Podcasts about dolomite mountains

In this episode of the Mind Gut Conversation, I sit down in person with Norbert Niederkofler, an internationally renowned leader in local sustainable gourmet cuisine, as he explains his unconventional career decisions and his philosophy of letting nature and his local ecosystem determine his selection of dishes. Despite the fact that Norbert has already earned 3 Michelin stars with his previous gourmet restaurant at St. Hubertus Hotel in the Dolomite Mountains, he made the radical decision in 2008 to ban imported luxuries, not to mention Italian staples such as olive oil, tomatoes and lemons from his cuisine. It was the start of his dedication to extreme locavore cuisine, which he calls Cook the Mountain, that he's followed ever since.  In July 2024, this legend of high-mountain cooking brought his destination dining down from the slopes, launching a new flagship restaurant, Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler, in the town of Brunico. Being one of the most renowned Italian chefs, and having been awarded 3 Michelin stars, including a Green Star Recognition, guests are coming from all over the world to his restaurant, often several times a year.  During this episode, we talk about a wide range of topics, including modern trends in dietary preferences and keys to nutrition that are healthy for the consumer and the environment. Some key questions and topics we discuss are: 1) How does Norbert create the best dishes in his restaurant? Exploration of his previous statement: “…it depends on the nature because we are not deciding the dishes. Nature decides then for us because nature gives us the products when they are ready.” 2) What is the secret to Norbert's success in the culinary field?  3) What are the core components of his philosophy about food and gourmet cuisine?  We hope you enjoy the episode!

In this episode of the Mind Gut Conversation, I sit down in person with Norbert Niederkofler, an internationally renowned leader in local sustainable gourmet cuisine, as he explains his unconventional career decisions and his philosophy of letting nature and his local ecosystem determine his selection of dishes. Despite the fact that Norbert has already earned 3 Michelin stars with his previous gourmet restaurant at St. Hubertus Hotel in the Dolomite Mountains, he made the radical decision in 2008 to ban imported luxuries, not to mention Italian staples such as olive oil, tomatoes and lemons from his cuisine. It was the start of his dedication to extreme locavore cuisine, which he calls Cook the Mountain, that he's followed ever since.  In July 2024, this legend of high-mountain cooking brought his destination dining down from the slopes, launching a new flagship restaurant, Atelier Moessmer Norbert Niederkofler, in the town of Brunico. Being one of the most renowned Italian chefs, and having been awarded 3 Michelin stars, including a Green Star Recognition, guests are coming from all over the world to his restaurant, often several times a year.  During this episode, we talk about a wide range of topics, including modern trends in dietary preferences and keys to nutrition that are healthy for the consumer and the environment. Some key questions and topics we discuss are: 1) How does Norbert create the best dishes in his restaurant? Exploration of his previous statement: “…it depends on the nature because we are not deciding the dishes. Nature decides then for us because nature gives us the products when they are ready.” 2) What is the secret to Norbert's success in the culinary field?  3) What are the core components of his philosophy about food and gourmet cuisine?  We hope you enjoy the episode!

