At Sella Ronda in Fassa Valley there is the starting point of the most famous ski tour. Offering two options as a start, Belvedere – Canazei and / or Campitello – Col Rodella, the touring skiing is crossing the entire Fassa Valley. What is more, the itinerary offers the possibility to run its trails at both directions. The clockwise is the Orange coded track and the anti-clockwise is the Green coded track. In many points, lift systems are facilitating your efforts.
In 2012 , Pozza di Fassa ski area was the home-town of the Men’s Special Slalom Race of European Cup, organized by the International Ski Federation. Val di Fassa is the principal ski area of Alto Adige with its 340 km/211 mi long slopes. 150 organized facilities in 8 different zones of the region can be the ideal ski destination for skiing fans. The area offers many off-piste passes, a truly unforgettable experience.
The most famous tour starts at Dolomites di Brenta, ending at Croda del Becco Mountain. Another very popular tour leads to the Forcella del Cristallo Mountain. Every year the area hosts the most prestigious international ski mountaineering event, the Sellaronda Ski Marathon race. The race includes the Sella mountain group, taking place during the night.
Buckhorn Ski and Snowboard Club is located about 40 mi/64.4 km from Los Angeles, in the Angeles National Forest, near the city of Azusa, California, USA.
The mountain resort of Vall de Nuria is located in the Eastern Pyrenees of the municipality of Queralbs. There is no road leading there, only by train or the old footpath - mule track. Enjoy the spectacular mountain landscape using an unusual transport, the rack railway.
Maykop is a city situated on the right bank of Belaya River, which is a tributary of the Kuban. It is the capital city of the Republic of Adygeya in Russia.
Flagstaff is a wonderful city situated in northern Arizona, in the southwestern USA. It is also located south of the San Francisco Peaks, which is the highest mountain range in the state of Arizona.
Dubuque is a city in and the county seat of Dubuque County, Iowa, U.S., situated along the Mississippi River. In 2005, Dubuque was selected by USA Today newspaper as one of the “10 greatest places to discover Midwest charm”. Dubuque is a mixed-blessing of nightlife, entertainment, activities and fun.
Peebles is a village that belongs in Adams County, Ohio, USA. It is situated in the southern Ohio and the nearest big city is Cincinnati, about an hour west.
The canyoning activity in Dolomites, is a very successful combination of mountaineering and fluvial techniques. In Trentino region, in northern Italy, the fans of canyoning have many options to enjoy the magnificent gorges of Italian Alps. The crystal clear waters coming down directly from the snowy slopes of the Dolomite’s peaks and the breathtaking landscape, not only from the top of the hills but also from the heart of the mountains would take your breath away. The area offers many possibilities for all skill levels.
Cortina d’ Ampezzo, the most famous snow resort in the Dolomites mountain chain, can offer you the unique opportunity to practice and admire a real sailing experience in the heart of the Alps, during the summer season. Since 2006, the first yachting mountain club in Italy and the second in the world operates here.
Nowadays, snow kiting has become a new trend in the winter resorts. In Trentino – Alto Adige, in Northern Italy, the right spot for exercising your preferred sport is Passo Tonale, which separates the Stelvio National Park from the Madonna di Campiglio ski area.
Mountaineering in the Dolomites area is one of the most exiting experience you can get! The magnificent landscape carved from the continuous rapid water and the strong winds, offers unforgettable experiences and incredible images of unique scenery. Fans, with different level of difficulty, can practice here their preferred sport with totally safety. Here the nature offers a huge play room, full of strong emotions.
Snowshoeing has become very popular in all winter resorts over the last years. Touring to the slopes and hiking up the hills on these ‘rackets’ gives you the opportunity to admire pure nature in remote locations, accessible only to mountaineers. Reaching heights up to the hills with breathtaking panoramas is the best reward for your efforts.
The north part of the Garda Lake, in Trentino, has become one of the most visited places in the world for rock climbing. Trento’s side of Garda offers more than 2000 routes of climbing options.
Recently, for the pleasure of ski fans, safari skiing version is getting very popular in Trentino-Alto Adige Region, in northern Italy. Followed by mountain guides and instructors, the fans can reach zones and spots in remote areas difficult to access otherwise.
The old fashion Scandinavian mean of transport, the ski joring re-appears in nowadays winter ski resorts but currently as a funny and exciting sport activity.
