Maps, a notebook and a Tuscan ridgeline
The Expert Brief · €65

Hire a local expert to plan your trek.

Same intelligence as a guided day — without committing to one. A 45-minute call, then a written brief built for your trip.

What it is

A tangible deliverable, not just a chat

You've read thirty articles and still can't tell which trail is right, when to go, or how to do it safely on your own. This fixes that.

We start with a 45-minute discovery call where I collect context — your dates, itinerary, fitness, interests and constraints. I don't improvise answers on the spot. Afterwards, I prepare a written expert brief: custom trail recommendations, gear advice, seasonal and microclimate notes, hidden access points, and safety considerations — specific to you.

It's the fastest way to travel independently with a local expert's intelligence in your pocket. And if you decide you'd rather I simply guide you, the brief becomes the plan.

The mechanic

How the brief works

  1. Book a 45-minute discovery call

    Pick a time that suits your timezone. €65 secures it.

  2. I collect context — only

    Dates, itinerary, fitness, interests, constraints. No pressure to decide anything live.

  3. I prepare your written brief

    Custom routes, gear, seasonal & microclimate notes, hidden access points, safety — carefully researched after the call.

  4. Optional follow-up call

    We walk through the document together so nothing is lost in translation.

What we can cover

Everything that makes an independent trek work

Route & safety planning

Which trails to do and in what order, escape routes, water sources, exposure and risk, and the realistic timing for your fitness.

Gear & climate check

What to pack for the season and altitude, microclimate quirks, the weather windows worth waiting for, and what to leave at home.

Why book a call

"I prepare carefully before I answer."

That's the whole point. No live-Q&A pressure, no generic checklist — a considered document you'll actually use on the trail, from someone who walks this terrain every week.

Most useful in winter, while you plan next season