Fluent Fiction - Italian: When Engineering Met Art: A Stormy Night's Collaboration Find the full episode transcript, vocabulary words, and more:fluentfiction.org/when-engineering-met-art-a-stormy-nights-collaboration Story Transcript:It: Le foglie dorate danzavano nel vento d'autunno mentre coprivano il sentiero verso una piccola baita nei monti Dolomiti.En: The golden leaves danced in the autumn wind as they covered the path to a small cabin in the Dolomite Mountains.It: Dentro la baita, il profumo della legna bruciata riempiva l'aria, offrendo un caldo abbraccio a Luca e Valentina.En: Inside the cabin, the scent of burning wood filled the air, offering a warm embrace to Luca and Valentina.It: Era la prima settimana del nuovo anno scolastico e i due studenti avevano un compito importante: preparare una presentazione per cui erano stati assegnati insieme.En: It was the first week of the new school year, and the two students had an important task: to prepare a presentation for which they had been paired together.It: "Deve essere perfetta," diceva Luca, scrutando una pila di appunti ben organizzati.En: "It has to be perfect," Luca said, inspecting a pile of well-organized notes.It: Studente di ingegneria, Luca era metodico e meticoloso.En: An engineering student, Luca was methodical and meticulous.It: Voleva che tutto fosse in ordine, preciso.En: He wanted everything to be in order, precise.It: Dall'altra parte del piccolo tavolo, Valentina, studentessa d'arte, guardava i suoi schizzi colorati.En: Across the small table, Valentina, an art student, looked at her colorful sketches.It: Per lei, esprimere idee era più importante dell'ordine rigido.En: For her, expressing ideas was more important than rigid order.It: Le piaceva giocare con i colori e le forme, portando vita in ogni suo progetto.En: She loved playing with colors and shapes, bringing life to every project.It: "Luca, perché non proviamo qualcosa di nuovo?En: "Luca, why don't we try something new?It: Che ne dici di aggiungere queste illustrazioni?"En: How about adding these illustrations?"It: proponeva Valentina, i suoi occhi brillanti di entusiasmo.En: Valentina proposed, her eyes shining with enthusiasm.It: Luca sospirava, preoccupato di deviare dal suo piano.En: Luca sighed, worried about deviating from his plan.It: Le giornate nella baita passavano veloci tra discussioni e compromessi.En: The days in the cabin passed quickly between discussions and compromises.It: Una sera, il cielo si annerì, e scoppiò un temporale furioso.En: One evening, the sky darkened, and a fierce storm broke out.It: Tuoni e fulmini riempirono l'aria, e la corrente elettrica si spense di colpo.En: Thunder and lightning filled the air, and the electricity suddenly went out.It: Nel buio, i due si guardarono attorno.En: In the dark, the two looked around.It: Senza il computer, dovevano trovare un modo per finire il loro lavoro.En: Without the computer, they had to find a way to finish their work.It: "Dobbiamo adattarci," disse Valentina, accendendo una candela.En: "We need to adapt," Valentina said, lighting a candle.It: "Usiamo questa opportunità."En: "Let's use this opportunity."It: Luca esitò, ma poi guardò Valentina e le sue idee brillanti.En: Luca hesitated but then looked at Valentina and her brilliant ideas.It: "Forse hai ragione," ammise infine.En: "Maybe you're right," he finally admitted.It: In quella notte tempestosa, iniziarono a combinare i loro metodi.En: On that stormy night, they began to combine their methods.It: Usarono carta e penna per creare una presentazione che fosse una fusione di precisione e creatività.En: They used paper and pen to create a presentation that was a fusion of precision and creativity.It: Valentina aggiunse schizzi colorati mentre Luca organizzava i punti chiave.En: Valentina added colorful sketches while Luca organized the key points.It: Con il calare delle ore, qualcosa di speciale prese forma.En: As the hours passed, something special took shape.It: Quando la tempesta si placò e la luce tornò, la loro presentazione era completa.En: When the storm subsided and the lights returned, their presentation was complete.It: Era unica, strutturata ma con un tocco artistico che la rendeva viva.En: It was unique, structured but with an artistic touch that made it come alive.It: Il giorno della presentazione, i due si sentirono nervosi ma pronti.En: On the day of the presentation, the two felt nervous but ready.It: La sala era silenziosa mentre loro parlavano.En: The room was silent as they spoke.It: La reazione fu positiva: applausi, sorrisi e soprattutto, successo.En: The reaction was positive: applause, smiles, and above all, success.It: Dopo tutto, Luca non solo salvò la sua borsa di studio, ma imparò anche una lezione importante.En: In the end, Luca not only saved his scholarship but also learned an important lesson.It: "Grazie, Valentina," disse con un sorriso.En: "Thank you, Valentina," he said with a smile.It: "Mi hai insegnato il valore della creatività."En: "You taught me the value of creativity."It: In quella piccola baita nei Dolomiti, sotto le foglie autunnali, Luca trovò nuove idee e un modo diverso di vedere il mondo.En: In that small cabin in the Dolomites, beneath the autumn leaves, Luca found new ideas and a different way of viewing the world.It: E così, mentre la scuola continuava, una nuova amicizia e una nuova collaborazione erano nate.En: And so, as the school year continued, a new friendship and collaboration were born. Vocabulary Words:the leaves: le fogliethe wind: il ventothe path: il sentierothe cabin: la baitathe scent: il profumothe embrace: l'abbracciothe scholarship: la borsa di studiothe engineering student: lo studente di ingegneriathe art student: la studentessa d'artethe notes: gli appuntithe sketches: gli schizzithe storm: il temporalethe thunder: i tuonithe lightning: i fulminithe electricity: la corrente elettricathe darkness: il buiothe candle: la candelathe opportunity: l'opportunitàthe method: il metodothe paper: la cartathe pen: la pennathe fusion: la fusionethe precision: la precisionethe creativity: la creativitàthe key points: i punti chiavethe applause: gli applausithe success: il successothe lesson: la lezionethe friendship: l'amiciziathe collaboration: la collaborazione

South Tyrol (Süditrol) Alto Adige in northeast Italy is unique for its German and Austrian influences in the food, architecture and dialect and its stunning Dolomite Mountains. The best vineyards are located on the mountain slopes. Cantina Tramin's Willi Stürz and Wolfgang Klotz discuss the history and wines of this historic cooperative. Architect-turned-vintner Elena Walch renovated her husband's Castel Ringberg and oversees the esteemed Elena Walch Winery with daughters Karoline and Julia.The Connected Table is broadcast live Wednesdays at 2PM ET.The Connected Table Radio Show is broadcast on W4CY Radio (www.w4cy.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (www.talk4radio.com) on the Talk 4 Media Network (www.talk4media.com). The Connected Table Podcast is also available on Talk 4 Podcasting (www.talk4podcasting.com), iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, Pandora, Spotify, Audible, and over 100 other podcast outlets.

Join us on The Pocket Explorer as we take you on a journey to Cortina d'Ampezzo, a charming town located in the heart of the Dolomite Mountains in Italy. In this episode, we explore the rich history of the town, from its Roman Empire roots to its popularity among European aristocracy in the 19th century. We also highlight key sights in the town, such as the Church of San Francesco and the Olympic Ice Stadium, as well as outdoor activities like hiking and cycling through the stunning mountain scenery. Whether you're a skier or a nature lover, there's something for everyone in Cortina d'Ampezzo. Join us for an unforgettable adventure on The Pocket Explorer.

Today we're heading to the far north of Italy to the Dolomites and Lake Garda. This magical region is full of craggy spires, sheer cliff faces, verdant valleys, and gorgeous lakes. No wonder it's recognized by UNESCO, will be the home of the next Winter Olympics, and inspires travelers from around the world.  My guest today is my partner in the region, Agustina Lagos Marmol. Before starting her company, Agustina was an intrepid mountain guide - taking guests climbing all over the world. Her love for the Dolomites in particular always kept her coming back and she's now cycled, hiked, or skied almost every inch of the region.  We discuss everything from the ancient Ladin culture, to World War I history, to incredible mountain adventures finished off with gourmet meals and fabulous wine. Learn more at www.luxtravelinsider.com   Connect with me on Social: Instagram LinkedIn  

Merry Christmas dear listeners! We realise Christmas and Hanukkah has technically passed, and it's that weird in-between time where it's not quite the New Year and we're still eating leftovers BUT! we ventured forth to experience the Krampus and we want to share our tale with you! So join your whorror-hosts as they recount their adventure deep into the Dolomite Mountains in this mini, special edition of LWSM. There was snow! There was a Rammstein soundtrack! There was jager! And there were definitely many, many KRAMPUS... (Find photos and videos on insta @LetsWatchScaryMovies) ----------------------- Music by The Brothers Keg (APF Records, with permission) Artwork by Ghoul Realm Art Edited by Jenny Steggles

