I have been mountaineering in the Livigno area since 2014. Most people know this region for winter sports but my time there has been spent in summer. Hence the book.
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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...Featured Posts
Climbing Cristallino d’Ampezzo and Ferrata Ivano Dibona
Cristallino d’Ampezzo and Ferrata Ivano Dibona tour is among the best tours you can have in the Dolomites. Here you have a detailed report from my round tour that also includes Bivacco Buffa di Perrero.
444 Bivouac Shelters in Italian Alps: Interactive Map
There are hundreds of bivouacs and similar free shelters in different styles across the Italian Alps. But they appear under many names, scattered across vast terrain, often poorly mapped, sometimes not mapped at all.
Osprey Kestrel 58 Review: The Last 55-60 L Backpack You’ll Ever Need
This Osprey Kestrel 58 is built extremely durable with strong fabrics that can withstand rough trails and bad weather conditions. This is a versatile pack suitable for heavy-loaded day tours or for multi-day backpacking trips where you need to carry plenty of gear.
Sas Rigais West Ferrata Climb and Seceda Hike
I climbed Sas Rigais by walking from Daunëi parking and approached the summit from the west side ferrata and descended by the south side ferrata. After that I hiked to Seceda and walked back to the parking. This was a day in clouds, and here is my report.
Climbing Kesselkogel (Catinaccio d’Antermoia): Traverse and Round Tour
In my first attempt to climb Kesselkogel (Catinaccio d’Antermoia), I had to give up because of rain. A few weeks later I had perfect weather and traversed the mountain on a round tour. Here is my report.