Note – 2024-07-18 15:07
All during the long afternoon descent from the pass at Forca Rossa these jagged mountains were in view. They are our next challenge to cross. Much more technical evidently. They look it! 5 days on the...
Tag: dolomites
Note – 2024-07-18 15:00
Dolomites Alta Via 2 day 5 Rifugio Castiglioni Marmolada to Passo San Pellegrino. 14km, 1000+m ascent. Very tough day ascending through the humid, oppressive pine forests near Malga to the pass at For...
Note – 2024-07-17 13:17
Dolomites Alta Via 2 day 4 Rifugio Pisciadu - Rifugio Castiglioni Marmolada Threat of afternoon thunderstorms had us leaving refuge early at 6am. Had these glorious mountains to ourselves as we climbe...
Note – 2024-07-16 13:10
Some photos taken by a friend from today's trip between the Rifugio Puez and the Rifugio Pisciadu on the Alta Via 2
Note – 2024-07-16 11:52
Dolomites Alta Via 2 day 3 Rifugio Puez to Rifugio Pisciadu Another tough day of startling contrasts. From the beautiful early morning departure and excellent traverse to the dramatic Cir pinnacles to...
Note – 2024-07-15 19:06
Dolomites Alta Via 2 day 2 Rifugio Genova to Rifugio Puez today. An exciting and interesting day travelling 11 km with 900 m ascent/descent. Up and over steep passes, stunning views and the added inte...
Note – 2024-07-14 16:23
Dolomites Alta Via 2 day 1- Tough first day on the trail. Bressanone to the Prose Hutte and then onto Rifugio Genova. 16 km and over 1100m ascent. Enjoyed the spectacular scenery and the apple strudel...
Note – 2024-07-13 21:17
An extremely frustrating day of tiring travel on crowded trains with many changes and much confusion. But, we've ended the day with some cold beers and tasty pizza in the lovely south Tirol town of Br...
Note – 2024-07-12 13:54
Benvenuti a Treviso, Italia 🤣 Treviso airport - thunderstorms in the Dolomites to the north
Note – 2024-07-10 08:11
Just taken delivery of a new lightweight harness in preparation for the Dolomites. Replacing my Black Diamond Couloir harness (240 grams) with a Camp Alp Race (68 grams)! Said to be the lightest harne...
Note – 2024-07-09 15:15
@jds yeah they are nice. Not on the same scale as yours but compact and beautiful nonetheless. I'm hoping the camera dries out as I leave for the Dolomites on Friday!
Note – 2024-07-03 07:32
We start the long distance trek Alta Via 2 in the Italian Dolomites soon. Conflicting reports over whether its necessary to take Via Ferrata gear which weighs nearly 1kg (helmet, harness, lanyard). De...
Note – 2024-06-07 14:38
@jds we are aiming to do the 150km long Alta Via 2 trail from north to south. 10000m+ of ascent/descent.There are sections of unavoidable via ferrata along the way but I would like to try some of the...
Note – 2024-06-07 13:05
I've upgraded our Petzl Via Ferrata lanyards in preparation for our forthcoming July trip to the Dolomites. These "Scorpio Vertigos" weigh only 380 each (+ pully) so are quite a weight saving on the p...
Note – 2024-02-01 15:47
@TimKStanton I think you are absolutely correct Tim. Long distance hiking with some foliage would be ok but in your mountains, a heavier layer would suit better. I would definitely be concerned in cer...
Review of the OMM Core Hoodie integrated into a lightweight mountain clothing system
My experience of how the OMM Core Hoodie fares as one layer of a 3 layer adjustable, flexible and lightweight mountain clothing option
Note – 2023-12-22 09:28
There's nothing quite like fireside dreaming on a winters day. This last week my wife & I have been doing a lot of this & are delighted to announce that as a result, we have booked flights so we can a...
Note – 2023-11-28 17:44
@[email protected] They are very popular in the Italian Dolomites but Andalucia is becoming a bit of a winter alternative for this fast developing sport. Here's a few more shots from yesterday