Our passion for the Alps
Get to know the team that will introduce you to the Upper Valais mountains.
Anja Nehrenheim
Anja lives with 16 Siberian huskies, a sheepdog, sheep, goats and chickens in a remote mountain pasture in the Valais Alps - 2 km from the nearest neighbour. With Wild Swiss Adventure, she offers husky trekking, sleigh rides and nature experiences for adults, children, families and people with disabilities. Despite her MS, Anja has found a way to live and work outdoors, always making decisions that prioritise the health and well-being of her entire team. In addition to the tours, she runs web design and social media projects for companies in the Alpine region via alpin-code.ch.
Phil Nehrenheim
Phil has been taking part in national and international sled dog races for years and has been regularly competing in multi-day stage races in Europe since 2013. With over 20 years of experience in sled dog sport and his passion for winter bivouacs, he and his team master every challenge. Over the years, he has had countless experiences with his huskies - from breathtaking panoramas in bright sunshine to violent snowstorms and difficult trail conditions. He often made difficult decisions in dicey moments, with the health of the entire team always his top priority. In addition to his work at Wild Swiss Adventure, Phil contributes his technical expertise as a systems engineer at a Swiss ISP.
A portrait of our huskies
Blizzard
Siberian Husky Name: Blizzard Gender: male Position: Lead Nickname: Chief
Sky
Siberian Husky Name: Sky Gender: female Position: Lead Nickname: Spinner
X-Storm
Siberian Husky Name: X-Storm Gender: female Position: Lead Nickname: Grimm
X-Ray
Siberian Husky Name: X-Rey Gender: female Position: Team Nickname: Chicken
Yalka
Siberian Husky Name: Yalka Gender: female Position: Swing Nickname: Clown
Yoko
Siberian Husky Name: Yoko Gender: female Position: Swing Nickname: Bear
R-Win
Siberian Husky Name: R-Win Gender: male Task: Swing/Lead Nickname: Big one
Flash
Siberian Husky Name: Flash Gender: female Position: Team Nickname: Flashi Bashi
Iggy Pop
Siberian Husky Name: Iggy Pop Gender: male Position: Team Nickname: Rowdy
Yakari
Siberian Husky Name: Yakari Gender: male Role: Wheel Nickname: Rascal
Icebear
Siberian Husky Name: Icebear Gender: male Role: Team Nickname: Kangaroo
Arcee
Siberian Husky Name: Arcee Gender: female Role: Wheel Nickname: Mouse
Abby
Siberian Husky Name: Abby Gender: female Role: Team Nickname: RedBull child
Bowie
Siberian Husky Name: Bowie Gender: male Role: Team Nickname: Kiss
Mae
Siberian Husky Name: Mae Gender: female Role: Team Nickname: Hex
Jagger
Siberian Husky Name: Jagger Gender: male Role: Wheel Nickname: Tiger
Nova
Belgian Shepherd Dog Name: Nova Gender: female Task: Watchdog Nickname: Cuddlebug