkurse Arosa

Stefan

CH | Arosa

Having spent years in the mountains, he brings calm, patience, and humor to every adventure. Whether on skis or a snowboard, he helps you effortlessly understand the natural surroundings around Arosa. At heart, he’s a snowboarder! ;-)

LAWINENKURSEAROSA


Penguin guide Kathrin Lawinenkurse Arosa

Kathrin

CH | Arosa

Is the definition of Girl Pow(d)er! With her passion for winter sports and love of teaching, she brings the pure joy of powder snow to everyone. Katrin rocks every session with energy, expertise, and a healthy dose of empowerment.

LAWINENKURASEAROSA


Penguin guide Portrait Urs Baumgartner

Urs 

CH | Flims

Has been living and breathing his passion for freeriding and ski touring for over 20 years. As a certified mountain guide, he’s a true professional in the mountains. With experience and infectious enthusiasm, he leads his guests on unforgettable adventures.



URS BAUMGARTNER


Penguin Guide Martin MySkiGuide

Martin 

AT | All over

Martin is not only a certified ski instructor and mountain guide, but has also spent many years training other ski instructors. Based at the Arlberg, he frequently ventures around the world – to Argentina, China, Japan, and Norway – in search of powder and adventure, both on and off the slopes.

MYSKIGUIDE

Lisa Pfleiderer Guide Penguin Powderwear

Lisa 

AT | Tyrol

She’s addicted to the feeling of setting off before sunrise, wrapped in her Dermizax Shell Jacket, protected from the elements and collecting unforgettable mountain moments. She also puts her heart into organizing women’s camps. Her biggest adventure so far took her to Turkey: read more in Penguin Stories.

LISA PFLEIDERER

Ramon Groothengel Guide Penguin Powderwear

Ramon "Goldie"

NL | Austria & Switzerland

Is a passionate snowboard guide who loves sharing his enthusiasm for the mountains, freeriding, and ski touring with people who feel the same way. His absolute favorite spots include Zinal and the Pitztal Glacier, two places where he experiences the mountains at their best, freeriding and touring off the beaten track.

RAMON GROOTHENGEL

Tornike 

GE | Georgia

is an IFMGA/GMGA-certified mountain guide from Georgia. Since his youth, he has been exploring Georgia’s powder regions and is proud to work in all parts of the country – from the powder cat-ski areas on the coast to the remote ski touring regions in his home region of Racha.

TORNIKEGUIDE