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CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Dolomites, Veneto, Italy 🇮🇹 • Photo Bandion

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Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italia, 1982

Photo: Slim Aarons

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A group of skiers admire the view across the valley at Cortina d’Ampezzo, Italy, March 1982. Slim Aarons Limited Estate Edition.

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From February, 2023

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the Mountain with the Hat

Tofane and Cique Torri, view from Rifugio Averau and Nuvolau.

Passo Gaiu, Cortina D’ Ampezzo - Italy sept 2021

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Una montagna di libri 2024 a Cortina d’Ampezzo

L’estate con le autrici e gli autori all’ombra delle Dolomiti sta per cominciare, infatti ad aprire la stagione di Cortina d’Ampezzo sarà Una Montagna di Libri, la festa internazionale della letteratura che dal 2009 vede un pubblico annuale di 20mila presenze. Sarà un viaggio al crocevia delle letterature, per capire di più dei tempi avventurosi degli ultimi anni, con mille esperienze intorno ai…

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Parc Hotel Concordia

Cortina d’Ampezzo • Dolomiti

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CORTINA D’AMPEZZO, Dolomites, Veneto, Italy 🇮🇹

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Sulla morte di Hall doveva far luce solo la missione alleata guidata dall'agente dell'OSS Russell Livermore

Bolzano: stazione ferroviaria. Fonte: mapio.net «Hall ammise di essere un agente OSS con il compito di organizzare la lotta partigiana e di far saltare ponti nella zona di Cortina. Confermò di aver preso contatto con il partigiano Colleselli per far saltare la diga di Atzwang [Campodazzo]. Hall venne impiccato il 19 febbraio 1945 [dalla fonte, cioè Schiffer <1], dall’Untersturmfuhrer delle SS…

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Sulla morte di Hall doveva far luce solo la missione alleata guidata dall'agente dell'OSS Russell Livermore

Bolzano: stazione ferroviaria. Fonte: mapio.net «Hall ammise di essere un agente OSS con il compito di organizzare la lotta partigiana e di far saltare ponti nella zona di Cortina. Confermò di aver preso contatto con il partigiano Colleselli per far saltare la diga di Atzwang [Campodazzo]. Hall venne impiccato il 19 febbraio 1945 [dalla fonte, cioè Schiffer <1], dall’Untersturmfuhrer delle SS…

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Alfa Romeo Severtail, 1967, by Carrozzeria Casale. A one-off based on the Giulia 1600 with an engine tuned by Trivellato that gave the car a top speed of 220km/h. It raced in the Concorso d’eleganza Cortina d’Ampezzo and still belongs to the Casale family of Bassano del Grappa in northern Italy’s Veneto region.  

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Skiing - a beginner’s guide

I first went skiing in Switzerland with my friends nearly 10 years ago and I loved it. The feeling of the wind on my face, the speed, the adrenaline- it was exhilarating.

I’ve compiled a basic list of ski events, a semi-scandalous article and some of the best destinations in the world as well as some budget friendly ones.

Socialite ski events:

Snowboxx:

Since it launched in 2013, winter festival Snowboxx has been growing in popularity - and it involves flying out to the Alps for a week-long ski party.  It takes place in Avoriaz ski resort, Morzine, France each March, and this year saw a superstar lineup of artists performing in the mountains, including ex-Radio 1 DJ Annie Mac, Becky Hill, Jax Jones, Sonny Fodera and Andy C. 

The combination of partying to some of the world's best DJs, with the unusual day-activites of skiing and snowboarding, are making many turn away from the summer festival circuit in favour of the winter one. 

Hahnenkamm, Kitzbühel , Austria:

The Hahenekamm ski race weekend in Kitzbühel is arguably the biggest alpine ski event in the world. The world’s best take on the iconic Streif downhill track, which is historically the toughest ski race track on the World Cup circuit. A lot of the speed skiers consider winning races here as a bigger honour than the Olympics. As a spectator, the atmosphere is electric with fans around the world admiring some breathtaking ski racing.

