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This is about mountaineering, mountain climbing, hiking, and about the equipment. I describe my tours in the Alps and other places, and review equipment

03/12/2023

https://mountainsforeverybody.com/lago-sorapis-hike-vs-lago-federa-hike
If you are in the Dolomites with a limited schedule and have to choose between Lago Sorapis and Lago Federa, this text will help you. I have visited both of them so this is my first-hand experience.

26/11/2023

https://mountainsforeverybody.com/pizzo-tambo-vs-piz-timun-pizzo-emet
If you are in the Spluga Pass area and want to climb some of the peaks around, Pizzo Tambo and Piz Timun (Pizzo Emet) will likely be your first choices. Read here which is harder.

19/11/2023

https://mountainsforeverybody.com/fanes-senes-braies-nature-park
Last summer when I was in the Dolomites and the weather was simply unpredictable. But I accepted it as it was and decided to make a tour in the Fanes-Senes-Braies Nature Park. It did not really work, so here is my report about the tour.

12/11/2023

https://mountainsforeverybody.com/how-to-get-to-passo-giau
The Passo Giau is one of several high passes in the Dolomites. I have visited it a few times and in my view this is the most attractive pass in this part of the Italian Alps. Hence this report.

05/11/2023

https://mountainsforeverybody.com/spluga-pass-splugen-pass
Spluga Pass (Splügen Pass, Spluegen Pass, Passo dello Spluga) is a mountain road pass between Italy and Switzerland with plenty of attractive hiking and mountaineering routes in particular on the Italian side.

22/10/2023

https://mountainsforeverybody.com/climbing-pizzo-emet-piz-timun
If you plan to climb Pizzo Emet (Piz Timun) it is best to start from the east side of the Lago Montespluga. This is the route I followed, and it is described here.

08/10/2023

https://mountainsforeverybody.com/climbing-pizzo-quadro-cima-de-pian-guarnei
The easiest way to climb Pizzo Quadro, known also as Cima de Pian Guarnei, is to start from Starleggia village which is above the Spluga road on its west side. This east ridge route is the one I followed, and it is described here.

01/10/2023

https://mountainsforeverybody.com/climbing-cime-di-val-loga
Cime di Val Loga can be climbed in 4-5 hours directly from Montespluga village as a day tour, or you can stay overnight in Bivacco Val Loga as I did.

24/09/2023

https://mountainsforeverybody.com/bivacco-val-loga
Sleeping Above Clouds: Bivacco Val Loga

Bivacco Val Loga (ex-Bivacco Cecchini) is at 2773 m (9098 ft) of elevation, and equipped with beds and all you need for sleeping. You can visit it as a day tour or spend the night there.

17/09/2023

https://mountainsforeverybody.com/climbing-pizzo-tambo
If you plan climbing Pizzo Tambo, the most convenient starting point is the Spluga Pass with its high elevation and free parking places. This is how I climbed it, and here is my report.

09/09/2023

https://mountainsforeverybody.com/climbing-pizzo-cassana-piz-chaschauna
If you plan climbing Pizzo Cassana (Piz Chaschauna), you can do this from Swiss side or from Livigno which is in Italy. I climbed it from the Italian side and this report is about my tour.

27/08/2023

https://mountainsforeverybody.com/climbing-pizzo-paradisino-piz-paradisin
Pizzo Paradisino (Piz Paradisin) is on the border between Italy and Switzerland, and it can be climbed from both sides. The climb from the Italian side is described here.

06/08/2023

https://mountainsforeverybody.com/from-forcola-pass-to-pizzo-orsera
If you are at Forcola Pass, you might want to climb Pizzo Orsera, the route starts directly at the pass, and you will need two hours and a half to get to the summit.

30/07/2023

https://mountainsforeverybody.com/free-hiking-shelters-in-the-livigno-area
If you happen to be hiking in the Livigno area in the Italian Alps, and without any accommodation, no worry, there are several free shelters where you can have a rest and sleep.

