Note – 2024-08-02 06:58
Sorry been out of touch my fellow federation members. Had a bit of a rough week. Energy crashed after finishing my 12 day trek through the Italian Dolomites. At the same time a minute grass spike that...
Tag: hiking
Note – 2024-07-24 13:34
1/2 Today we finished our trek through the Italian Dolomites and hiked out to the town of Fiera di Primiero. First week on the Alta Via 2 and the second making our own way on deserted trails, over nar...
Note – 2024-07-23 09:37
Dolomites Alta Via 2 day 10 Local hike near Sagron today as heavy rain around. We did a 7km loop to the Val delle Moneghe. A marvellous viewpoint and a winter ice climbing playground. Then on up throu...
Note – 2024-07-22 13:16
Dolomites Alta Via 2 day 9 Today we clocked over the 100km accumulated mark as we made our way to Passo Cereda. A quick stop there and then it was on another 4km to a little gem of a hotel we found. Y...
Note – 2024-07-22 02:25
One of the nice things about long distance trails like the one we are on at present is the people from all walks of life and countries that you meet along the way. The common denominator for all is th...
Note – 2024-07-21 11:45
Continuing our journey we headed SE from San Martino passing through mature forests & stunning alpine meadows. A few hours later we emerged at the Forcella Col dei Cistri & the magnificent peaks of th...
Note – 2024-07-20 13:40
Dolomites Alta Via 2 day 7 Italian Meteo had multiple alerts out over the next few days for rain and thunderstorms. We made the decision to take a lower variant of the AV2 that skirted the west side o...
Note – 2024-07-20 03:43
@andrewbriscoe its melt in the mouth stuff! Must try baking these when I return. Hiking luxuries eh?
Note – 2024-07-19 19:51
Its a tough life in the mountains, especially on a long distance trek like the Italian Alta Via 2. But tonight I must be honest. We are staying at the lovely Hotel/Rifugio Capanna Passo Valles where w...
Note – 2024-07-19 12:05
Chucking it down at Passo Valles. Storms. Not a time to be playing about on iron cables and ladders! Staying here and hoping things clear up tomorrow
Note – 2024-07-19 11:27
Dolomites Alta Via 2 day 6 Passo San Pellegrino to Passo Valles Short rest day today so a lie in, leisurely breakfast & a 6km stroll to our overnight refuge. Just arrived at midday when the heavens op...
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...
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 – 2024-07-11 15:18
@tapasinthesun yes, not for post rainy days. Not easy for dogs, we left our at home. My favourite river walk in the area though is the Rio Santos at Albuñuelas. That's great and much longer although a...