End of October 2018, Storm Vaia arrives The Vaia storm, also known as Tempesta Vaia, was a violent atmospheric disturbance that ravaged our region, bringing it to its knees in October 2018. Storm Vaia tore down approximately 15 million trees, creating a massive tangle of fallen trunks, shattered branches, uprooted roots, soil, and stones. Entire …
Motorcycles on the Dolomite Passes Too many motorcycles on the Dolomites passes?With this post, I want to express my opinion, shared by many and surely disliked by others. I have been working as an alpine guide for many years, and especially during the summer season. I find myself almost every day in our beautiful mountains, …
Water is in short supply. Let’s learn to make careful use of it! I recently ate at Rifugio Cinque Torri and was very happy to note an intelligent initiative by the Associazione Rifugi Alpini del Veneto: an educational placemat reminding patrons how precious water is and inviting them to be wise in their use of …