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.
Climbing
A curated list of our climbing-related stories, routes, and trip reports. Follow our adventures in the Trentino region of Northern Italy and join us while we attempt the classic alpine routes in Val di Fassa, go sport climbing in the sunny Sarca Valley and Arco, or explore our backyard crags around Trento.
Scenic Break
Lose yourself in the Dolomites
Enjoy a quick visual detour. Take a glimpse of the scenic views before you dive into the rest of the posts.
All Climbing Posts
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.