This week we chat to you about our most recent adventure as we roadtrip through Italy - hiking the world famous (UNESCO Heritage) Dolomite Mountains, in Northern Italy. We share our experience and advice, to help you plan your next visit! Watch our Dolomite travel film here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ut2GgMVsw94&t=186s

In this short episode Gina Lupino, one of our amazing Parkinson's patients on the Dolomite trek,  looks at some of the challenges she faces in the mountains, including finding a private place to pee, and talks about the inspiration of the other three people hiking with Parkinson's.This trek is a fundraiser for the Parkinson's Association of San Diego so. If you are so inclined, feel free to click here or on the link below to donate on behalf of one of the hikers. All the donations stay within the San Diego Parkinson's community...all the expenses for this trek were paid by the individual hikers.Thanks for listening and we look forward to sharing this trek to Italy's Dolomite Mountains through these short podcasts.https://parkinsonsassociation.org/sponsor-a-hiker/

IT'S SNOWING ON THE MOUNTAIN! We woke up to an unexpected four inches of snow covering the mountain. In this short episode we hear from the team at breakfast as each person looks forward to the excitement of the day.This trek is a fundraiser for the Parkinson's Association of San Diego so. If you are so inclined, feel free to click here or on the link below to donate on behalf of one of the hikers. All the donations stay within the San Diego Parkinson's community...all the expenses for this trek were paid by the individual hikers.Thanks for listening and we look forward to sharing this trek to Italy's Dolomite Mountains through these short podcasts.https://parkinsonsassociation.org/sponsor-a-hiker/

We survived our first hike in snowy, icy, and very cold conditions. On this day, the whole team rose to the occasion – dressed properly, waling carefully, helping each other, we made a steep descent and arrived at our first coffee stop of the day. With this team, coffee (and bombardinos – a rum, eggs, and whipped cream drink) are always a welcome treat after a hard hike.This trek is a fundraiser for the Parkinson's Association of San Diego so. If you are so inclined, feel free to click here or on the link below to donate on behalf of one of the hikers. All the donations stay within the San Diego Parkinson's community...all the expenses for this trek were paid by the individual hikers.Thanks for listening and we look forward to sharing this trek to Italy's Dolomite Mountains through these short podcasts.https://parkinsonsassociation.org/sponsor-a-hiker/

Will Kauffmann, now living in Luxembourg, joined the Power Over Parkinson's trek to support his long time family friend John Crawford, but now also has a very personal connection to Parkinson's.This trek is a fundraiser for the Parkinson's Association of San Diego so. If you are so inclined, feel free to click here or on the link below to donate on behalf of one of the hikers. All the donations stay within the San Diego Parkinson's community...all the expenses for this trek were paid by the individual hikers.Thanks for listening and we look forward to sharing this trek to Italy's Dolomite Mountains through these short podcasts.https://parkinsonsassociation.org/sponsor-a-hiker/

In this short episode, and with about six hours of hiking still in front of us,  Francie Barron talks about why she has joined her second Power Over Parkinson's trek and how she is inspired by the people on the trek with Parkinson's.This trek is a fundraiser for the Parkinson's Association of San Diego so. If you are so inclined, feel free to click here or on the link below to donate on behalf of one of the hikers. All the donations stay within the San Diego Parkinson's community...all the expenses for this trek were paid by the individual hikers.Thanks for listening and we look forward to sharing this trek to Italy's Dolomite Mountains through these short podcasts.https://parkinsonsassociation.org/sponsor-a-hiker/

On our day three hike, Alex Trepte, another of our hikers with Parkinson's, talks about how hard it can be to accept help, even though everyone around him is willing to offer it.This trek is a fundraiser for the Parkinson's Association of San Diego so. If you are so inclined, feel free to click here or on the link below to donate on behalf of one of the hikers. All the donations stay within the San Diego Parkinson's community...all the expenses for this trek were paid by the individual hikers.Thanks for listening and we look forward to sharing this trek to Italy's Dolomite Mountains through these short podcasts.https://parkinsonsassociation.org/sponsor-a-hiker/

And we're ready to go on day two! After a long introduction to the Dolomites yesterday, the team is gathered at the start for day two, a shorter, more gentle hike than day 1. In this episode we check in with a few of the team members just minutes before we start.This trek is a fundraiser for the Parkinson's Association of San Diego so. If you are so inclined, feel free to click here or on the link below to donate on behalf of one of the hikers. All the donations stay within the San Diego Parkinson's community...all the expenses for this trek were paid by the individual hikers.Thanks for listening and we look forward to sharing this trek to Italy's Dolomite Mountains through these short podcasts.https://parkinsonsassociation.org/sponsor-a-hiker/

One of our amazing guides, Anna Vecellio Del Monego of Dolomite Treks, offers her take on the team, the motivation, the determination, and the joy she gets from guiding this powerful team of people with Parkinson's and those connected to people with Parkinson's.This trek is a fundraiser for the Parkinson's Association of San Diego so. If you are so inclined, feel free to click here or on the link below to donate on behalf of one of the hikers. All the donations stay within the San Diego Parkinson's community...all the expenses for this trek were paid by the individual hikers.Thanks for listening and we look forward to sharing this trek to Italy's Dolomite Mountains through these short podcasts.https://parkinsonsassociation.org/sponsor-a-hiker/

Day three: meet John Crawford, one of our trekkers with Parkinson's. In this short episode John tells us why he travelled to Italy to join the Power Over Parkinson's trek.This trek is a fundraiser for the Parkinson's Association of San Diego so. If you are so inclined, feel free to click here or on the link below to donate on behalf of one of the hikers. All the donations stay within the San Diego Parkinson's community...all the expenses for this trek were paid by the individual hikers.Thanks for listening and we look forward to sharing this trek to Italy's Dolomite Mountains through these short podcasts.https://parkinsonsassociation.org/sponsor-a-hiker/

