Via Rododendri on Piccola Torre
Route · Jun 19, 2026
Via Rododendri on Piccola Torre route guide with approach, topo, pitch-by-pitch beta, descent, gear and map details for an easy Val Gardena-Sella Dolomites climb.
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Stories and adventures across Trentino and the Italian Alps — one trail, climb, and espresso at a time. All 33 posts, newest first.
2026
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- Via Rodeo on Pilastro Moni
Route · Jun 13, 2026
Via Rodeo on Pilastro Moni route guide with approach, topo, pitch-by-pitch beta, descent, gear and map details for an easy Sella-Pordoi Dolomites climb.
- Via Spigolo Sud on Torre Finestra
Route · May 2, 2026
Via Spigolo Sud on Torre Finestra route guide with approach, topo, pitch-by-pitch beta, descent, gear and map details for an easy Catinaccio Dolomites climb.
- Arabba: Excellent Skiing in the Dolomites' Citadel of Evil
Story · Mar 14, 2026
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- Madonna di Campiglio: Skiing the Brenta Dolomites
Story · Mar 14, 2026
TBD - Paganella: Skiing in Trento's Backyard
Story · Mar 14, 2026
TBD - Passo San Pellegrino: Less Sparkling, More Skiing
Story · Mar 14, 2026
TBD - San Martino di Castrozza: Long Runs and a Taste of Spring in February
Story · Mar 14, 2026
TBD - Skiing Belvedere: The Shibuya Crossing of the Dolomites
Story · Mar 14, 2026
TBD - Skiing Kronplatz: The Bald Mountain, Many Eggs, and One Chairlift
Story · Mar 14, 2026
TBD - Skiing Tre Cime: The Most Beautiful Towers We Never Saw
Story · Mar 14, 2026
TBD - Val Gardena: World Cup Runs, Heated Seats, and the Shortest Chairlift
Story · Mar 14, 2026
TBD - Skiing the Marmolada Glacier: It Doesn't Get Any Higher
Story · Feb 23, 2026
Ski the highest peak in the Dolomites: our guide to Marmolada’s cable cars, the 12 km Bellunese run, parking, ski passes, Arabba connection, and whether it’s worth the trip.
- Carezza Ski: The Short King of the Dolomites
Story · Feb 17, 2026
Honest review of Carezza Ski in the Dolomites, Italy, with tips on parking, best and worst runs, family vs expert terrain, huts, après-ski and where to stay nearby.
- Fixing Broken BOA on My Snowboard Boot
Story · Feb 10, 2026
Broke the BOA dial on your snowboard boot? Follow my Monte Cornetto, Trento mishap and step-by-step BOA warranty repair kit fix to save your boots.
- Powder Pozza: Skiing Buffaure-Ciampac on a Zero Visibility Snow Day
Story · Jan 29, 2026
Powder-day trip report from Buffaure-Ciampac above Pozza di Fassa with access tips, parking options, visibility notes, and best runs for a whiteout day.
- Pozza-Buffaure: Our Favorite Ski Area in Val di Fassa
Story · Jan 26, 2026
A detailed ski-day guide to Buffaure above Pozza di Fassa: best runs, Ciampac tips, parking, and how to connect to Sella Ronda, plus where to stay and eat.
- Pozza-Buffaure: Our First Date with the Underdog of Val di Fassa
Story · Jan 25, 2026
First-time ski day at Buffaure above Pozza di Fassa: parking, lift flow, best runs, Ciampac basin tips, hut stops, and the Trento route.
- Cinque Torri: Scenic Ski Day Trip from Cortina d'Ampezzo
Story · Jan 24, 2026
Plan a Cinque Torri ski day from Cortina d'Ampezzo with access options, best runs, Super 8 circuit tips, and hut stops with views in the Dolomites.
- Skiing in Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy: Does It Deserve the Gold Medal?
Story · Jan 14, 2026
Discover Tofana ski area in Cortina d'Ampezzo: free parking tips, Olympic runs, and scenic Dolomites terrain. Complete guide to skiing Italy's 2026 Winter Games host.
- Two Days in Cortina d’Ampezzo: The Queen of the Dolomites
Story · Jan 14, 2026
Planning a trip to Cortina d'Ampezzo? Honest review of skiing, crowds, prices, hotels, and food in one of the Dolomites' most famous resorts before the 2026 Olympics.
- Latemar Ski Day: When Life Gives You Broken Lifts, You Après-Ski
Story · Jan 10, 2026
Latemar Dolomites ski day review (Obereggen–Predazzo): sunshine, crowds, icy runs, a lift shutdown, and the best après-ski + parking tips for doing it right.
- Seceda Ski Day: Epic Views in Val Gardena
Story · Jan 2, 2026
Skiing Seceda in Val Gardena, Italy—epic Dolomite views, lifts and best runs, where to eat, and honest snowboarder tips for a Dolomiti Superski day.
2025
all posts by tag →- Alpe Cermis: A Low-Key Start to the Dolomiti Superski Season
Story · Dec 27, 2025
Alpe Cermis ski area review in Cavalese, Italy. Snow conditions, runs, parking, lift access, espresso/après stops, and where to stay near Val di Fiemme.
- Climbing Via del Gracchio - Day 3 of Our Dolomites Trad Adventure
Story · Dec 2, 2025
Discover Via del Gracchio in Val di Fassa — a moderate 7–8 pitch trad climb near Rifugio Roda di Vael with great rock, easy access, and unforgettable views.
- Solo Hiking to Rifiguio Bergamo: Moody with a Chance of Goats
Story · Nov 24, 2025
A spontaneous solo hike to Rifugio Bergamo after a cold, fog-filled drive to Tires—unexpected snow, goats, schnapps, and a perfect Dolomites adventure.
- 3D-Printed Climbing Rope Hooks: How I Organized My Rope Closet
Story · Nov 22, 2025
DIY rope storage: 3D-printed climbing rope hooks & pegboard. Design workflow in Blender, printing tips, & the final organized rope closet setup.
- Tschafon Hut: The Most Charming Mountain Escape in Tiers
Story · Nov 16, 2025
Discover Tschafon Hut in Tiers, South Tyrol: a cozy, family-run mountain refuge with stunning Dolomites views, farm-to-table food, hiking routes, and peaceful slow-living vibes.
- Climbing Via Fehrmann - Day 2 of Our Dolomites Trad Adventure
Story · Nov 11, 2025
Via Fehrmann on Torre Stabeler (Vajolet Towers): approach, practical pitch notes, and descent via Via Emerich, from our Dolomites trad course day.
- Climbing Via Piccola Micheluzzi - Day 1 of Our Dolomites Trad Adventure
Story · Oct 29, 2025
A guided trad day on Via Piccola Micheluzzi (Piz Ciavazes) above Passo Sella in the Dolomites—approach, climbing, descent, and what to expect.
- From Terrified to Terrific: 3-Day Trad Course in the Dolomites
Story · Oct 22, 2025
We took a 3-day trad climbing course in Pozza di Fassa (Val di Fassa, Dolomites) — what it cost, how it worked, and what we learned.
- Cycling in the Alps for Beginners: What I Wish I Knew
Story · Oct 14, 2025
Beginner cycling in the Alps: what my first climbs near Trento taught me about gearing, pacing, hydration, and descending.
- Nine Bags, One Cat, and a One-Way Ticket to Trento
Story · Oct 14, 2025
New blog, who dis? First ever post on our blog about Trentino. We're new in Trento and we're ready to explore.