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It’s a special day and, with the right company, I’m ready to takle the Alta Via of Fundres, a spectacular itinerary, surrounded by the unspoiled nature of the Dolomites, which starts from Vipiteno in the Alta Valle Isarco and leads nearby Brunico in Val Pusteria, in the heart of Dolomites.

Discovering the Alta via of Fundres

Six stages for many but not for all

This route is divided in six stages (one per day) and requires both good physical preparation and the right clothing to face the most technical sections. If you decide to trek the Alta Via with your family, it is recommended that children are at least 15/17 years old and trained to face the mountains. Every day, in fact, you walk at an average altitude of 2000 meters for at least seven hours, for a total of 70 kilometers and 5600 meters of elevation gain, following the route circled in red.

From Vipiteno to adventure

The first part starts from Vipiteno and reaches the Simile Mountain hut (about seven hours): on the path it is not rare to come across small bushes of strawberries that can cheer the walk. Fast and safe we reach the Simile hut and then we took the path which will lead us to the Bressanone Refuge. We proceed along the path while exploring the surroundings. We believe in the importance of exploring because it allows us to live new and exciting experiences: the most important thing is respecting the customs of the places and the people you meet along the way.

Trekking in estate in montagna
Cime montuose delle Dolomiti

Breath, observe, breath

The following morning, after a rich breakfast, we set off again, full of energy. Along the way we see some groundhogs and shortly after I’m the first noticing an eagle dancing above our heads. In about six hours we reach the Walter-Benninger bivouac, which provides shelter for eight people. Here, we prepare a delicious home-made fondue since the shelter doesn’t provide guests with food, and after a quick chat we slip into our sleeping bags. The following day, we face the path which leads us to Ponte Ghiaccio refuge, and this is the part that most impressed me: you walk along a small stream and then, following the thinning of the vegetation, you find yourself facing an increasingly steep and rocky slope. I take a few seconds to observe the green expanses we have just crossed. I breathe and try to live this unique moment to the fullest.

Ponte di Ghiaccio refuge, a compelling stop

The Ponte di Ghiaccio refuge (2545 meters above sea level) is a minimal structure, buildt using functional materials and in a way to be energy self-sufficient. This is the point where the ascents to many peaks start: the Gran Pilastro, the Grande Mesule or Punta Bianca. The refuge is located on the stretch that connects Lappago with the Fundres Valley and from here you can also see the enchanting Lake Neves. Just enough time to drink a welcome mountain “drink” and we go out again near the refuge to admire a big and beautiful red Moon.

Make the most of the mornings

The next morning, we wake up early, as we have to face at seven to eight hours of walking. Our destination is the Lago Pausa Refuge, near to the homonymous lake, and considered by many people the most evocative stretch of the entire Alta Via: the difference in altitude is challenging (about 1100m) but the view is wonderful, and it is easy to meet ibex, deer and chamois. The last stretch extends from the Lago Pausa Refuge to San Giorgio, in Valle Aurina di Tures and this part of the trail offers unforgettable views too, such as the one on Tre Cime di Lavaredo.

Enjoy your walk!

La cartina dell'Alta via di Funderes

PRACTICAL INFORMATION

Development: 70 km
Duration: 6 stages
Height difference: 5600 meters
Difficulty level: experienced trekker

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Due ragazze camminano l'alta via di Fundres

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]]> Discovering Alto Adige: Alta Via dell’Ortles https://rewoolution.blog/en/2021/09/discovering-alto-adige-alta-via-dellortles/ https://rewoolution.blog/en/2021/09/discovering-alto-adige-alta-via-dellortles/#respond Fri, 24 Sep 2021 15:47:18 +0000 https://rewoolution.blog/?p=14569 Through the territory of the Stelvio National Park, Alta Via dell’Ortles unravels and climbs among ice and rocks, and with its 120km, its peaks of more than 3000 meters high and a total difference in height of 8126m is defined as one of the most difficult trails in the Alps. Due to its features, this […]

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Through the territory of the Stelvio National Park, Alta Via dell’Ortles unravels and climbs among ice and rocks, and with its 120km, its peaks of more than 3000 meters high and a total difference in height of 8126m is defined as one of the most difficult trails in the Alps. Due to its features, this Alta Via is a route for expert hikers!

 It can be covered in seven daily stages and it will allow you to admire everything the Park has to offer: from the beauty of the Stelvio ice to the magnificence of the Ortles and the splendid local fauna.

