Had to share some more of those beauties with you. All these I found/saw after my Munich to Venice hike (which had been blessed with many beautiful specimens all along) while in Germany. Many of them edible and excellent tasting, some are highly medicinal supporting our body’s immune system and curing diseases, some very interestingContinue reading “Mushrooms 2020 – what an incredible mushroom year!”
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Day 28: Rifugio Sommariva to Forno di Zoldo – 8km
All morning it was pouring rain! It was supposed to get a little better around noon. There were 3 girls heading out into the valley around 8:30 while it was just terrible and our roommate Svenja took on the big, long, challenge over a difficult “Joch” around 8:00. The only hikers left at the RifugioContinue reading “Day 28: Rifugio Sommariva to Forno di Zoldo – 8km”
Day 27: Rifugio Carestiato to Rifugio Sommariva al Pramperet – 14km
Today was supposed to be a rainy day. Big surprise in the morning when there was sun and some blue skies visible. Still the afternoon was going to be wet and thunderstorms would be very likely. I managed to leave at 8:00am and later I was so glad I did! The first 2km went alongContinue reading “Day 27: Rifugio Carestiato to Rifugio Sommariva al Pramperet – 14km”
Day 26: Rifugio Vazzoler to Rifugio Carestiato – 11km
Left at 8:30am with another beautiful day ahead, about 4.5 hours if I didn’t stop which of course is not going to happen! And today I decided I was going to write as I go. That might make it less of a chore at the end of the day and more in the moment. BecauseContinue reading “Day 26: Rifugio Vazzoler to Rifugio Carestiato – 11km”
Day 25: Rifugio Tissi to Rifugio Vazzoler – 10km
In the morning I couldn’t get out of my uncomfortable bed (too hard and finally warm) so I missed breakfast, until 8:00am! As I didn’t have far to go I had lots of time. Had a cappuccino and went up to the peak and spent some time there before I headed out around 9:30am. TodayContinue reading “Day 25: Rifugio Tissi to Rifugio Vazzoler – 10km”
Day 24: Alleghe to Rifugio Tissi – 10km
Left after confirming my next 4 accommodations. Finally made a decidion to stay in the mountains as long as I can and possibly skip Belluno. Left Alleghe and discovered more devastating images of the rock- and mudslides that had happened in October 2018. This explained the area I had been hiking through yesterday and theContinue reading “Day 24: Alleghe to Rifugio Tissi – 10km”
Day 23: Malga Ciapela to Alleghe – 11km
When I woke up it was cool, raining, grey,…. the forecast suggested it would clear up around 10:00am for a bit so I took my time. Breakfast was Italian, so done real quick: coffee and a croissant. The lunchbox wasn’t that exciting, 2 buns, a little ham and cheese, a pre made cookie, a juiceContinue reading “Day 23: Malga Ciapela to Alleghe – 11km”
Day 22: La Villa to Malga Ciapella – 18km
Going to have to take the bus, in fact 2 buses to catch back up with my route. First to Corvara where I walked from yesterday and then from there to the Passo Pordoi at 2239m (7345ft). The connection is not the best, either super early and I would miss breakfast (not an option asContinue reading “Day 22: La Villa to Malga Ciapella – 18km”
Day 21: La Villa – again! Another bad weather day which turned out to be quite pleasant – 15km
Was trying to make my departure work all morning. Was up super early, packed and ready to go but the perspective of quite a bit of rain wasn’t really exciting. On top of that today’s route would have taken me from Passo Pordoi to the Marmolada, one of the most scenic parts of my hike,Continue reading “Day 21: La Villa – again! Another bad weather day which turned out to be quite pleasant – 15km”
Day 18: Maurerberghuette to La Villa – 16.5km
Difficult decision today to cancel the Schlueterhuette and not continue to the Puezhuette. The forecast was for lots of rain, massive thunderstorms all over the Alps, possibly lasting a week. It was supposed to start raining around 1:00pm. There were a few drops, sometimes strong winds telling a story that was to come. Couldn’t believeContinue reading “Day 18: Maurerberghuette to La Villa – 16.5km”