Day three: in this episode Lisa Graham tells us what brought her to her third Power Over Parkinson's trek.This trek is a fundraiser for the Parkinson's Association of San Diego so. If you are so inclined, feel free to click here or on the link below to donate on behalf of one of the hikers. All the donations stay within the San Diego Parkinson's community...all the expenses for this trek were paid by the individual hikers.Thanks for listening and we look forward to sharing this trek to Italy's Dolomite Mountains through these short podcasts.https://parkinsonsassociation.org/sponsor-a-hiker/

Half way through our day one hike, Elena Andrew gives us a little insight on why she continues to travel the world for these Power Over Parkinson's mountain treks.This trek is a fundraiser for the Parkinson's Association of San Diego so. If you are so inclined, feel free to click here or on the link below to donate on behalf of one of the hikers. All the donations stay within the San Diego Parkinson's community...all the expenses for this trek were paid by the individual hikers.Thanks for listening and we look forward to sharing this trek to Italy's Dolomite Mountains through these short podcasts.https://parkinsonsassociation.org/sponsor-a-hiker/

Day 1 of the Power Over Parkinson's Dolomites Trek is in the books. 20 km/about 12.5 miles and 3600 feet of vertical gain, this was a tough hike for anyone regardless of Parkinson's. In this short episode, nurse practitioner Sherrie Gould looks at the power of the team as we made our up and down narrow challenging terrain.This trek is a fundraiser for the Parkinson's Association of San Diego so. If you are so inclined, feel free to click here or on the link below to donate on behalf of one of the hikers. All the donations stay within the San Diego Parkinson's community...all the expenses for this trek were paid by the individual hikers.Thanks for listening and we look forward to sharing this trek to Italy's Dolomite Mountains through these short podcasts.https://parkinsonsassociation.org/sponsor-a-hiker/

We are hiking! With about half the team assembled in Cortina we did our first acclimatization hike to a spectacular refugio overlooking the whole valley. Today we all got a look at just how powerful these mountains are.  The trek officially starts with a welcome dinner tomorrow, then our 8-day adventure begins.The magic of this trek is being with the people with Parkinson's. Digging deep and pushing through whatever Parkinson's disease can throw at them, this group epitomizes grit, determination, and a desire to accomplish something incredible. This trek is a fundraiser for the Parkinson's Association of San Diego so. If you are so inclined, feel free to click here or on the link below to donate on behalf of one of the hikers. All the donations stay within the San Diego Parkinson's community...all the expenses for this trek were paid by the individual hikers.Thanks for listening and we look forward to sharing this trek to Italy's Dolomite Mountains through these short podcasts.https://parkinsonsassociation.org/sponsor-a-hiker/

We are one flight away from Italy. Jeff, Sherrie, and Marilyn are meeting up with most of the Dolomites team members tomorrow. In this episode we take a final look back at the 2013 Mt. Everest Base Camp trek with three short clips: Sherrie talking about a medical condition that caused two of our team to turn around just one day shy of Base Camp; a clip from Bob Baker about a yak attack and a very personal story about the trek; and finally Bill Maddox, one of our trekkers with Parkinson's, on reaching base camp.This trek is a fundraiser for the Parkinson's Association of San Diego so, if you are so inclined, feel free to click here or on the link below to donate on behalf of one of the hikers.Thanks for listening and we look forward to sharing the trek to the Dolomite Mountains in Italy through these short podcasts.https://parkinsonsassociation.org/sponsor-a-hiker/

After four years of planning and three years of cancellations we are finally on our way to Italy and the Dolomite Mountains. In this short episode your podcast host Jeff Seckendorf, Nurse Practitioner Sherrie Gould, and trekker Marilyn McCrary are close to boarding an airplane for Italy.  Listen in as we are now just a few hours from joining the rest of the team in Cortina for this amazing adventure.This trek is a fundraiser for the Parkinson's Association of San Diego so, if you are so inclined, feel free to click here or on the link below to donate on behalf of one of the hikers.Thanks for listening and we look forward to sharing the trek to the Dolomite Mountains in Italy through these short podcasts.https://parkinsonsassociation.org/sponsor-a-hiker/

The Dolomite team is on its way! This trek, in support of the Parkinson's Association of San Diego, starts in a few days as team members are making their way to Cortina, Italy. In this episode we take another look back to 2013 and the trek to Mt. Everest Base Camp, this time hearing from father and son team Alan and Adam Truitt along with a clip from our guide, Vern Tejas.This trek is a fundraiser for the Parkinson's Association of San Diego so, if you are so inclined, feel free to click here or on the link below to donate on behalf of one of the hikers.Thanks for listening and we look forward to sharing the trek to the Dolomite Mountains in Italy through these short podcasts.https://parkinsonsassociation.org/sponsor-a-hiker/

During this episode, as we make our last few days of preparation for the Dolomite Trek, we are joined by nurse practitioner Sherrie Gould for a look back at trek number two to Mt. Everest Base Camp in 2013. Listen in as Sherrie describes that team's reaction to seeing Mt. Everest for the first time and then looks ahead to talk about the training the team has done for the Dolomites.This trek is a fundraiser for the Parkinson's Association of San Diego so, if you are so inclined, feel free to click here or on the link below to donate on behalf of one of the hikers.Thanks for listening and we look forward to sharing the trek to the Dolomite Mountains in Italy through these short podcasts.https://parkinsonsassociation.org/sponsor-a-hiker/