However, if you are not interested in covering the entire trail, the tour and all its seven stages can also be explored individually in day trips out of town.

Alta Via dell’Ortles starts from a symbolic point of the National Park: the Stelvio Pass.

Una donna cammina al passo dello Stelvio
Sull'alta via di Fundres
  • His first stage of 18,5km and 1800m difference in height downhill, passing from the Forcola refuge and along the Sentiero delle Malghe, leads to Stelvio, a small town located not too far from Val Venosta. Along these trails you can admire not only the entire chain of the Stelvio glacier and Ortles, but also many flower meadows and countless animals such as chamois and even some bearded vultures.
  • From Stelvio to the Serristori Refuge: with a difference in height of 1796m and a length of 17km, the trail lasts about 9 hours and passes through the Weiderbödele through the Hochstücklwald forest. You won’t miss breathtaking views and efforts.
  • The third day starts right from the Serristori Refuge and continues towards the Nino Corsi Refuge: with a difference in height of 913m and a length of 14km, it is an 8 hours trail that passes through the Pulpito chairlift mountain station and Passo del Beltovo. In this stretch you begin little by little to approach the high altitudes again in order to admire ice and mountains up to the border with Austria.
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  • On the fourth day the effort will begin to be felt more, but anyway there will be no lack of altitude: from Nino Corsi Refuge to Pizzini Refuge. With a difference in height of 1000m and a length of 12km, the trail lasts about 6 hours. Various passages on ice will be present on the Gelato Lake pass and it is important to have ice and glacier equipment with you. Especially if you are not an expert, we recommend a Mountain Guide!
  • The fifth day starts from Rifugio Pizzini and arrives in Sant’Antonio: with a difference in height of 900m and a length of 20km, the trail takes about 8 hours. You go down the path from Alta Val Zebrù to Valle Rin Maré. Then continue to the National Park Visitor Center.
  • From Sant’Antonio to the Cancano Lake: with a difference in height of 1400m and a length of 16km, the trail is about 8 hours long. Climb up to 1500 meters and then descend to Parco dei Bagni up to Ponte di Premadio, from here you go up to Valle di Fraele. You go back down and little by little you can see meadows and forests in the distance.
  • From the Cancano Lake to the Stelvio Pass: with a difference in height of 1800m and a length of 22km, the trail takes about 8 hours. Continue to the Fornelle bridge and go up the military mule trail to Malga di Pedenolo until you reach the pass.

At the foot of the Ortles, between ice and rock, this trail crosses some of the most beautiful landscapes in Northern Italy. From the 650 meters of the valley to the almost 4000 meters of the glaciers, from the wetlands to the limestone soils, you can walk among deer, roe deer, chamois, ibex, marmots, squirrels, badgers and who knows what else. Go conquering the highest mountains in South Tyrol!

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]]> https://rewoolution.blog/en/2021/09/discovering-alto-adige-alta-via-dellortles/feed/ 0 A challenge that lasted 66h43’57”: Collé and Russi at the Tor des Géants https://rewoolution.blog/en/2021/09/a-challenge-that-lasted-66h4357-colle-and-russi-at-the-tor-des-geants/ Tue, 21 Sep 2021 14:15:27 +0000 https://rewoolution.blog/?p=14414 It’s night, we hear footsteps. In the dark on these peaks there are only a few of us. With the dim light of the lantern we can’t see much, but we hear everything. We begin to perceive a laboured breathing, but not exhausted. TORX started a few days ago and the Tor des Géants – TOR330 we […]

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It’s night, we hear footsteps. In the dark on these peaks there are only a few of us. With the dim light of the lantern we can’t see much, but we hear everything. We begin to perceive a laboured breathing, but not exhausted.

Franco e Collé e Jonas Russi corrono al Tor des Géants

TORX started a few days ago and the Tor des Géants – TOR330 we could say a few hours ago but, looking at the clock, we realize that it is now almost two days, 42 hours to be exact. We see him running up along the trail: Jonas Russi is in the lead. He is running in record time.
He has a big gap, about half an hour. In second place is Franco Collé, but he is suffering, a volunteer tells us in advance. At the last assistant point he said: “A bad night, I don’t eat and I have to try to limit the damage”, the stomach problems have put him in crisis. So all we can do is wait, hoping that the situation has improved, until we see him arrive with the expected detachment and visibly dejected. But Collé does not give up, he does not stop running. Step by step he advances.

