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FREERIDE IN DOLOMITI - NEW EDITION - 100 ITINERARIES
Francesco Tremolada
- Introduction
- Marmolada
- Arabba
- Colac and Sassolungo
- Sella
- Alta Badia
- Lagazuoi and Cinque Torri
- Tofane
- Cristallo and Faloria
This book collects a choice of the most interesting itineraries in the central-eastern Dolomites, in an area which ranges from Marmolada to the valleys surrounding the Sella massif to passo Falzarego and the Cortina basin.
The itineraries are divided into 8 chapters.
Chapter I is dedicated to Marmolada, the highest summit in the Dolomites. The itineraries in this chapter, excluding the difficult descent into the Antermoia valley, develop mainly on the glacier’s open slopes, easily accessible from the Punta Rocca cable car which climbs up to 3250m. This is ideal terrain for freeriders and often excellent snow can be found, but is also exposed to wind, which in a few hours can spoil the magic and form dangerous wind slabs.
The itineraries which start from Pian dei Fiacconi, tend to be more of the “ski mountaineering” kind and allow skiing activity to be prolonged all the way into spring.
Chapter II
describes the descents which develop from the ridge of volcanic rock which separates Marmolada from the valley of Arabba. The majority of these (.........)
Pages 448
Language ITA / ENG
Price 31,50
ISBN 978-88-87890-93-8
Ed. Versante Sud