Ulla Lohmann is a documentary photographer and film maker from Lake Starnberg, Germany who regularly works for magazines and broadcasters, including National Geographic, GEO, BBC, Red Bull Media House and Stern View. Ulla has published a coffee-table book about the Dolomite Mountains for National Geographic and a text book about realizing her dreams. She is ambassador for Canon, Eizo, Manfrotto and F-Stop. She is an elected member of the German Photographic Society and she has been appointed as a fellow of the Explorer's Club in New York. Ulla also conducts workshops and photograohy  expeditions to active volcano sites around the world A child of 2 teachers, her imagination and curiosity were always encouraged and when she won a national science competition as a teenager, she used the winnings to fund her first trip around the world - and she's never looked back. Her dream, to descend into heart of an active volcano, was inspired by reading Jules Verne as a child and her film Spitting Distance, which follows the fulfilment of this dream, is one of the most gripping things I've ever seen. As intense as that is, as our conversation continues, you'll see that there are other parts of Ulla's journey which are even more emotional. If you're a regular listener,  you can probably tell I was al little nervous on this one - I was very excited to be talking with Ulla but also a little on edge because I knew I'd be asking some very personal questions so bare with me for that. This is a fascinating conversation covering curiosity, loss, family, forgiveness, healing and even a little bit about photography. Trigger Warning - the theme of suicide comes up in this episode. Here's my conversation with the remarkable, Ulla Lohmann… Show Notes Follow this week's guest at the following links: Website - https://ullalohmann.com/en/home/ (https://ullalohmann.com/en/home/) Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/ullalohmann/ Ulla's workshops and expeditions - https://ullalohmann.com/en/workshop-travel/ (https://ullalohmann.com/en/workshop-travel/) Ulla's film, Spitting Distance - https://www.redbull.com/int-en/episodes/spitting-distance-explorers-adventures-of-the-century-s04-e01 (https://www.redbull.com/int-en/episodes/spitting-distance-explorers-adventures-of-the-century-s04-e01) Ulla's photogrpahy from inside the Benbow crater - https://ullalohmann.com/en/photo-film/journey-to-the-center-of-the-earth/photos/ (https://ullalohmann.com/en/photo-film/journey-to-the-center-of-the-earth/photos/) Gemtasu / The story of Eternal Life - https://ullalohmann.com/en/photo-film/gemtasu-the-story-of-eternal-life/ (https://ullalohmann.com/en/photo-film/gemtasu-the-story-of-eternal-life/) Ulla's Canon Ambassador page - https://www.canon.co.uk/pro/ambassadors/ulla-lohmann/ (https://www.canon.co.uk/pro/ambassadors/ulla-lohmann/) Ulla's F-Stop Gear Ambassador page - https://shop.fstopgear.com/ulla-lohmann/ (https://shop.fstopgear.com/ulla-lohmann/) Connect with View Finders here: Episodes - http://www.viewfinderslive.com/podcast (www.viewfinderslive.com/podcast) Instagram - http://www.instagram.com/viewfinderspodcast (www.instagram.com/viewfinderspodcast) Tickets for the next View Finders Live Event - https://viewfinderslive.com/events (https://viewfinderslive.com/events) To save 10% off tickets for View Finders Live events, use the code VF10 Connect with me at: http://www.grahamdargie.co.uk/ (www.grahamdargie.co.uk) http://www.instagram.com/grahamdargie (www.instagram.com/grahamdargie) Additional show links Double Exposure: Eden in Ashes - https://ullalohmann.com/en/photo-film/eden-in-ashes/ (https://ullalohmann.com/en/photo-film/eden-in-ashes/) Ullas son napping on a volcano - https://www.instagram.com/p/CQBxVJkNjAc/ (https://www.instagram.com/p/CQBxVJkNjAc/) Other links: Jules Verne - Journey to the Centre of the Earth -...

Join us as Nicola shares his experience navigating the pandemic from the  first Italian red zone to being quarantined alone in the Dolomite Mountains, how his perspective and faith have evolved over the last two years, and how he cultivates joy and delight in his daily life. As a big man with an even bigger heart, 45 year old Nicola Maj (he/him) lives in Casalpusterlengo, works in Parma,  and stays visits Primiero in the Dolomite Mountains as often as possible. He loves basketball, guitar, carbonara, and beers with friends. Nicola is a nomad, an enthusiastic globetrotter, and is fascinated by the human soul, God's creation and nice girls. He is half psychologist and half IT service analyst, so considers himself capable of handling  just about anything! You can connect with him on a variety of social media platforms.Contacts:http://www.facebook.com/nicolamajhttp://www.facebook.com/nicolamajiihttps://twitter.com/NicolaNomadehttps://www.instagram.com/nicolanomadewww.linkedin.com/in/nicolamaj