Franco Collé Jonas Russi si salutano al Tor des Géants

The race is still long and Jonas Russi knows it: “I saw him in difficulty, I’m fine even if I’m a bit tired, Franco has been struggling for 50 kilometres, but I’m waiting for him to come back”. The last word is not yet said.

The sun arrived and finally warmed the spirits of these athletes who, even for the second night since the start of the race, said no to sleep and continued undaunted to run. Along the climbs of Gressoney, amidst the shouts of the Val d’Aosta people and the scent of home, Collé was reborn and caught up again with the Swiss who had been alone in the lead for the whole of the previous day. They walked together for the rest of the day and night, one beside the other, maintaining a rhythm that increasingly made people shout: “A new record is coming”. But nothing is certain at the Tor des Géants, everything can change, especially on the last night.

Evening comes and darkness falls. “Will they arrive at the end together?” the public begins to ask. But something is changing. Franco Collé, after the bad times, seems to have a clear and precise intention: to increase. These two parallel lines, which seemed to have decided to stay that way, suddenly break up. Here comes the rain. It’s time to increase.

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Jonas Russi al Traguardo del Tor des Gèants

Jonas Russi silently took note of a race pace that he was no longer able to cope with and let Collé go, who retook the lead and had no intention of letting go. Little by little the pace of the race becomes impressive and the rumours, which before seemed an unrealistic anticipation, become more and more concrete. “I think we’re going to see a new record tonight,“ says one journalist, and we can only hope.

The public is anxious, nobody expected a pre-dawn arrival. Franco Collè emerged from the darkness, at the end of the fading lights of Courmayeur. It was 4.40am on Wednesday morning. He embraced his wife just before the finish line and they ran a few meters together.

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Jonas Russi piange al Tor des Gèants

Dopo 66h43’57’’ e tanti momenti difficili, Franco Collé taglia la finish line alle 4:43.

A new record.

“I wanted to get to the finish line at all costs, I promised myself I would not give up despite the problems I had during the race, to redeem my retirement two years ago. I am happy with this record. I thank the public for their warmth. After two years there was a great desire for Tor,” he declared.

Russi, who had been exhausted by the race pace, was an hour and a half behind and would finish in 7:03. 

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]]> AMONG THE GIANTS OF TOR DES GEANTS – LUCA DALMASSO INTERVIEW https://rewoolution.blog/en/2021/09/among-the-giants-of-tor-des-geants-luca-dalmasso-interview/ Thu, 02 Sep 2021 12:41:56 +0000 https://rewoolution.blog/?p=14285 After taking part in almost 500 races of all types and distances, in 2018 Luca Dalmasso runs the Tor des Geants, simply the toughest endurance trail in the world. 330km and 24,000 meters of elevation gain in a time limit of 150 hours. This is enough to understand how much this Trail among Giants in […]

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After taking part in almost 500 races of all types and distances, in 2018 Luca Dalmasso runs the Tor des Geants, simply the toughest endurance trail in the world. 330km and 24,000 meters of elevation gain in a time limit of 150 hours. This is enough to understand how much this Trail among Giants in the Aosta Valley is a titanic achievement, both physically and mentally, a race that combines a passion for running with a great love for the mountains.

When the idea of writing the book “Tra i giganti del Tor des Geants” was born?

 It was all quite random. During my many travels I have always kept a diary in order to not forget places, names and people met and with the Tor des Geants I did the same thing. Except that I realized that it had been such a great journey that I had already written 16 pages without even having reached the middle of the race. Once completed the diary, rereading it I realized that it could become a book. So I tried to send it to the publisher Fusta without anticipating anything. After a week he called me saying he liked the text.

Many people often think that to tell stories you must have some authority. Your book, on the other hand, makes us understand that anyone can have the opportunity to tell an experience considered important.

It all began in 2016, when I took part in the twin race of Tor. It didn’t go well because I hadn’t finished it but when I returned home I discovered that there were a lot of people, not even from the same sector, who had followed me in this adventure. I discovered that these people were passionate about it and this struck me a lot and it was a bit of the spring that prompted me to think that, despite being a “mediocre” athlete, I could still have a lot to tell.

Maybe the beauty of this race is that no one is really mediocre because just preparing the race it is a challenge won against yourself.

Preparing and running this race is a real journey you take with yourself. It forces you to spend many hours alone, you have to find the strength within yourself to keep moving forward even though you are more and more tired and less lucid. There is no one who takes decisions for you, you have to face everything alone.

Let’s take a step back. When did you start running?

