This journey is focussing on conscious families.

Obviously, ‘conscious’ is a wide concept, used within many different occassions. So I will give a bit of extra context to the meaning of ‘conscious families’.

For me ‘conscious families’ are families who are open to explore the world. Who know that the world is often way different then what is presented to us by main stream media. For me conscious families follow their own path of wisdom and truth. They are open to teachings, experiences and wisdoms of others. And like to exchange theirs as well. Through this they live and evolve their own truth.

Conscious families know there is not ‘one truth’, though are aware we can create our own truth by experience and gaining wisdom.

Conscious families spend time and attention to keep body, mind and soul in balance.

They are aware of the impact of their actions, either on their own lives or on the environment they live in.

They try to find a good way of living in good relation with their environment. And choose consciously to spend time and energy to create a better world, in a form what suits their authenticity, coming to a unique, valuable expression of life.

Above doesnt mean you are a saint or holy. You are on a conscious journey, living your life and learning about life on your way.

By sharing experiences we empower, enrich and inspire each other. Sharing a mountain journey together provides a beautiful space to let this all happen.

This description ‘conscious family’ is ment to bring the people together who resonate with each other. So we elevate each others experience and feel safe and inspired to share about ‘unusual’ subjects.

When you doubt about if you are a ‘conscious family’ and if this journey is ment for you, don’t hesitate to contact me.

The group  will never be bigger than a combination of 15 children and parents. A group size from 7 to 15 is the most beautiful as this provides both adults and children a variety of companions to hike, play and converse with. The group will not be bigger than 15 so we can facilitate a safe journey.

The journey will go through with a minimum of 6 people, three adults and three children

It depends on the children, but most of the times the children like to walk together with the other children.

When the group is big enough I will take an extra guide with me. Usely one of the guides walks in front of the group with the children. And the other guide walks at the back of the group with the parents.

Whenever there is a passage on the route which needs extra attention I will always go in front, to determine a safe pace and give assistance when needed.

The journey is a perfect combination of the possibility to socialize as well as offering the opportunity to connect with yourself in silence.

In the afternoon we arrive at the mountain hut. Here everybody can make their own plan what they want to do before dinner time.

The third day (the second hiking day) there is the choice to go for a little or a longer hike. Or when you and your childeren prefer. You can also stay at the hut.

On another day in the week we have a slightly shorter walk, which gives us the possibility to either have a lazy morning or afternoon… depending on the weather… Maybe we choose to stay for a longer period of time at the river to play, swim, build dams, relax….

Everybody with a good basic condition can join this journey. We take time for the hiking and take enough rest on the way. We will be in physical motion, but will not be in a hurry. You carry your own backpack which will be between 10-12 kg. Whenever you have doubts if your physical condition is sufficient enough, please contact me. So we can determine if the journey is a fit for you.

Make a beautiful round trip through the mountains.

 The route has a nice build up in such a way that the hikes in the beginning of the week are shorter, so our bodies can get into the hiking. Then we have some days where the hikes are longer. But still very doable in a day, where we will have plenty of time for breaks.

We are on our way the whole day, enjoying nature. As a guide I always keep an eye on the weather. WHen there are predictions the weather will change in the afternoon, we will have shorter breaks to be on time in the hut.

We leave the mountain hut around 9.00 and arrive at the next hut at around 16.00

The sessions are a short, sweat and easy sequence of 20/30 minutes, to stretch, wake and warm up the body. Connecting with the breath and yourself in that very moment. I always adjust the session to where the group is in their body and mind.

Mountain huts have a special mountain hospitality, they provide a safe accommodation for the night.  Expect a familiar atmosphere where you are been taken care of with a bed and nourishing mountain food. 

The common thing in every mountain huts is that everybody dines together at the same time. This brings a very cosy atmosphere in the dining room. Feeling connected with all people who hiked up the mountains to reach the hut.

Breakfast is served at a certain time, where we as a group eat together.

Mountain huts have different sizes of sleeping rooms. Varying from 4 to 15 persons per room. It depends on the hut where we are sleeping how the families will be divided in the sleeping rooms. Usely we share two or three sleeping rooms all together. We can arrange the constellation in the hut together.

The food in the mountain huts of this area is famous among the north Italians. In the morning they love to hike up the mountain with their whole family; children, adults and grand parents often as well, have a five-course lunch with water and/or wine at the mountain hut and hike down afterwards.

It is a special Bergamasque mountain kitchen. The Italians still love their pasta and meat, this is the base of their menu. Their way of cooking is authentic and good. Though not very yogi style 😉

For this journey I will arrange a special menu for us as a group, as much as is possible in collaboration with the mountain huts and the willingness of their cook. Just bare in mind some of the mountain huts are provided by helicopter. It means they are not able to cook so much with fresh fruits and vegetables.

Whenever you or your child has any specific diet wishes, please let me know. Than I can see what I can arrange.

During breakfast you will be served either a tea or coffee.

During the hikes, we will have breaks where I pop out my burner to make tea, coffee or soup.

At diner water is included. When you drink something else it is on your own account.

When you book you will recieve a supporting packing list to prepare yourself for this journey. The items are divided in essential & optional.

A good preparation will bring you ease and comfort on the journey 🙂

When you let your child carry as much as possible on his or her own, your child will learn to take ownership for their equipement and self-care.

Nevertheless you should taken into account how tall and strong your child is, to be able to hike the journey in a safe physical way. In the packing list you will be provided with your will find some more details considering ‘packing a child’s bag’.

Good hikingshoes are the essential items for this journey.

They need to be high, with soles with a good profile. Make sure your shoes are worn-in.

When you have questions about your shoes, don’t hesitate to ask me advise.

A well fitting backpack, with a good waistband & good shoulderbands is necessary.