The mountains of the Alps have given me countless unforgettable experiences over the years. Among them, some of the most special moments have been encounters with Alpine ibex.

While trail running and hiking across the region, I have often been fortunate enough to observe these remarkable animals in their natural habitat. Their ability to move effortlessly across steep cliffs and rugged terrain is truly inspiring. Standing quietly on a mountain ridge and watching an ibex navigate the rocks with confidence is a reminder of how perfectly adapted wildlife can be to its environment.

The photographs featured here were taken during various adventures in Valais. Each image captures a unique moment—whether it was a solitary ibex silhouetted against the sky, a group resting high above the valleys, or a close encounter during an early morning run.

For me, these encounters represent more than wildlife photography. They reflect the beauty, freedom, and sense of discovery that draw me back to the mountains again and again.

And one of my favorite GOATs pictures, in front of Mischabel Group…

I hope you enjoy these images as much as I enjoyed capturing them.

2.5.2026 – Last Saturday I ran the three summits Matthorn, Pilatus, and Stanserhorn. Over 3,300 uphill meters marked a new personal one-day record for me. The conditions were perfect, and the views were phenomenal. Below are the details of the tour – EnJOY!

It is a way to return.

In movement, things become simple again.
The noise fades.
What matters becomes visible.

There is no need to force clarity.
It appears on its own – step by step.

Daily physical movement is my anchor.

It brings me back into the body.
Into presence.

In a world that constantly asks for more,
this is where I need less.

No complexity.
No distraction.

Just breath.
Just rhythm.
Just being.

There is something honest in that.

You cannot outsource movement.
You cannot shortcut it.

You either show up, or you don’t.

And in showing up – quietly, consistently –
something deeper is built.

Not just strength.
But trust.

Not just fitness.
But alignment.

To feel life – to feel alive.

This is why I run.

6.3.2026 – I run the 1000er-Stägeli several times: short, intense, and surprisingly tough. The staircase climbs steeply up the Born in the Swiss Jura, with around 1150 steps packed into a very short distance.

At the top, a short moment to catch the breath and enjoy the view over the Swiss Mittelland. Then it’s time to jog back down – and maybe think about doing it again.

Short distance, big effort. That’s the 1000er-Stägeli – LOVE IT!

Insider: A short detour to Heidenhöhle 👌