25/07/2023

https://mountainsforeverybody.com/climbing-pizzo-filone-livigno-italian-alps
If you plan climbing Pizzo Filone (3133 m, 10279 ft) from Livigno side, a convenient start point is the parking 6 at Tresenda. Here is my report about the climb.

24/06/2023

https://mountainsforeverybody.com/exciting-scenic-drives-and-road-trips-in-the-dolomites
The Dolomites in the Italian Alps are an area with sharp peaks and deep valleys, and with high mountain passes. The best way to enjoy such beauties is by a car, a family motorhome, or a motorbike.

23/04/2023

https://mountainsforeverybody.com/hiking-and-sleeping-for-free-in-the-italian-alps
If you plan some multi-day hiking and mountaineering self-supported tour in the Italian Alps, you will want to know that there are many options where you can have a shelter even for free.

14/11/2022

https://mountainsforeverybody.com/piz-boe-rifugio-dolomites-italy
Piz Boe Rifugio (2873 m) in Dolomites Italy is one out of three mountain huts on the Sella Group plateau, easily accessible by a lift, or by a walk from Pordoi Pass.

31/10/2022

https://mountainsforeverybody.com/falzarego-pass-italy-dolomites
The Falzarego Pass is in Italy in the Dolomites mountain range, on the road from Cortina d’Ampezzo towards Sella Group mountains, with good road connections from three sides.

24/10/2022

https://mountainsforeverybody.com/sella-pass-in-dolomites-italy
The Sella Pass in Dolomites Italy is one out of four passes around Sella Group mountains in the most beautiful area of the Italian Alps. This is a great area for mountaineers, hikers, bicycle riders, and also for skiing.

12/09/2022

https://mountainsforeverybody.com/pass-pordoi-in-dolomites-italy
If you are in the Italian Alps in summer time, you will want to visit Pass Pordoi in Dolomites, an attractive high elevation area with great car access roads.

08/08/2022

https://mountainsforeverybody.com/mountains-to-climb-in-dolomites-without-special-equipment
If you are in the Italian Alps you might want to read this text about best mountains to climb in Dolomites without special equipment. These are simple tours doable by anybody in normal physical and weather conditions.

30/07/2022

https://mountainsforeverybody.com/climbing-piz-la-varella-lavarela
If you plan climbing Piz La Varella from Capana Alpina, here you have my first-hand report with the route description and all the other details you might need. So keep reading.

18/07/2022

https://mountainsforeverybody.com/climbing-sasso-piatto-from-sella-pass
If you plan climbing Sasso Piatto from Sella Pass by following its normal route, here you have my first-hand report, with all the details you need. So keep reading.

13/07/2022

https://mountainsforeverybody.com/climbing-piz-boe-in-dolomites-mountains
I climbed Piz Boè from Pordoi Pass and descended the same way after making a round tour of three huts and ascending Sass Pordoi as well. Here is my first-hand report.

10/07/2022

https://mountainsforeverybody.com/climbing-tofana-di-rozes
If you plan climbing Tofana di Roses by following its normal route, here you have my first-hand report. I did it solo in the first week of July so this is a summer ascent report.

03/07/2022

https://mountainsforeverybody.com/marmolada-tragedy
A terrible tragedy happened on Marmolada mountain today, at least 6 dead and many injured when a piece of glacier broke.

25/03/2022

https://mountainsforeverybody.com/triglav-vs-skrlatica
Some describe Triglav as the king of the Slovenian Alps, and Skrlatica is the queen. So which is harder to climb? Here are my thoughts about this issue.

06/02/2022

https://mountainsforeverybody.com/the-safest-way-to-go-through-the-mont-blanc-death-couloir
A study was conducted about the Month Blanc infamous Grand Couloir on the Aiguille du Goûter, and they have provided the optimal time window to pass through the Death Couloir.

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