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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.

8 min read
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.

9 min read
Lago di Carezza

Hike · Feb 15, 2026

Easy loop around Lago di Carezza. You can literally compress this to 5 minutes by parking next to the lake and walking through the tunnel. The lake itself can be crowded and feel a bit too touristy, so we prefer this loop instead, which first winds around the lake with a few viewpoints from a distance where you can have the lake just for yourself. The itinerary can be easily modified as there is a dense network of trails around the lake.

Carezza, Bolzano, Italy Loop 3.7 km · 1h 1h 30m ↑ 50 m ⇅ 1550 m · 1600 m
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.

6 min read
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.

12 min read
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.

9 min read
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.

9 min read
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.

9 min read
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.

8 min read
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.

14 min read
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.

9 min read
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.

7 min read
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.

6 min read
Tschafon Hut Hike

Hike · Dec 17, 2025

Short hike from Lavina Bianca up to Tschafon Hut sitting in the saddle above Tires. It can be an easy and casual stroll or a legit workout. Whatever you want to make it.

Tires, South Tyrol, Italy Out & Back 3.1 km · 1h 50m 1h ↑ 528 m ⇅ 1190 m · 1737 m
Monte Cornetto on Ice

Hike · Dec 14, 2025

Easy ridge hike starting in the meadows south-west of Cima Palon going up to the summit of Monte Cornetto. Reasonable distance and elevation gain packed with killer views.

Monte Bondone, Trento, Italy Out & Back 9.1 km · 4h 15m 2h 30m ↑ 611 m ⇅ 1550 m · 2178 m
Rifugio Bergamo from Lavina Bianca

Hike · Dec 11, 2025

Moderate out-and-back hike from Lavina Bianca, Tires following the river in Valle di Ciamin before climbing up to Rifugio Bergamo (Grasleitenhütte). Alpine creek, green meadows, calming woods, soaring cliffs - it's got it all and more - even goats & snow if you're lucky.

Tires, South Tyrol, Italy Out & Back 14.1 km · 6h 4h 6m ↑ 965 m ⇅ 1190 m · 2138 m
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.

15 min read
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.

9 min read
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.

6 min read
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.

12 min read
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.

12 min read
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.

13 min read
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.

13 min read
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.

7 min read
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.

9 min read