Trekking the Alps
Snowshoeing Dolomites
The Rasciesa Mountain and Innerraschötz mountain ridge separates Val Gardena from the Val di Funes. This hike is mostly above the tree line with traverses through small patches of pinion pine forest.
Autumn Hike in Val de Fanes Dolomiti
I found myself alone with a smile on a warm Dolomites Autumn morning in October of 2021. Normally this canyon is overcrowded to a point quality photography is nearly impossible, but on this day not one person did I encounter. I always carry via ferrata gear on any hike in the Dolomites, but the risk of climbing rock walls alone in such areas is not a wise adventure.
What’s in my camera bag?
Hiking, Camping and Trekking the Alps with a Camera. The camera equipment I carry on long hikes is dependent on planned objectives in varying locations. I do not carry a fully loaded camera bag with all equipment but only the essentials based on terrain, weight and number of days expected on trail..
Summer, Spring and Fall Trekking Clothing
Summer, Spring and Fall Trekking and Camping Clothing
Ever changing high altitude conditions in the Alps require four season items for any lengthy excursion in summer, spring and fall. Layering is the best approach with light weight synthetic clothes that wick moisture, guard against body odor and dry quickly. Always avoid cotton and feathered down clothing as when wet these articles are near worthless and life threatening.
Trekking, Hiking and Camping Gear Summer and Shoulder Seasons
Trekking, Hiking and Camping Gear Summer and Shoulder Seasons
This is my gear list I cherry pick dependent on requirements and safety concerns. I attempt to keep dry carry weight under 19 pounds in summer, late spring and early autumn during 3-7 day treks. If trekking through Via Ferrata regions I add safety harness, lanyard and helmet for a total dry weight of about 21 pounds. For short weekend 2 night hikes I can lower my weight to under 15 pounds.
What’s in my winter backpack?
Winter Trekking Winter Gear List . This pack list is for multi-day / multi-location thru treks using mountaineering skis. Minimal gear dry weight is approximately 37 pounds or 17 kilos. Dry weight is without food or water.
Trekking and Wild Camping in the Alps
Trekking | Wild Camping in the Alps
In America, we hike from designated campground to designated campground, especially inside National Parks, and mostly with a required fee permit from the National Park Service. There are no fees to enter the National Parks of the Alps and use the expansive trail systems. In the Alps, multi-day ultralight backpacking could mean carrying 5 to 8 pounds including some snacks and water with a 24 liter backpack if one is bouncing from hut to hut.