Testimonials
Matthew Perkins, UK / Verbier
“ I’ve been on two epic backcountry trips with Johanna - one week ski touring in Lofoten and a long-weekend ski mountaineering in Chamonix. Both times we skied incredible new lines, I learned some new mountain skills, and had fantastic days out with friends. Not only is Johanna great fun to ski with (and her skiing is totally rad!) but she’s also really well organised.
She spends a lot of time preparing for each day - understanding the snowpack, reviewing the detailed weather forecasts, planning the route, and calling around for local beta - which is the secret to maximizing your chances of awesome skiing. She always puts safety first and adapted our plan to the group’s skill, comfort and fitness level. So whether you want to learn some mountain skills, explore new places or just shred - Johanna has you covered!”
Christian Widgren, bolivia
“I had the opportunity to go ski mountaineering for 5 days with Johanna in Norway in March 2020. She is a very experienced guide who takes really good care of the safety of her group, ensuring all the people are comfortable and only exposed to terrain that suits their capabilities.
Throughout the expedition time in the mountains, she takes the time to explain why certain decisions are made as she evaluates the terrain and potential hazards. She is really keen on sharing information, techniques, and tips making the trip not only a guided adventure, but also a practical experience on real terrain. I found her well prepared not only in terms of gear and equipment but also mentally, on the study of the terrain and on the different plans to adapt according to weather conditions, emergency situations or potential surrounding hazards.
Finally, and a very important thing, she is a very fun person to be around with, you can get along with her easily and enjoy the time at its fullest. Lots of pictures, videos, and fun stuff happens with her, making the whole experience enjoyable. I would totally recommend her in a heartbeat.”
Dyane Devey, france
“I went on several adventures with my favorite guide on the world, Johanna! She guided me through icy and steep ridges, open glaciers, and many other tricky terrains in Chamonix. She was not only my guide but also my mental coach. She doesn't only care to take you from point A to point B, she wants to help you be a better skier, take the fear away, improve your mountaineering skills and regain full confidence in your self and your strength. She simply makes you feel stronger for you to be able to be a better skier and mountaineer even without her. I strongly recommend you to go on adventures with Johanna even though if you don't need a guide but simply want to improve your skills and gain confidence in the mountains.”
Magnus Lindman, Sweden
“I went on a ski trip to Chamonix in January 2020 with my colleagues and friends. We wanted to ski and find good powder with the help of a good guide and through the company Mountain Guide Travel we met the mountain guide Johanna Stålnacke who took care of us during our trip. Weather wise, we had everything you could imagine. At first lots of fresh snow and sun but towards the end it rained. But I must say that we got the best out of the skiing thanks to Johanna who, with her experience as a mountain guide, chose the best places for good skiing given wishes and opportunities.
Johanna is a very competent guide and with qualities that I value ... She is communicative, committed and caring. The guys in our group had a variety of previous experience from back country skiing , but Johanna quickly found the right level so everyone felt like a boss on the slopes. As the icing on the cake, each one also received some individual ski technique advice which helped me technically develop as a skier during the trip.
I highly recommend Johanna as a guide to anyone who wants to maximize their ski experience.”
Sonia Li, Sweden
“Without doubt one of the coolest girls I’ve met! Me and my friends booked a glacier ski day course with Johanna in the end of January 2020. The day started with skiing from Aiguille du Midi and it was such an fun eventful day: we got wonderful powder turns skiing and zig-zagging through the crevasses, we practised glacier rescue hoisting each other out of a crevasse and gathered much knowledge during the day. Johanna is inspiring, radiates adventure and passion for skiing and at the same time she is a great teacher. I would love to book more guiding with her again!”
Richard Fenning, UK
“I cannot recommend Johanna highly enough. I have been hiking with her in the Chamonix area in the late summer and skiing with her in the winter in the same area. When skiing, she is a natural teacher. She provides clear, thoughtful instruction which is tailored to your level of proficiency, learning style and individual set of specific objectives. She helped me rediscover my enthusiasm for skiing after many years of making little progress. When we went hiking, she selected some excellent routes and her knowledge of the flora, fauna and history of the region is remarkable. Moreover, Johanna knows that spending a few days in the Alps at any time of the year is not just about sport and exhilaration. It is also about sharing her infectious passion for the mountains and the restorative effect they can have on us amid our busy lives. She is a great person to be with and a wonderfully well-informed companion.”
Clare and Matthew Woodward, Verbier
“Do not be fooled by her diminutive stature- Johanna is a highly capable and diligent guide with fearsome shredding abilities and a nose for finding powder stashes. Whether ski touring above the fjords in Norway or picking gnarly lines in Chamonix, we always have a super fun time and feel in excellent, safe hands. Particularly with her local knowledge of the Chamonix area, she’s the person to find you whatever good snow is available and with her obvious passion for skiing and the mountains, her enthusiasm is infectious. Thanks Johanna for all the good times so far and looking forward to more adventures together in the future!”
Franziska Sperb
"Skitouring Norway with Johanna was an awesome experience. Not only does she always know where to find the good white stuff, but also never gets tired explaining, teaching and helping in advancing ones skills. And besides all the hard work she is so much fun to be around on the mountain. Could have not wished for a better guide."