I started when I was 13, I practiced athletics in all the youth categories, participating in all types of competitions. But already at the time my favorite ones were those in the mountains. Then for a few years I dedicated myself to other sports, in particular ski mountaineering and climbing, of which I also became an instructor, this allowed me to develop a lot of awareness about moving in the mountains safely. Later, for personal reasons, I began to abandon these sports a bit to practice only what made me feel good, running and hiking. In those years, trail running, a previously semi-unknown discipline, was starting to explode. It was my perfect habitat because of its distances, exactly halfway between hiking and classic mountain running.

Talking about you, when did decide to try to run a race like Tor?

It was a decision taken following a friend of mine who ran it. I had never thought of doing it but thanks to him I became very passionate about the event and within a couple of years I practically memorized the whole race even though I had never faced a single cm of the course. However, I kept thinking that it was not for me, then due to some unpleasant episodes in my life I went through a difficult period and to challenge myself I signed up for the twin race I was talking about earlier. I didn’t finish it but this first failure gave me a desire for revenge and for two years I hardly thought about anything else, preparing myself in all possible ways both physically and mentally for this challenge.

“In those years, trail running, a previously semi-unknown discipline, was starting to explode. It was my perfect habitat because of its distances, exactly halfway between hiking and classic mountain running.“

Where does the courage to face such a demanding race come from?

The preparation was pure fun for me, being a mountain lover, all the training sessions I did for the Tor were simply mountain runs. I spent my free time practically only doing that. However, as much as you can prepare for all possible unforeseen events and how to manage them, so many things happen in the race that you often find yourself improvising. The line between doing the right thing or the wrong thing is really thin, especially as you go along with the miles. Despite this, on the start line I was not afraid. Until the end, despite the fatigue, I kept my clarity and hardly had any problems. Paradoxically, the race was so crazy and amazing that now I’m almost afraid to repeat it.

There aren’t that many races like Tor, maybe none, but if you had to choose other competitions to participate in what would they be?

An Italian competition that is growing fast is Lavaredo, I already ran it in 2019 but sooner or later I would like to do it again to fully enjoy it. On the other hand, abroad the most historic ultra trail race of all is the Western States in California and I would like to run it one day.

How difficult is it to introduce children to running?

It is very difficult because there are not many basis from an organizational point of view. But I saw that the few times I managed to do something with kids they were very interested. They have interest in approaching this sport but we need to be able to capture them. On the other hand, I think it is very difficult to bring someone older to attend approach courses because today’s world pushes us to believe that we already know everything thanks to social media, and this leads more and more people not prepared to take part in the various races.

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]]> 10 YEARS OF TOR DES GÉANTS + 1 https://rewoolution.blog/en/2021/09/10-years-of-tor-des-geants-1/ Wed, 01 Sep 2021 13:49:20 +0000 https://rewoolution.blog/?p=14204 By The Pill Magazine Light and dark, experiences and emotions, fatigue, injuries, sleep deprivation, spectacular and magnificent scenery. The 330km and 24,000 meters of elevation gain of the Tor des Géants are all this and much more. Light and dark, experiences and emotions, fatigue, injuries, sleep deprivation, spectacular and magnificent scenery. The 330km and 24,000 […]

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Light and dark, experiences and emotions, fatigue, injuries, sleep deprivation, spectacular and magnificent scenery. The 330km and 24,000 meters of elevation gain of the Tor des Géants are all this and much more.

Light and dark, experiences and emotions, fatigue, injuries, sleep deprivation, spectacular and magnificent scenery. The 330km and 24,000 meters of elevation gain of the Tor des Géants are all this and much more.

After a year of stop, what is known as the “tour of giants” in the Aosta Valley dialect, resumes its run and celebrates its 10 years +1. That +1 is the year without Tor, 2020. The pandemic emergency period and general uncertainty has in fact imposed a year of stop but it has also proved to be an opportunity to reorganize ideas. Today more than ever, organizers, runners and enthusiasts are rediscovering an even stronger desire to start over again, with new ideas and lots of enthusiasm.

The race considered the hardest ultra trail in the world will see its participants lined up on September 12th, with departure and arrival set in the city of Courmayeur, Aosta Valley, and a maximum total of 150 hours to complete this unique and inimitable race.

