The Team
Passionate guides, local experts, and mountain lovers dedicated to sharing the soul of the Swiss Alps.
James Herbert
Co-Founder & GuideJames is a qualified mountain bike guide and bike mechanic, with a love of navigating rugged trails and breathtaking landscapes. However, his heart truly belongs to the winter season and skiing. When the first snowfall arrives, James eagerly trades in his bike for a pair of skis, ready to conquer the slopes.
James brings a wealth of experience, including 6 years running and developing a ski tour business in Japan. He brings a meticulous attention to detail to the table, with an innate ability to focus on the finer points and think several steps ahead to craft unforgettable adventures.
From intricately planning challenging expeditions to curating immersive cultural experiences, James's dedication to precision ensures that every adventure is a finely-tuned journey.
Vaun McAleer
Co-Founder & GuideVaun blends hospitality and action-sports expertise in leading ski and wine tours worldwide. With a decade of experience in ski operations and outdoor education across various countries, his background spans renowned destinations and diverse mountain cultures.
A certified Wilderness First Responder with a background in outdoor education, Vaun has played integral roles in crafting and leading programs, curating immersive outdoor experiences, and guiding experiential learning journeys.
His multifaceted skill set—encompassing skiing, skateboarding, surfing, and fly fishing—along with his dedication to safety, adds a layer of professionalism to Soulscape Adventure's tours.
Léa Furet
Head of CommunicationsA nature lover since childhood, Léa quickly left Parisian city life behind to explore the wide-open spaces offered by the Swiss Alps. A skier in the winter and a hiker in the summer, she loves above all else the feelings of freedom, humility, and connection to Nature that mountain landscapes inspire in her.
With several years of experience in the fields of mountain sports and tourism, she is deeply committed to offering you beautiful, authentic experiences by helping you discover the richness of Swiss culture and local heritage. Her interpersonal and organizational skills, along with her qualities of active listening and kindness, complement the wonderful array of skills within the Soulscape Adventure team, all dedicated to serving you. Thus, whether on skis or over delicious local wines and meals, Léa knows how to create an atmosphere of trust, serenity, and respect for everyone's needs. She invites you to come experience and feel, for the duration of a stay, the magic of the Alps, and hopes you will leave with a smile not only on your face but also in your heart.
Vince
Chief of Good TimesForest lover since day one and an even bigger fan of anything that moves. This fluffy powerhouse quickly traded puppy life for the wide-open spaces of the Swiss Alps. An expert nap-taker in the winter and a professional sunbather in the summer, he lives for absolute freedom, pure joy, and a deep, spiritual connection to anyone holding a snack.
He doesn't have a resume, but he does have a black belt in tail-wagging and morale-boosting. His main job at Soulscape Adventure is simply making sure everyone is having a great time.
Whether he's chasing his favorite orange frisbee down the trails or keeping you company during a well-deserved post-hike meal, he has a special knack for bringing a sense of calm, plenty of laughs, and a high demand for belly rubs to the group.
He can't wait to show you the magic of the mountains, and he pretty much guarantees you'll leave with a smile on your face, a happier heart, and most likely a little bit of white fur on your trousers.