The People Behind Alpavero
Alpavero is run by a compact team of hikers, cartographers, and outdoor professionals who bring complementary expertise to every aspect of the platform. We are united by a shared belief that accurate, honest trail information makes the mountains more accessible and safer for everyone. Each team member contributes directly to the trail data and editorial content that our users rely on.
Markus Frei
Co-Founder & Head of Trail Operations
Markus grew up in Graubünden and has been hiking Swiss alpine routes for over 25 years. He leads Alpavero's trail audit programme, personally reviewing new route submissions and coordinating with cantonal authorities on trail access and safety standards. His background in civil engineering gives him a precise eye for gradient analysis and terrain assessment.
Céline Aubert
Co-Founder & Product Director
Céline brings ten years of product management experience in geographic information systems to her role at Alpavero. She oversees the development of the platform's mapping and elevation tools, working closely with the engineering team to translate complex topographic data into intuitive user interfaces. She holds a certificate in alpine trekking from the Swiss Alpine Club.
Jonas Stalder
Lead Cartographer
Jonas trained as a cartographer at ETH Zurich and spent four years working on national survey projects before joining Alpavero. He is responsible for the accuracy and presentation of all elevation data and downloadable maps on the platform. His work ensures that what users see on screen reflects what they will encounter under their feet.
Priya Naidoo
Seasonal Content & Guides Editor
Priya manages Alpavero's editorial calendar, coordinating the production of seasonal hiking guides and destination features. She has hiked extensively across the Swiss Alps, the Jura, and the southern Ticino valleys, and brings a writer's precision to translating trail experience into practical, readable content. She previously edited outdoor travel content for a European adventure magazine.
Tobias Wenger
Community & Safety Coordinator
Tobias manages Alpavero's contributor network of over 2,000 active trail reporters and maintains relationships with cantonal mountain rescue services across Switzerland. He holds a first responder certification and previously worked as a mountain hut keeper in the Bernese Oberland for three seasons. His role ensures that community-submitted trail reports meet Alpavero's accuracy and safety standards before publication.