Roger Eggett from Bear River Lodge was able to tag along with Tim on this European adventure and shares his thoughts on this amazing excursion. Tim talks about the Dolomite mountains with Stefan and Tomas. They also talk about Stelvio Pass. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Prosecco is not only Italy's most popular sparkler, but recently it has surpassed Champagne to become the world's best-selling sparkling wine. In this show we go over the details of the Prosecco region, the winemaking techniques, and I share the most important thing about the wine and how to get the best: the DOCGs that make way better wine than the cheap and cheerful stuff at the supermarket.   By the end of the show you'll understand why Prosecco shouldn't be compared to Champagne (spoiler alert – it's not made the same and that's on purpose!) and how to get better versions of what you may already be sipping! Photo Valdobiaddene, Unsplash   Here are the show notes: Location: The Prosecco DOC is in North East Italy between the Dolomite Mountains and the Adriatic Sea. It spans four provinces of the regions of Friuli Venezia Giulia (Gorizia, Pordenone, Trieste and Udine) and 5 provinces of the region of Veneto (Belluno, Padua, Treviso, Venice, Vicenza). Treviso and Trieste can add the special titles of Prosecco DOC Treviso and Prosecco DOC Trieste given their historic importance.  Given the vast area the DOC covers (23,000 ha/56,000 acres) and the diversity of soil – from poor hilltops to fertile, loamy valleys and plains – it is difficult to name a single style of Prosecco. Climates also range –from cooler sites with mountain or marine breezes, to very warm flat areas that produce masses of grapes for industrial wine. Source: Prosecco DOC Grape: The Glera grape is the main grape in Prosecco (although it used to be called the Prosecco grape!). It is grape prone to high yields, which must be controlled to get high quality wine. When it is grown on good sites, it has moderately high acidity, a lighter body, and relatively low alcohol levels (the wines are usually not more than 12% alcohol by volume). Flavors range but typically Glera exhibits melon, peach, pear, and white flower notes. Prosecco can also have up to 15% Verdiso, Bianchetta Trevigiana, Perera, Glera lunga, Chardonnay, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, and Pinot Nero grapes in the blend. Source: Prosecco DOC   Prosecco is NOT Champagne and it shouldn't be compared to it (or any of the other wines made in that method). The key difference in the flavor of Prosecco, apart from the Glera grape, is in the winemaking techniques (again, different from Champagne!!). In this process, you harvest the grape and make wine through a primary fermentation. But whereas in the traditional method of sparkling wine, where secondary fermentation takes place in individual bottles, Prosecco's secondary fermentation takes place in autoclaves, large steel tanks kept under pressure.   The process takes as little as a month (versus the required 9 months for most sparkling wine in made in the traditional method), and the wines do not rest sur lie for a long period of time, so the fruitiness of the Glera grape is maintained, rather than replaced with the yeasty, bready character from the yeast. Further, the pressure within the bottle is significantly less in Prosecco, making it a much less bubbly wine in most cases (although there are exceptions). The process has several names: the Martinotti Method, the Charmat Method, Cuve Close, Tank Method, or Conegliano-Valdobbiadene Method.   It's important to recognize that for grapes like Glera (or Riesling in Germany where this method is also used) preserving aroma while getting a fresh effervescence is the goal – they should not be handled like grapes used for the traditional method – the goal of those wines is different. Hence, we should not be comparing Prosecco to Champagne or other sparkling wines – it's apples and oranges, really. Source: Prosecco DOC   There are several types of Prosecco, they vary based on how sparkling they are: Spumante (sparkling), which is the most common and the most bubbly and has a regular sparkling wine cork In 2020, Prosecco DOC Rosé was approved as a new sub-category of Spumante. It must contain at least 85% Glera with 10-15% Pinot Nero. The wine must use the Martinotti/Charmat Method but spend 60 days in autoclave v 30 days for Prosecco DOC. It is vintage dated.   Frizzante (semi-sparkling), which has light and less persistent bubbles than Spumante an is more floral than fruity and often bottled with a screw cap. Proseccco Col Fondo, is a frizzante, but more specifically a pétillant naturel(pét-nat). That means a single fermentation takes place in the bottle from which you drink the wine. It is cloudy and full of lees, or dead yeast cells, and often a bit bready from years on the lees. Tranquillo (still), which is very uncommon and is bottled before the secondary fermentation   Similar to all sparkling wines, there is a sweetness scale for these wines, which you will see on the label: Brut Nature (0-3 grams per liter of residual sugar) Extra Brut (0-6 g/l of residual sugar) Brut (up to 12 grams per liter of residual sugar) Extra Dry (12–17 g/l of residual sugar) Dry (17–32 g/l of residual sugar) Demi-sec (32-50 g/l of residual sugar)     The DOCG The 20% of high quality Prosecco production happens around the smaller, hilly, historic DOCG towns of Conegliano, Valdobbiadene and Asolo. These areas have strong diurnals, poorer soils (meaning, better for the vines), and the wines are a few steps above general Prosecco. They are more complex, the fruit flavors are purer – lemon, peach, pear notes are strong as well as floral notes, flintiness, chalk, and saline aromas and flavors. The wines tend to have lower levels of sugar and are more terroir driven. They are trying to distance themselves from cheaper big-brand Prosecco DOC, some even have elected to remove the world “Prosecco” from their front labels.   Here are the Prosecco Superiore DOCG to seek out: Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore DOCG is a cut above and it's a fairly low risk way to see how better Prosecco tastes. Conegliano Valdobbiadene Prosecco Superiore “Rive” DOCG is from the steep hills and top vineyards of 43 designated sites – these are outstanding terroir driven wines Valdobbiadene Superiore di Cartizze DOCG is the top wine of Prosecco. It consists of 107 ha/264 acres of vineyards on the steepest hillsides of San Pietro di Barbozza, Santo Stefano and Saccol, in Valdobbiadene. Asolo Prosecco DOCG is outstanding, with great salinity and minerality as well   ________________________________________________ Thanks to our sponsors: Thanks to YOU! The podcast supporters on Patreon, who are helping us to make the podcast possible and who we give goodies in return for their help! Check it out today: https://www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople      Wine Access   Visit: www.wineaccess.com/normal and for a limited time get $20 off your first order of $50 or more!  Wine Access is a web site that has exclusive wines that overdeliver for the price (of which they have a range). They offer top quality wines by selecting diverse, interesting, quality bottles you may not have access to at local shops. Wine Access provides extensive tasting notes, stories about the wine and a really cool bottle hanger with pairings, flavor profile, and serving temps.

