I was watching two videos presenting beautiful bivouacs in the Lagorai mountains and realized that the author intentionally did not disclose their names or locations.
Bivouac to Bivouac in the Dolomites: A Different Way to Experience the Mountains
The Dolomites are famous for their dramatic peaks, iconic rifugios, and crowded summer trails. But hidden high among these mountains is another world entirely: the world of bivouacs. This text is about them.
New Bivacco Frattini: Innovation or Architectural Vanity?
The new Bivacco Aldo Frattini was recently installed at 2300 meters in the Orobie Alps. Its design raises some serious questions.
Beyond the Emergency: The Real Spirit of Alpine Bivouacs
There is currently a debate over safety, social media, and over-tourism related to bivouacs. Before we label these shelters as ’emergency only,’ we need to look closer at the diverse roles they play across the Dolomites and beyond.
Who Really Climbed Antelao First? Grohmann’s 1863 Account
Paul Grohmann’s group ascent of Monte Antelao in 1863 lead by Matteo Ossi is often considered the mountain’s first. But Ossi claimed he had already reached the summit years before, yet according to Grohmann hesitated at the final crux.