Mt Alford Track, Methven
Methven is a small town in Canterbury region of the South Island. It is only 1.5 h drive at the west of Christchurch, the second largest city of New Zealand and is situated close to Mount Hutt, in the heart of Southern Alps.
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Val di Solda, Val di Fassa, Val Grdena, Madonna di Campiglio, Pinzolo are some of the countless areas and the endless trails. The ‘DSV Nordic Aktiv Park’ has been recently opened in Vallunga, in Val Gardena, for the joy of the fans. The National Park of Puez – Odle – Gardenaccia is also located in the spot with many marked paths, ideal for summer walking.
But it is mainly in Madonna di Campiglio and in Pinzolo where fans can enjoy their preferred outdoors activities, in facilities reserved exclusively for them. The ‘Dolomites Nordic Walking Park’ in Pinzolo offers 5 tracks for all levels of ability in a total of 27 km/16.7 mi long and the ‘Dolomites Nordic Walking Park’ in Madonna di Campiglio offers 6 itineraries for a total of 32 km/19.8 mi long.
In Trentino side, the ‘Fiamme Vitality Park’ is the biggest Nordic walking park of the region. The Park, with 9 walking trails, covers an area of 57 km/35.4 mi long and it features 3 blue, 3 red and 3 black marked trails. The ‘Stelvio National Park’ of Dolomites di Brenta area offers 11 trails of a total 62 km/38.5 mi long. The Park’s playground is divided in 2 blue marked trails (Bucaneve and Soldanella), 6 red marked paths (Ranuncolo, Papavero Alpino, Stella Alpina, Giglio Mantagone, Genzianella) and 3 black marked tracks (Anemone, Rododendro and Primula).
The Folgaria Nordic Walking Park offers 17 walking trails where 8 of them are located in Folgaria and the remaining 9 ones are spotted in Lavarone – Luserna area. The Park, with regards to different levels of ability, has 6 blue, 8 red and 3 black marked tracks.
Methven is a small town in Canterbury region of the South Island. It is only 1.5 h drive at the west of Christchurch, the second largest city of New Zealand and is situated close to Mount Hutt, in the heart of Southern Alps.
The plateau of Folois nestles at the southwest foot of Mount Erymanthus, in Hleia. Its name derived from mythology and the king of the Centaurs, Follo, friend of Hercules. Folois forest, with the unrivaled natural beauty, is one of the largest oak forests in Europe.
Bear Valley is a ski area located near Angels Camp, on highway 4, between Lake Tahoe and Yosemite, approximately 3 hours southeast of Sacramento, California, USA.
Glenorchy is a small settlement, situated in Otago region, at South Island in New Zealand. It lies on the northern side of Lake Wakatipu and is surrounded by Richardson and Humboltd Ranges.
Located almost at 150 km/93 mi from Nairobi City, Mt. Kenya is located just south of the equator, offering three climbing routes, namely Naro-Moru, Sirimon and Chogoria. Mt. Kenya has magnificent cliffs and glaciers that protect the highest peaks. Highest peaks here are Batian at 5199 m/17057 ft, Nelion at 5188 m/17021 ft and Point Lenana at 4985 m/16355 ft.
Mammoth Lakes is located near Mammoth Mountain, in California’s eastern Sierra about 100 mi/161 km south of Nevada State Line, 9 mi/14.5 km northwest of Mount Morrison, at an elevation of 7880 ft/2402 m, Mono County, California, USA.
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.
Torbole, Malcesine and Limone, in Garda Lake area, in north Italy, are considered to be the paradise of windsurfers, not only in Italy but in entire Europe as well, thanks to the excellent weather conditions.
Arco, in Garda Lake in Trentino region, hosts four world class Grand Prix and it is the venue of numerous national and international trainings. The track layout and the peculiarities of the terrain conditions make the ''Crossodromo'' one of its kind.
In the heart of the Dolomites Mountain chain, well known for its snow activities resorts, the possibility for the paddling fans to practice their preferred sport can look out of the ordinary.
Torbole sul Garda, in the area of Lake Garda, is well-known as the ideal location mainly for sailing, due to the perfect weather conditions. Thanks to the many organized schools and clubs, all of them recognized by the Italian Sailing Federation (FIV), offer excellent services, including well established safety measures and an efficient rescue service.
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.
In Trentino-Alto Adige, in the north part of Italy, skiing is the main leisure activity for both locals and visitors.
Save the date: January 7th, 2018 is the time again for the first of many to come Q Parks Freeski and Snowboard tour stop Battle ROJal in Snowpark Schöneben - Italy. The New Year begins with a great, first-class event were all the brave shred-heads of Europe are invited to compete each other for the Schöneben crown and grab the cash prize!