We are joined by Anastasia Bouzdine. Anastasia is a 25-year-old woman on a mission to connect with humanity on a bicycle.Anastasia is an engineer, working in a male-dominated field and surrounded by men who do many sport challenges. She decided that if the men could do it, so could she. After trying a few short cycling trips, Anastasia made her first solo trip in September of 2020.She set off on an exhausting 10-day journey across the Alps with the end goal of taking a little swim in the Mediterranean Sea. Anastasia says that when she started, the trip was all about how far or how fast she could travel in a day. But after a few days, she realized that the trip was more about the experiences and the people she met along the way.Every day, the Warmshowers community welcomed and supported her. She was so encouraged by all of her hosts' warm hospitality, some of whom have become lifelong friends. The relationships she made prompted her to become a host herself.Anastasia loves cycling through the mountains, so she is planning on crossing the Dolomite Mountains in Italy for her next trip.For Anastasia, what started as a sport challenge to prove herself, turned into an extraordinary trip of transformation. In the end, it was the connections she made along the way that made the trip such a fantastic experience.You can learn more about Anastasia on her YouTube channel, Anastasia Bouzdine. Join our community at www.warmshowers.org or you can reach Tahverlee at tahverlee@warmshowers.org.Instagram: warmshowers_org

A fantastic treat for those of you who share my love of Erin Babnik! Erin joins the podcast to talk about her snowmobile workshop in the Dolomiti where she captured - BY HAND - an absolutely brilliant photo-stack of swirling snow and glowing Dolomite Mountains through the atmospheric clouds! Just love the image! You can see her image "Reverie" here: https://bit.ly/3hWvDq5 The podcast begins with us plugging the upcoming CREATE PHOTOGRAPHY VIRTUAL SUMMIT! It is an online-only zoom conference where Erin Babnik will be kicking off the teaching as our Keynote Address. The Conference is in February over Friday Feb. 19th and continues for three days ending in the afternoon on Sunday Feb 21st. After we talk about what she is teaching during her Keynote, I ask Erin about her process of finding images that match her quality level. Erin gets into detail about her process while at camera and then in post-processing to make the images we have grown to envy! Learn more from Erin here at her website: ErinBabnik.com Direct link to her Workshop Reading List: https://bit.ly/3i1iUCG Thanks for listening and get out there for an adventure of your own!

Elena Walch is a winery with an essential role in the quality revolution of Alto Adige, Italy.   Alto Adige is in the northeast corner of Italy and has unlimited variety and wines that offer delicate, unique flavor profiles. Located south of the Alps, in the foothills of the Dolomite Mountains (where the ice mummy was found!), vineyards here are planted on steep slopes, river valleys and some warmer plains. The vast differences in microclimates and soils in this sloping terrain make wines that have ample fruit but beautiful acidity that keep them crisp and bright.   In the 1980s and early 1990s a very important figure emerged in Alto Adige wine: Elena Walch. Her story is unusual – she doesn’t come from a wine family or background, nor did she plan to get into wine. But in her job as an architect, fate brought her together with the Walch family and she quickly became the head of the Alto Adige quality revolution, gaining local and international esteem for her efforts  around quality and innovation Now, her daughters, Julia and Karoline Walch, the fifth generation are taking over and today we have Karoline to tell us this amazing story and talk about Alto Adige, the small, gorgeous region in northeast Italy that makes beautiful cool climate wines. The estate is dedicated to terroir-driven wines. In this show, Karoline Walch talks with me about Alto Adige and the Elena Walch story. We discuss: Traditional grapes, the land, and the unique blend of Austrian, Germanic and Italian culture that exists in Alto Adige The long history of Walch family and the modern history of Elena, an architect who saw an opportunity to make a big change in the quality and style of Aldo Adige wine, and took it, despite not knowing anything about viticulture or winemaking.    Karoline's and her sister, Giulia's, path to taking over Elena Walch and how they plan to move forward.   The wines! We discuss grapes from Gewürztraminer to Pinot Blanc to Pinot Grigio, and then reds like Schiava and Lagrein. Karoline gives us detail on Vigna Castel Ringberg in Caldaro and Vigna Kastelaz in Tramin, as well as their Grand Cuvee white, In the Clouds      Thanks to Wine2Wine Verona for inviting me to speak and for allowing me the opportunity to meet Karoline Walch and share this show with all of you!   Don't forget to order your Wine For Normal People book today!! _______________________________ Thanks to our sponsors this week: Thanks to YOU! The podcast supporters on Patreon, who are helping us to make the podcast possible and who we give goodies in return for their help! Check it out today: https://www.patreon.com/winefornormalpeople And to sign up for classes, please go to www.winefornormalpeople.com/classes!    Wine Access  Visit: www.wineaccess.com/normal and for a limited time get $20 off your first order of $50 or more!  I’m so excited to introduce Wine Access to you. Wine Access is a web site that has exclusive wines that overdeliver for the price (of which they have a range). They offer top quality wines by selecting diverse, interesting, quality bottles you may not have access to at local shops. Wine Access provides extensive tasting notes, stories about the wine and a really cool bottle hanger with pairings, flavor profile, and serving temps. Wines are warehoused in perfect conditions and shipped in temperature safe packs. Satisfaction is guaranteed!  Check it out today! www.wineaccess.com/normal 

The StoryThe Tiefenbrunner Pinot Grigio 2018 is 100% Pinot Grigio sourced from the Tiefenbrunner estate (founded 1848) vineyard in the Vigneti Delle Dolomiti IGT district of Trentino-Alto Adige region of far northern Italy. Vigneti Delle Dolomiti is located in the foothills of the Dolomite Mountains which are part of the Alps Mountain chain. This part of Italy is as much German as it is Italian, with most villages having both a German and an Italian name.The IGT wine designation loosens the rules and regulations that winemakers in DOC and DOCG areas have to adhere to. Trentino and parts of Veneto are the leading growing regions for Italian Pinot Grigio with Alto-Adige being the elite area and wines from there commanding the highest prices. But the conditions in the district allow many locations to grow excellent Pinot Grigio grapes.The Tiefenbrunner Pinot Grigio is sourced from a vineyard with mature grapevines (planted 1985 or older). This Pinot Grigio was fermented in stainless steel tanks and them aged in cement vats for 4 months. Cement vats are not yet common in US winemaking but are used often in Italian and French wines. The cement tanks are lined to keep out odd flavors and the sides are thick enough to provide the aging wines stable temperatures and humidity.Caves are often used as wine cellars since the temperatures and humidity in a cave a constant and developing wine perform best with consistent climate conditions. Stainless steel tanks are fairly thin-walled and while they provide several advantages for the winemaking process are not as efficient with climate control as cement vats. The alcohol content is 12.5%.The Tasting NotesThe color is a very clean, clear pale wheat yellow. The nose is ripe citrus, along with Golden Delicious apple, peach and a bouquet of flowers. This is a rather tasty Pinot Grigio, light and delicate, but rich flavors and well-balanced acidity (some Pinot Grigio from this general region can overdo the acidity). It starts with a mix of grapefruit, lemon, and lime, and then pear, and a little gentle spice. The mid-palate adds guava, a salty sensation, a hint of minerality, and a late dash of juicy peach. One thing I always enjoyed about Pinot Grigio was the layers of distinct, but subtle flavors and the Tiefenbrunner does well in this regard. The acidity is in the pocket, the flavors unfold, but the acid does not bite. The finish is subtle but does not quit any time soon.The Summary * I was talking to someone recently who has family in Rome and they made the comment that folks in Italy do not spend more than $10 for a bottle of wine unless it is a very special occasion. I found the Tiefenbrunner for $11.99 in Chicago, which would put it under ten bucks back in Italy. * It is a delicious Pinot Grigio. * Not only are the flavors pleasing it has enjoyable mouth-feel and texture, but it is also a well-made wine.        Check out the Companion Podcast Below !!!!