The route winds along the beautiful trails of the region, at the foot of the most important Four-thousanders of the Alps and first follows the Alta Via della Valle d’Aosta 2 towards the lower valley and then returns to Courmayeur via the Alta Via 1, retracing the paths of some of the most important peaks of the Alps and crossing the Gran Paradiso National Park and the Mont Avic Regional Park. The route crosses 25 hills over 2000 meters, 30 lakes and has an elevation gain between 300 and 3300 meters. More than forty refreshment, rest and rescue points are planned, as well as seven larger reception bases (life bases) which divide the route into seven sectors. However, forced stages are not imposed, the race is left to the individuality of the runner and the one who will win will be only the one who will spend the least time managing rests and stops at the refreshment points.

Tor des Géants, for more than 10 years, has been a unique and spectacular competition in terms of length, beauty of the landscapes, hardness of the course. A great emotion for anyone who participates as a runner, spectator or volunteer. But Tor is above all a journey to discover yourself, the unique scenario and the people you meet along the way.

The race among giants

Tor des Géants is not only a race: it’s a 330km long madness. The first edition dates back to September 12th, 2010 when, from Courmayeur, 310 competitors from 17 different countries launched themselves into the crazy circuit on the Alta Via 2 and 1, linked in a single trail that touched the four Four-thousanders of the Aosta Valley: Gran Paradiso, Monte Rosa, Matterhorn and Mont Blanc.

The first one to reach the finish line, after 80 hours of racing and an altitude difference of 24,000 meters, was Ulrich Gross from Merano. The South Tyrolean athlete crossed the finish line in Courmayeur on Wednesday just before 18.30. Annemarie Gross was instead the female winner with a time of about 91 hours, the same that will lead her to triumph in the 2011 edition as well.

During the editions there were many Italian athletes on the podium, including Francesca Canepa, winner of the 2012 and 2013 editions, Franco Collè, winner in 2014 and 2018, Oliviero Bosatelli, first place in 2016 and 2019 and second place in 2017, and Lisa Borzani, the 2016 and 2017 champion and on the second step of the podium in the 2014 and 2015 editions.

TorX: extraordinary extreme experience

For the 11th edition, there are 4 different competitions scheduled featuring four extreme distances.

TOR330 – Tor des Géants
This is the Tor des Géants that everyone knows and to which everyone aspires. The first and only race to combine long distance with the individual style of runners. There are no compulsory stages, and the winner will be the athlete who completes the race in the shortest time, everything is left to the runner who will have to manage himself or herself in the best possible way to hope to be the first to reach the finish line. A unique journey within yourself and a real challenge against yourself lasting up to 150 hours. The TOR330 involves the entire Aosta Valley region, it runs along paths at the foot of the most important Four-thousanders of the Alps and through the Gran Paradiso National Park and the Mont Avic Regional Park.

TOR450 – Tor des Glaciers

An exceptional and unmissable event, launched to commemorate the tenth anniversary of the TOR330 – Tor des Géants. An endurance test reserved exclusively for 200 runners chosen to take on the little-known trails and ridges of the Aosta Valley, to add a spark of adventure to the competition aspect. Most of the trail’s 450km route is along the forgotten Alta Via 3 and 4. It crosses ridges that are largely unknown and touches ancient glaciers far away from the usual trekking routes. These paths are frequented only by people who are in their element in alpine landscapes, adore solitude and appreciate the grandeur of the high peaks. A truly exclusive, unique and unmissable trial that you will undertake completely alone, with only the magnificent high-altitude lodges for reference points and support.

It crosses ridges that are largely unknown and touches ancient glaciers far away from the usual trekking routes. These paths are frequented only by people who are in their element in alpine landscapes, adore solitude and appreciate the grandeur of the high peaks

TOR130 – Tot Dret

This race is a considerable taste of the magical environments that Tor crosses and of its inimitable atmosphere. A trail race of 130 kilometers with 12 thousand meters of elevation gain starting from Gressoney and ending in Courmayeur. A real, challenging, fascinating race, with the most desirable mountains in the region, Monte Rosa, Matterhorn and Mont Blanc, as a majestic backdrop. The hour barriers are fixed by calculating the average distance over 3.02km/h for the slowest passages, a tough but unique race for its beauty suitable for well trained and prepared trailers.

TOR30 – Passage au Malatrà

Closing the list there is new 30km race. The route winds on high-altitude technical trails, through majestic and unique landscapes including the narrow passage of the Col de Malatrà, at 2925 meters high: with the entire Mont Blanc range on one side and the ridges of the Grand Corbin that reach heights of over 4300 metres on the other. The TOR30 can be classified as a “short” race but it also requires preparation and knowledge, both in terms of differences in altitude that the athletes will confront, and the altitude at which the race is run.The race will take place on the last day, on Saturday September 18th, and the maximum time to finish it is set at 8 hours.

