Looking back from where we came.
See the red roof of Rifugio Morelli Buzzi just left of center. That's where we're headed.
We had rain, wind, fog, and sun on our backpacking trip in the Italian Alps. And that sunshine seemed much more meaningful after hiking through a 9,000 foot pass in the wind, fog, and rain. At times, visibility was less than twenty feet.
The day we hiked in to the Rifugio you couldn't see it until you were less than 100 feet from it because of the fog.
One of several Ibex we saw on our four day hike.
I didn’t set out on the backpacking trip hoping for inclement weather but I’m glad I experienced some. Having the contrast just enriched the experience and reminded me that when you’re on foot in the mountains, whether you are in Alaska or Italy, trouble is only one cloud-bank away if you’re not prepared.
Beautiful! Sounds like a great trip!
Wow! What an amazing trip. Don’t you have a class to teach? LOL
Yeah, I’ve been back at work for about a month now.
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Stunning. Hope to see more photos soon. I love mountains (more than I love the sea, I must confess!)
Judy, South Africa
Geez, whoever built that house there must’ve been a non-smoker.
And about that “enriched the experience” part …. you kiddin’???
Looks like an awesome trip but my feet hurt just lookin’ at the pics.
Welcome back, Paul.
DE
These photos are absolutely breathtaking. What a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity! Glad you got to go.
I’m glad there was some sunshine.
The pics are stunning. I love mountain views.
Oh….the things I haven’t done. *sigh*
Beautiful pictures. There’s nothing like a welcoming inn and a comfy chair, warm hearth and something good to drink after a long trek. And inclement weather makes that all the better.
Amazing! Thanks for sharing these.
Wow, what a cool place to hike. It reminds me of climbing to the glaciers above Lake Louise in Canada and finding the little tea hut when you get up there.
I agree that I more deeply appreciate those adventures that had some uncertainty or maybe even a bit of danger in them. You can’t help but feel really alive and grateful afterwards.