Mountain Seeker Posts

Hiking to Rifugio Comici

2009-07-13T15:14:00.000-07:00

The trail to Rifugio Comici on the slopes of the Sassolungo. The peaks of the Odle Geisler rise beyond the fence line.

Marmolada from the Forcella di Sassolungo

2009-07-13T14:23:00.000-07:00

The view from the deck of the Rifugio Toni Demetz at the Forcella di Sassolungo. In the foreground is one of the cabins on the lift line from the Passo Sella. The glacier-clad Marmolada, highest peak in the Dolomites, rises in the distance.

The Odle Geisler from Mont Seura

2009-07-13T10:19:00.000-07:00

A sunny and very warm day in the mountains. Here is the view of the Odle Geisler from the Malga Cason on Mont Seura, Val Gardena.

St. Jacob Church, Val Gardena

2009-07-12T14:39:00.000-07:00

The lovely Church of St. Jacob rises from the woods above the town of Ortisei, Val Gardena.

Buon appetito!

2009-07-12T12:15:00.000-07:00

Pasta aglio olio al fresco on the deck of the Gamsbluthutte, Mastle Alm, Val Gardena.

Sassolungo from Col Raiser

2009-07-12T10:53:00.000-07:00

Meadows descend from Col Raiser. The Sassolungo ("Long Stone") dominates the view.

Nigritella, the scent of vanilla!

2009-07-11T15:48:00.000-07:00

A black vanilla orchid (Nigritella sp) blooms in the meadows of the Mastle Alm. It really does smell like vanilla!

Mastle Alm

2009-07-11T15:45:00.000-07:00

Descending the trail from the Forcella Pana toward the Troier Hutte in the Mastle Alm, Val Gardena.

Hiking to Rifugio Brogles

2009-07-11T11:13:00.000-07:00

The serrated peaks of the Odle Geisler rise above the Broglessatel, Val Gardena.

Hiking beneath the Sasso Piatto

2009-07-10T14:03:00.000-07:00

Hiking to Murmultier Hutte, Alpe di Siusi.

Serenade at Zallinger Hutte

2009-07-10T13:10:00.000-07:00

Asen serenades us during lunch at the Zallinger Hutte, Alpe di Siusi.

Alpe di Siusi

2009-07-10T11:45:00.000-07:00

Flowery meadows and mountain hut in the midst of the Alpe di Siusi, an extensive meadowland above the Val Gardena. The Schlern is the mountain in the distance.

Summer snow on the Sella

2009-07-09T14:43:00.000-07:00

Snow crossing in the lunar-like landscape of the Sella "plateau."

Colfosco in Badia

2009-07-08T15:57:00.000-07:00

Hiking past an old barn in the village of Colfosca, Alta Badia.

Alta Badia

2009-07-08T14:15:00.000-07:00

Descending from the Cir Group of peaks on the trail into the Edelweisstal and the village of Colfosco. Monte Civetta is the large peak in the distance.

Gathering at the Passo Cir

2009-07-08T02:41:00.001-07:00

Sharing the splendor of the Dolomites with our fellow hikers at Passo Cir.

Monte Piana

2009-07-07T10:06:00.000-07:00

Looking toward the Cadini Group and the Forcella di Neve di Misurina. A restored Italian trench from the First World War is in the foreground. Somber day for a somber place.

Pian di Cengia

2009-07-06T14:19:00.000-07:00

Time for a coffee break at the Rifugio Pian di Cengia in the heart of the Sesto Dolomites. The refuge is known as the Bullelejochhutte in German.

Beer in Boots

2009-07-06T13:34:00.001-07:00

A boot-full of beer after a full day on the trail.

Night on the town

2009-07-06T13:29:00.001-07:00

The package of utensils at Quinz Pizzeria.

Evening scene at Lago di Misurina

2009-07-06T11:40:00.001-07:00

The still waters of Misurina and the Tre Cime di Lavaredo (left) and the Cadini (right).

Dolomites Cuisine

2009-07-06T11:25:00.001-07:00

Enjoying a Sacher Torte at Rifugio Locatelli.

Hiking in the Sesto Dolomiti

2009-07-06T11:18:00.001-07:00

The peaks of the Gruppo Cadini rise behind hikers near the Rifugio Lavaredo.

Dolomiti di Sesto

2009-07-06T10:31:00.000-07:00

Hiking to the Paternsatel above the Rifugio Lavaredo.

Tears of Misurina

2009-07-05T09:50:00.000-07:00

Reflection of Monte Sorapiss in the still waters of Lago di Misurina. Legend says the lake was filled by the tears of a princess...