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Get a good pair of mountain running shoes, a healthy dose of energy and the desire to run in unspoiled nature and you al-ready have three of the fundamental elements to fully appreciate a day of trail running.

But let’s get more specifically because, although the fundamentals of this sport are your breath and your desire to work hard, there are many details to take into account and technical equipment that you will have to bring with you.

First of all the shoes. Which ones to buy? Which ones to take with you and on what occasions? When choosing a trail shoe you have to start with your own features, starting with weight, experience gai-ned and running technique. The general rules? The more you weight, the more cushioning you will need. The less weight, the more you can focus on lightweight and flexibility. Do you have an efficient pace or not? If the answer is yes, you will be looking for a responsive shoe with limited drop. If not, you will need a more struc-tured shoe that stabilizes the stride.

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Depending on the temperatures at which you will run you will have to evaluate the suitable clothing. A base layer is the bare mini-mum, followed by a pair of short or long pants depending on the season. Whether it is hot or cold, one of the best materials to take into consideration is Merino wool, a 100% natural fiber, which thanks to its high absorbency and quick drying power will provide you with excellent freshness and resistance to changes of tempera-ture during the entire run

It will then be necessary to evaluate the type of trail and the length that will be covered daily. Will you run less or more than 10km? On what kind of terrain? Rock, mud or grass? These are all assess-ments you will need to make before choosing your shoes.

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Another essential accessory to take with you and which will also help you with all the other technical equipment, is a specific back-pack for trail running. There are many models and of various sizes ranging from 2 to 12 liters. Depending on what and how many things you bring you will have to evaluate which capacity to opt for.

Trail running, in all its forms, requires proper hydration, so the first object to take with you will be a flask or a water bottle. While the flasks are quicker to fill, perhaps at a refreshment point, the water bottle is easier to use while running, so consider the situations in which you will use them. Another question to ask is: what to drink? Water remains the most common choice, but mineral salts or energy drinks can also be added to keep vitamins and electrolytes stable in the body.

Food, as well as hydration, must always be carried with you, especially on days when many kilometers and a difference in altitude await you. Bars, gels or simply solid food are essential in trail run-ning. There are numerous versions of bars on the market, from ve-gan ones to those with a high intake of proteins or carbohydrates. Gels are an excellent solution that can restore your energy in a short time and are practical to keep in your backpack. The impor-tant thing, considering the effort that this sport requires, is to always bring something to eat.

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For colder days the Tommy T-Shirt can be the best choice! With its slim fit and er-gonomic cut, combined with the 100% Reda Active technical fabric, it will allow you total movement even in the most extreme conditions and will be able to give you a feeling of continuous warmth and breathability
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From trail running to road running, the solution to always stay comfortable and dry. Thanks to the slim fit and the soft Reda Active Pure Merino fabric, these shorts will be your choice for all days of running. In addition, thanks to the practical zipped back pocket, you can always carry a bar or gel with you.
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One object that many would have seen in trail races are poles. Essential for saving energy and excellent as a support downhill, they can even protect you from accidents on pebbly or unstable ground. We advise you to learn how to use them to the fullest and always have them with you. When buying them, especially take into consid-eration their weight and strength, but also the way in which they can be folded and the comfort of the knobs.

There are many other technical gears that can be evaluated for a mountain run, but these are the essentials to always carry with you, whether you are tackling a 10km run close to home, or an 80km race in the most inaccessible mountains


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Exploring the Tor de Géants trail

The giants are the mountains — Mont Blanc, Monte Rosa, the Matterhorn, and the Gran Paradiso — touched by the Alte Vie of the Valle D’Aosta. In addition, all the competitors of the Tor de Géants can also be referred to as giants — they are daredevil runners who compete along these trails in the world’s most famous endurance race.

Rifugio Champillon - PH by Giacomo Buzio
It’s 330 kilometres long, with an elevation gain of 24,000 metres, along a circular route with departure and arrival in Courmayeur, to be completed within 150 hours. This itinerary full of adrenaline and effort is well worth it, with spectacular scenery and breathtaking landscapes.
 
Courmayeur - PH by Ana Frantz

First follow the Alta Via No. 2 towards the lower Valley and return along the Alta Via No. 1. This trail can also be discovered by foot or mountain bike, along high-altitude paths during the day, with the possibility of stopping at shelters in the evening — perhaps the same ones where the fearless runners take their breaks.

