Video: Hiking with a Wild Steinbock

We like to boast that our hiking tours bring us “up close” to the wildlife. But how close do we actually get? Watch this video to find out. Mike filmed this gorgeous Steinbock during last week’s Gran Paradiso Trek. What’s the difference between a Steinbock, an ibex and a chamois? Read Those Dam Goats to find out.

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