X Games, Aspen, USA:

The world’s best freestyle skiers and snowboarders compete annually in Aspen. The event is a prestigious honour to win amongst action sports athletes and has propelled careers. Spectating the event is excellent because you can see most of the action from the viewing areas. The halfpipe events in particular are excellent to watch for this reason.

European Snow Pride, Tignes, France:

Tignes is home to Europe’s biggest gay ski week, with the European Snow Pride. Each day has a theme with nights of brit-pop to superhero days. Many international DJs are invited to play each evening party in the resort’s local clubs and bars.

Slightly scandalous tales: Things I Never Knew About Skiing Until I Was a Private Instructor in Aspen

Really interesting read. I was thoroughly entertained.

Popular ski destinations:

1. Whistler Blackcomb, Canada

Whistler makes it onto pretty much every ‘World Top 10’ list when it comes to ski resorts

2. Niseko, Japan

Located on the northern island of Hokkaido, this Japanese skiing destination is a snow-covered paradise. With a huge 15 metres of average snowfall, it’s no wonder that Niseko is the country’s premier ski resort.

3. Zermatt, Switzerland

As the highest resort in the Alps, it’s got the views. The incredible peak of the Matterhorn can be seen from just about anywhere on the slopes! It also boasts the greatest vertical drop in Switzerland, and there’s all year round skiing at the Matterhorn Glacier.

4. Courchevel, France

The resort is a part of the world’s largest alpine ski area, offering more than 600 kilometres of terrain and interconnected ski runs across 10 summits. The snow here is well-groomed, and there’s a legendary black run that’s considered to be one of the trickiest in the world.

5. Cortina D’Ampezzo, Italy

Known only to the most dedicated, well-travelled skiers prior to the 1956 Winter Olympics, Cortina is a hidden gem in Italy’s Dolomite Mountains.

6. Baqueira-Beret, Spain

It may be a surprising destination for skiing, but Baqueira-Beret in Spain is one of the best places in Europe where you’ll find value for money for a ski holiday. You’ll be able to find affordable accommodation as well as some of the finest tapas restaurants in the country.

7. Ylläs, Finland

The arctic landscapes of Lapland are perfect for skiing. If you dream of snow-dusted trees, the magic of the Northern Lights, or the glow of the midnight sun, Ylläs is a unique winter resort that you won’t want to miss. As Finland’s largest ski resort, it’s got everything you need.

Budget friendly destinations

1. Vogel, Slovenia

An ideal spot for couples or families, this Slovenian spot is a truly beautiful and peaceful ski area. Overlooking Lake Bohinj, Vogel is part of the Triglav national park.

2. Livigno, Italy

Duty-free zone Livigno offers excellent slopes for intermediate skiers. But advanced skiers and snowboarders will be kept busy too – especially if they’re keen to explore off piste.

3. Poiana-Brasov, Romania

Poiana Brasov is Romania’s biggest mountain resort and certainly one of the nicest. The fairytale slopes, flanked by pine trees, are the perfect place to take your skis. With more than 24km of ski runs, there’s plenty to explore.

4. South Korea -Muju Deogyusan Resort

Muju Deogyusan Resort in Jeolla province is only 3 hours away from Seoul. So, if you want to spend your holiday skiing and still enjoy the city of Seoul, this is the place to go.

5. Niseko Ski Resort

Located in Hokkaido, Japan, Niseko Ski Resort boasts a total of four different resorts but with linked ski area. A single pass would give you access to all four resorts. One of the resorts, Mt. Resort Grand Hirafu has been officially named as Japan’s number one snow resort due to the wide array of activities offered.

6. India - Gulmarg

Gulmarg is a rare gem in the Himalayans that will undoubtedly take your breath away with its picturesque beauty. However, skiing in Gulmarg, Kashmir is not for the weak-hearted as the terrains are not suitable for beginners - to add to that, the ski lifts carry you to the highest point in the Himalaya at 13, 780 feet!

7. China - Nanshan Ski Resort

80km away from Beijing, Nanshan Ski Resort is perfect for skiing and snowboarding as the snow are neither too hard nor too soft.

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AND BREATH Cinque Torri, Cortina d'Ampezzo, Italy

sept 2021