Climbing Italy's Dolomites & Sardinia's Coastal Cliffs - with Maryanne Reiter
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Italy is a rock climber’s paradise, with spectacular mountains and plenty of ways to explore them—and, of course, it’s also a paradise for pasta-loving, pizza-eating, gelato fans!
Our own Maryanne Reiter traveled to Italy in 2022 and 2024 to climb in the Dolomites and on the island of Sardinia. In the Dolomites, she discovered via ferrata (“iron paths”), where climbers clip into cables along dramatic rock faces. Originally established during World War I to help soldiers travel through the mountains, these routes were later upgraded by the Italian Alpine Club for recreational use.
In Sardinia, she and her group sailed along the northeast coast, stopping to climb the seaside cliffs, sleeping on the boat, and sailing on to their next climbing destination. And wherever they went, they made sure to conduct a detailed survey of the local gelato flavors! Come join us for a presentation that will vicariously take us all to new heights!
Social time begins at 6:00 pm; Potluck at 6:30 pm; Presentation at 7:30 pm. No sign-up or registration is necessary. Bring a potluck dish along with your personal plate, utensils and mug. If you want to attend just the presentation, please arrive just before 7:30 pm. A small donation is gladly appreciated. For more information and directions to the Obsidian Lodge, visit www.obsidians.org/events/category/entertainment/
Our own Maryanne Reiter traveled to Italy in 2022 and 2024 to climb in the Dolomites and on the island of Sardinia. In the Dolomites, she discovered via ferrata (“iron paths”), where climbers clip into cables along dramatic rock faces. Originally established during World War I to help soldiers travel through the mountains, these routes were later upgraded by the Italian Alpine Club for recreational use.
In Sardinia, she and her group sailed along the northeast coast, stopping to climb the seaside cliffs, sleeping on the boat, and sailing on to their next climbing destination. And wherever they went, they made sure to conduct a detailed survey of the local gelato flavors! Come join us for a presentation that will vicariously take us all to new heights!
Social time begins at 6:00 pm; Potluck at 6:30 pm; Presentation at 7:30 pm. No sign-up or registration is necessary. Bring a potluck dish along with your personal plate, utensils and mug. If you want to attend just the presentation, please arrive just before 7:30 pm. A small donation is gladly appreciated. For more information and directions to the Obsidian Lodge, visit www.obsidians.org/events/category/entertainment/
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