ABOUT ME

Paul Zelay

This Is My Story

From an Italian and Basque family, I was born in 1979 in Argentina. Since my beginnings in 1994, I've been linked to outdoor activities such as mountain biking, trekking, hiking, canyoning, climbing and high-altitude exploration expeditions in Patagonia, Peru & Bolivia.

During these 30+ years of work I have dedicated myself to terrains like Aconcagua — climbed in 14 hours, in a single day — Mt. Everest and crossing the North Arctic, also traveling different geographies accompanied by cartography of my own design, knowledge I acquired through national and international trainings and mentorships.

I also carry in my expedition backpack hundreds of anecdotes — some funny, some unpleasant — and many of those life-shaping experiences that helped me discover my true vocation: the love of exploring the outdoors with others. Since 2017 I've been living in the Alps, and work across different continents that offer many options to explore, teach or push your goals. The Alps, the North Arctic, Nepal and the Andes are the best combinations for your dreams — and together we can make it possible.

What Makes Me Special?