Mountain Penguins - Backcountry snowboard guiding in Chamonix

News: A change of direction for Mountainpenguins, there will only be custom camps from now on

Welcome to Mountain Penguins, the off-piste snowboard specialists based in Chamonix at the foot of Mont Blanc. From powder virgins to extreme steep boarders, we aim to give you the ultimate snowboarding experience. Whether it be big drops, deep powder or tree runs, we will make sure your trip is an unforgettable one!

Our trips combine snowboard touring, freeriding, heli-boarding and avalanche awareness training. We will custom make your dream trip in some of the best terrain in the world. 

Chamonix is the ideal place for every level of off-piste adventure. The Chamonix valley boasts an abundance of legendary off-piste descents and a high lift system which makes for exceptional scenery and enough snow for all winter round. Experience the true wilderness and beauty of the Alps in a quest for powder and high adventure!

Join us this winter, get away from the crowded piste and make your own tracks in an untouched powder field! Or feel the thrill of flying in a helicopter over snow covered peaks before experiencing effortless powder turns down a remote valley.

Photo: Ronald Naar

Guides

Mountain Penguins was established by Lars Vanhaelewyck, an Internationally qualified IFMGA Mountain Guide, who guides most of the mountaineering trips. Originally from Belgium, Lars has over 20 years of experience snowboarding in the Mont Blanc massif, the Alps and the greater ranges of the world. Having lived in Chamonix for over a decade he has enjoyed the unique and unlimited possibilities in and around the valley. He is proficient in four languages; English, French, German and of course his mother tongue Dutch.

All our guides are IFMGA mountain guides (International Federation of Mountain Guides Associations), the highest possible qualification ensuring the best standards in safety, client care and enjoyment. They are selected on their personality and personal knowledge of the chosen objective and motivation to provide a safe but unforgettable experience. Our team is led by John Whittle, an IFMGA Guide for more than 25 years who has extensive experience of the Mt Blanc Massif and worldwide.