ALTA VIA N0. 2

Parco Nazionale del Gran Paradiso - PH by Rowan Manning

Alta Via No. 2, also called the Alta Via Naturalistica, is a charming hiking route that partly crosses the territories of the Gran Paradiso National Park and the Mont Avic Regional Park. During the summer months, it offers spectacular and unique flora and fauna.

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Cogne - PH by Fem Vincken
Champorcher - PH by Diego Banchero

Suitable for everyone, it winds along well-defined and marked paths, and it is possible to complete it in full or limit your trip to short stretches.  The route leads from Courmayeur to Donnas, climbing an average altitude of 2,000 metres, with peaks of 3,000 metres, and can be divided into 14 stages that require 3-5 hours of walking each, equipped with stopping points, campsites, bivouacs and shelters. Almost at every step, the itinerary descends into the valley floor, where it is possible to stop the hike and return by bus. 

ALTA VIA NO. 1

Along the Alta Via No. 1, known as the Alta Via dei Giganti, you can witness spectacular nature in all its imposing beauty. The route develops at the foot of the highest mountains in Europe, the giants Monte Rosa, Matterhorn and Mont Blanc.

Monte Cervino - PH by Michael Behrens
Monte Bianco - PH by Marc Kargel

In addition to incomparable natural landscapes, there are also testimonies of rural architecture, closely linked to the life of the mountain pastures, such as the traditional Walser buildings of the Gressoney Valley and the Upper Ayas Valley.

Gressoney - PH by Mirco Mion

Even this route, which leads from Donnas to Courmayeur in 17 daily stages, does not present great difficulties, thanks to the well-marked trails that are, on average, 80 cm wide.

Crossing pastures, woods and stony ground, you will stay at an average altitude of 2,000 metres, reaching 3,000 metres at the Col Malatrà (2925 m.), symbol of the Tor de Géants. Its breathtaking views never fail to evoke strong emotions — not only because of the imposing landscapes, but also because this is where the most coveted stretch of the Tor des Géants begins — the one that, descending through woods and wide valleys, leads the competitors to their coveted goal.

Col Malatrà - PH by Marco Spataro
Col Malatrà - PH by Stefano Jenatet
Arrival in Courmayeur - PH by Stefano Jeantet

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Wild and lush nature, mountain peaks, beaches and marine reserves: Madeira is the ideal destination for those seeking breathtaking landscapes between land, sea and sky.


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In the Atlantic Ocean, 900 kilometres from the Portuguese coast, and about 500 from the African coast, the island, together with Porto Santo and other smaller uninhabited islands, makes up an archipelago covered by forests for over two thirds of its surface.

A veritable floating garden, this volcanic island belonging to Portugal boasts unique vegetation where Mediterranean and tropical flora mix and a mild climate year round; average minimum temperatures do not drop below 20 degrees Celsius.


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The Laurissilva forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, crossed by numerous paths and levadas (irrigation canals), leaves hikers in awe with breathtaking views over the hills and the extraordinary richness of its colours.

Funchal, the capital

The arrival point on the island is Funchal, capital of the Madeira archipelago. It is a colonial and maritime city with a lively atmosphere but a relaxed pace. We walk through its alleys and admire the nineteenth-century buildings and the old fishermen’s houses.


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The murals of Rua de Santa Maria are the background to our photographs along with the bright yellow of the Fortaleza de São Tiago.

Located in the velha (old) section, right in front of the harbour, the fortress was built in the 17th century to protect the city from pirates. Today it houses the Museum of Contemporary Art. 


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Trekking from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo

Leaving Funchal, we immerse ourselves in the island’s wild and surprising nature.

We undertake the ascent from Pico de Areiro (1,818 metres) to Pico Ruivo, the highest mountain on the island at 1,862 metres, along a path that literally leads above the clouds.

This almost magical path connects the two peaks, winding along stairways carved into the rock and through tunnels dug into the tuff.


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Although well marked, with handrails and almost always paved ground, the path is marked by major ups and downs and very exposed crags. However, it is worth walking, savouring every foot.

So, bring appropriate clothing, water and a torch, and set off to discover what is considered one of the most beautiful trekking routes in Europe.

