From Gripped Magazine · Brandon Pullan · · 50s
Fanny Schmutz Finds Her Mountain Home
Fanny Schmutz, a mountain guide from Chamonix, discovers her passion for the mountains after growing up climbing with her family.
In brief
Fanny Schmutz, a mountain guide from Chamonix, discovers her passion for the mountains after growing up climbing with her family. Fanny Schmutz, raised in Chamonix, became a professional mountain guide in 2015 after initially pursuing teaching. Originally reported by Gripped Magazine.
Fanny Schmutz's Mountain Roots
Fanny Schmutz grew up in Chamonix with a mountain guide father, learning to climb with her sister at the local club.
“My father never wanted me to become a mountain guide. He was a guide himself, so he knew exactly what this life involved: the risks, the responsibility, and the uncertainty.”
Her Journey to Guiding
After teaching, Fanny earned her mountain guide qualification in 2017 and joined Compagnie des Guides de Chamonix.
Global Expeditions
Fanny guides clients across the Alps and to Patagonia, India, Nepal, and Alaska, focusing on shared experiences and friendships.
Recent Achievements
In 2016, Fanny completed Bhagirathi III via the Scottish Route in five days with Elodie Lecomte.
The short version
Fanny Schmutz, raised in Chamonix, became a professional mountain guide in 2015 after initially pursuing teaching.
