Antelao has a mountaineering story that feels wilder and less polished than many of its Dolomite neighbors, rooted in hunters, solitude, and a touch of mystery.
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This page provides some general but essential instructions and tips for those who are looking for an answer to the question how to start mountain climbing. I myself started mountaineering almost 40 years ago, so I feel I could say something about this activity. Read more...Dolomites Solo Book
This ebook documents fifteen years of my solo mountaineering in the Dolomites, starting in 2010 with my first visit and my ascent of Marmolada. Read more...Livigno Peaks Book
This book provides first-hand data for eight major peaks. I include practical and clear information on parking, start points, timings, terrain. Read more...Featured Posts
Marmolada Cave Bivouac: The Oldest Bivouac in the Dolomites Above a Retreating Glacier
When I climbed Marmolada in 2010, I noticed a cave high above the glacier and became convinced it was a military outpost from WW1. I was completely wrong.
The War of the Huts: How One Florin Saved Triglav
In the late 19th century, the Julian Alps were a battlefield of stone and signatures. The German-Austrian Alpine Club (DÖAV) was rapidly colonizing the peaks.
Bivacco Sief at Col di Lana Hike – Route Guide and Details
The Bivacco Sief at Col di Lana is a pleasant wooden cabin equipped with tables and benches, but there are no beds inside. Keep reading.