About us(remake) – alpinegoats.eu

Meet Our Team

Different backrounds. Shared curiosity. One love for adventure.

What You Can Expect

Every Alpine Goats journey is different, and so are the people who lead it. Depending on the destination and experience, our teams may bring together local guides, expedition professionals, doctors, breathwork instructors and other specialists. What stays consistent is our approach: thoughtful preparation, respect for the places we visit, genuine human connection and a willingness to embrace a little discomfort along the way.

Jonas “Snow” Gvazdaitis

Jonas is the founder of Alpine Goats, a medical doctor and lifelong outdoor enthusiast. His medical background includes Trauma & Orthopaedic Surgery, emergency care, expedition and wilderness medicine, and mountain rescue.

As a certified Wim Hof Method instructor, he is fascinated by how breathing, cold and controlled discomfort can influence the way we respond to challenge — both physically and mentally.

Alpine Goats grew from Jonas’ desire to bring these worlds together: adventure, medicine, nature and people. His approach is simple — prepare well, respect the environment, embrace the challenge and leave enough space for the unexpected.

For Jonas, a great journey isn’t only about where you go. It’s about what happens along the way — the people you meet, the limits you question, the moments you didn’t plan and the stories you bring home.

Darren Adam

Darren is a military veteran, experienced breathwork instructor and mental health advocate based in Scotland. His work is deeply shaped by his own experience of living with and overcoming PTSD — a journey he shares openly in his book, From PTSD to Peace. What began as a personal search for ways to heal eventually became a passion for helping others better understand how they respond to stress, discomfort and challenge.

Today, Darren combines breathwork, cold exposure and time in nature in a practical, grounded way. His approach comes as much from lived experience as it does from training. Within Alpine Goats, Darren brings calm, honesty and an ability to connect with people wherever they are in their own journey. He believes some of the most powerful experiences happen when we step outside what feels familiar — especially when we do it together.

Milda Gvazdaitytė

Milda is a passionate traveller and adventurer with a natural curiosity for new places, cultures and the people she meets along the way. She enjoys capturing the moments that make a journey memorable — from extraordinary landscapes to the spontaneous, unplanned moments in between.

Social by nature, Milda has a way of bringing people together and making new environments quickly feel familiar. She brings energy, curiosity and a genuine interest in the people around her. For Milda, the best adventures are about more than the places you visit — they are about the people you meet, the experiences you share and the memories you bring home.

Oussama Hammouti

Oussama is a medical doctor, traveller and explorer with a curiosity for unfamiliar places, different cultures and the challenges that come with stepping outside the everyday. His medical background gives him a deep understanding of the human body, while his adventurous side keeps pulling him toward new landscapes, experiences and ways of seeing the world.

Naturally curious and open-minded, Oussama enjoys the unpredictability of travel — adapting when plans change, meeting people along the way and discovering places beyond the obvious.

For Oussama, a great adventure isn’t defined only by the destination. It’s about the experiences you share, the people you meet and the stories that stay with you long after you return.

Sandra Henao

Sandra is an Advanced Wim Hof Method Instructor and Modern Nutrition Coach with a deep interest in the connection between nature, wellbeing and the way we respond to physical and mental challenge.

Before moving into this work, Sandra spent more than 15 years in high-responsibility leadership roles — experience that shaped her understanding of stress, balance and the demands of modern life.

Today, she combines breathwork, cold exposure, nutrition and time in nature in a thoughtful and grounded way. With a particular love for the mountains, she believes some of the simplest experiences can also be the most powerful. Sandra brings warmth, experience and a calm presence to Alpine Goats, encouraging people to explore their capabilities with curiosity rather than pressure.

Lhakpa Tenzing Sherpa

Lhakpa is a tourism professional and trekking specialist with more than 15 years of experience in Himalayan tourism. Born and raised in Nepal, his knowledge goes far beyond the trails. He understands the mountains, changing conditions, local communities and the cultural traditions that make each region unique.

Over the years, Lhakpa has helped travellers experience the Himalayas with the insight that only comes from knowing these places first-hand. His experience, local relationships and practical understanding of travelling in Nepal make him an invaluable part of our journeys there.

For Lhakpa, sharing the Himalayas is not simply about guiding people through the mountains — it is about helping them understand and respect the place, its culture and the people who call it home.

Martin Jones

Martin’s professional background lies in Human Resource Management, where he worked within a FTSE 250 hospitality organisation, supporting individuals and teams in demanding and fast-paced environments.

Over time, a deeper pull toward self-understanding and inner work led him on a path of spiritual discovery and ultimately to the Wim Hof Method. Now an instructor, Martin finds genuine joy in guiding others through breathwork, cold exposure, and conscious challenge — creating experiences that invite clarity, resilience, and meaningful self-connection.

His work is further shaped by many years of martial arts practice and teaching, where presence, discipline, and calm under pressure are developed not in theory, but through lived experience. This embodied approach informs how Martin supports others — with steadiness, attentiveness, and respect for each individual’s pace.

He creates a grounded, supportive space in which people feel encouraged to embrace challenges, build trust in themselves, and reconnect with what truly matters.

Charlie Clements

As an Advanced Wim Hof Method Instructor, Oxygen Advantage Instructor, and fitness coach, Charlie believes that true strength begins with the fundamentals: how we breathe and how we respond to challenges. Based in Nova Scotia, Canada, Charlie specializes in performance breathing and cold-water survival, showing participants how simple, deliberate practices can fundamentally transform health and performance.

Through guided breathwork and cold exposure, Charlie empowers people to regulate their nervous systems, enhance physical endurance, and develop unshakable focus in demanding environments. His grounded approach invites participants to step outside their comfort zones and reconnect with their natural capacity for strength, clarity, and calm.

Tatia Tsnobiladze

Tatia is a medical doctor, traveller and proud Georgian with a deep connection to the landscapes, culture and traditions of her home country. Her love for exploration has taken her beyond Georgia, but sharing her own country remains particularly meaningful.

From its mountains and remote villages to its food, hospitality and centuries-old traditions, Tatia brings the perspective of someone who understands Georgia from within. Her medical background adds another dimension to the team, while her curiosity and love for people make her equally interested in what happens beyond the trail.

For Tatia, discovering a country means more than seeing its landscapes. It means meeting its people, understanding its culture and experiencing the details that are easy to miss when you’re simply passing through.

VOICE FROM OUR TRAVELERS

”I was invited out to Austria to work alongside Jonas. His managerial skills were on point. He had catered for everything, healthy food, beautiful accommodation. the routes on the experience were well planned. catering for all levels of experience hill walkers/hikers. I will definitely work with Jonas again.”

– Daren Adam