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]]> AJ Cutler, a life dedicated to the outdoors https://rewoolution.blog/en/2021/06/aj-cutler-a-life-dedicated-to-the-outdoors/ Fri, 25 Jun 2021 15:41:10 +0000 https://rewoolution.blog/?p=13553 AJ Cutler, a lifelong sports enthusiast, loves to ski, mountain bike, and hike a lot throughout the year. Originally from Idaho Falls (ID), she moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, specifically to experience the outdoors to the fullest. When she’s not outdoors, she also enjoys cooking “plant based” recipes, buying hand-me-downs, and sharing her life […]

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AJ Cutler, a lifelong sports enthusiast, loves to ski, mountain bike, and hike a lot throughout the year. Originally from Idaho Falls (ID), she moved to Salt Lake City, Utah, specifically to experience the outdoors to the fullest. When she’s not outdoors, she also enjoys cooking “plant based” recipes, buying hand-me-downs, and sharing her life through social media.


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2020 was a tough year for travelers and always looking for an adventure, how was it for you?

Honestly, during 2020 I explored as much as I did in previous years. Since I live in Salt Lake City, a city with a strong sports and outdoor enthusiast community, I was able to camp, hike, ski, climb, bike, and more without much trouble. I live within a 3 hour drive of many incredible places, so it’s been easy to explore while staying close to home.

How did your passion for sports and mountains come about?

Probably from my family and friends. Being surrounded by so many people who live and appreciate the outdoors, I eventually began to love it too.

Also, I think a huge motivator for me is social media. I see beautiful places near me and immediately want to visit them. I also love documenting and personally sharing these adventures, which is an extra motivation in itself.

You’ve been in so many places this year, tell us some special places in Utah!

I have lived in Salt Lake City, Utah for over 2 years now and until now I have never skied at the infamous Alta Resort in Little Cottonwood Canyon and going there for the first time this year turned out to be amazing, especially with the spectacular snow conditions! However, I must admit that I also love skiing in the areas surrounding my town, such as Brighton Resort, Solitude Resort, and Snowbird. In the summer, I enjoy mountain biking close to home following various trails around the Bonneville Shoreline Trail. Another great location is Park City, while my favorite place to train is the Trailside Bike Park.

If there was no more snow and winters, what would you do?

I would be very sad if I could no longer ski or enjoy the beauty of winter. However, I have plenty of other activities I could indulge in without the snow. Without a doubt I could train even more with mountain biking and become better at it.

“There’s no such thing as bad weather, just bad clothing,” how true is that phrase?

I think this phrase comes more from the preparation you have and not the choice of clothing. Whenever you venture out, it is increasingly important to be as informed as possible about the risks. Pack an extra pair of socks. Don’t forget the rain gear. Preparation is key for any outdoor activity.

You are the first to be a sustainable and nutrition conscious person, how did you come to make this choice?

I have slowly changed my diet over the past 5 years to become what I believe is sustainable for my body and the planet. While I am not an extremist, I do believe that daily choices can help you become a more conscious consumer in today’s society. It doesn’t have to be a choice between tofu or chicken. It can be a simple decision between packaged carrots and fresh produce from the local farmer’s market.

You had the opportunity to test Rewoolution merino wool, how did you find it?

I really liked Rewoolution’s garments! I loved that they were lightweight, but still warm and breathable. I also fell in love with the variety of options I had between garments, like being able to switch between long sleeves and short sleeve versions. Because of this feature I was able to get so many different styles that were functional for everyday life and sports.

A message to all the girls who would like to follow your lifestyle?

I think it’s important for younger girls, who want to participate in perhaps male-dominated sports like skiing and cycling, to know that they don’t have to be the “lady” on duty within a group of guys. There are so many amazing women out there who go the extra mile and it is important to know that they are not the competition. They are there to help you and motivate you to do new things.

How do you see yourself in 5 years?

I don’t care where I am in 5 years, the important thing is that I can happily live a life where I can do the things I love with the people I love.

“There are so many amazing women out there who go the extra mile and it is important to know that they are not the competition. They are there to help you and motivate you to do new things.”

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Mountaineer based in Stockholm, Sweden, Elin Skyttedal loves nature and outdoor sports. Her biggest passion is climbing at high altitude and, in 2019, she went to Nepal and climbed the technical mountain Cholatse 6440m becoming the first Swedish woman to stand on the summit.

Nowadays Elin spends a lot of time at her second home in Chamonix and she is working hard on becoming a stronger climber. She has some cool high plans for the future…

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Nature gives me a chance to reload my batteries and be present in the moment.

It offers a huge amount of scenery and adrenaline when climbing up high.

The wildlife – I love watching animals in their natural habitat.

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