The Cogill’s welcome the return of the series “Chef’s Table” on Netflix highlighting Chef Cristina Martinez of the acclaimed Philadelphia Mexican restaurant, “South Philly Barbacoa,” and one of the leaders of Spain’s culinary avant-garde scene, Albert Adria, formerly of "El Bulli.” Wine expert, Hayley Hamilton Cogill, pairs Adria's culinary brilliance with one of her wine travel highlights, recalling a trip to Spain hunting for tuffles and drinking the wines of Beronia and Secastilla Film Critic, Gary Cogill, says “Free Solo” is a thrilling, Oscar contending film about an attempt to climb the face of El Capitan in Yosemite without ropes. Hayley takes us to the high altitude terrain of Alto Adige, Italy where spectacular wines are grown on soaring slopes at high elevations at the base of the Dolomite Mountains

In this episode we share of a recent church retreat into the Dolomite Mountains in North Italy. The theme of the retreat was the "one another" verses in the Bible and how that makes the church totally different from the world. We share a list of these verses that we are commanded to obey; naturally our obedience to them is for our own good as well as God's glory. Yet, they are verses that can only be obeyed when we are members of a local church body. Sadly, far too many in our day are attempting to follow Christ in their own way, apart from the local church. We also share 2 ways you can partner with us in prayer for this next season of ministry in Italy and a variety of opportunities to serve Jesus through PMc.Support the show (https://www.practicalmissions.org/donate)

Highlights Howard Schultz on the National WWI Memorial - Episode #77 The battle on the Italian Front: Piave | @01:45 Germany low on resources and morale - Mike Shuster | @06:30 The untold story of Hill 204 - Dr. Edward Lengel | @10:20 SPECIAL: Howard Schultz on the National WWI Memorial | @16:10 Historian Corner: President Teddy Roosevelt - David Pietrusza | @36:55 Speaking WWI: Tailspin | @43:40 WWI War Tech: Ice City | @45:15 Buzz: WWI in social media - Katherine Akey | @48:20----more---- Podcast Notes World War One Then 100 Years Ago: The White War and the Battle of the Piave While the Western Front is undoubtedly the Great War’s most famous theatre of combat, the Italian Front is equally deserving of our attention. Austria-Hungary and Italy fought a brutal campaign in the rugged Dolomite Mountains for three years, with neither side gaining the upper hand until 1918.  Ultimately, Italy and the Allies decisively defeat Austria-Hungary, spelling the end for a once-powerful empire.       https://www.history.com/this-day-in-history/battle-of-the-piave-river http://historycollection.co/today-history-topic-battle-piave-ww-1917 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Battle_of_the_Piave_River https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1918/06/20/106215159.pdf https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1918/06/17/102710908.pdf https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1918/06/17/102710897.pdf https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1918/06/17/102710900.pdf The Great War Project Historian Mike Shuster from the Great War Project blog details the events of this week in 1918. German resolve wanes as the American army grows in both size and confidence, threatening Germany “like a thundercloud.” Although still capable of taking ground from the Allies, the weary, starved German troops face a recharged, replenished, and well-fed foe. An eventual Allied victory seems inevitable.   http://greatwarproject.org/2018/06/17/on-western-front-now-a-flood-of-americans/ America Emerges: Military Stories from WW1 While the heroism of the US Marine Corps tends to dominate the narrative of Belleau Wood, the US Army also played a strategically vital role in the battle. Dr. Edward Lengel joins us to explain how the US 30th Infantry regiment effectively collaborated with a French unit to capture Hill 204 from the Germans.     http://www.edwardlengel.com/portfolio/thunder-and-flames-americans-in-the-crucible-of-combat-1917-1918/ http://www.edwardlengel.com/u-s-army-belleau-wood-untold-story-hill-204/ https://www.facebook.com/EdwardLengelAuthor/ http://www.edwardlengel.com/about/ War in the Sky This week 100 years ago, a group of American aviators took part in an Italian bombing raid on an Austro-Hungarian railway station.   http://ww1cc.org/warinthesky https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1918/06/22/102712432.pdf https://timesmachine.nytimes.com/timesmachine/1918/06/20/106215160.pdf Great War Channel Check out our friends at the Great War Channel for a fascinating video about German submarine attacks on the American coast.   https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h7pnogIeCIQ   World War One Now Historians Corner Historian David Pietrusza discusses Theodore Roosevelt and his role in the First World War, from his early and outspoken support of U.S. involvement to the enormous price his family paid on the battlefield.     https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/why-teddy-roosevelt-tried-bully-way-onto-wwi-battlefield-180962840/ https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/letters-unbearable-grief-theodore-roosevelt-death-son-180962743/ https://www.nps.gov/articles/the-bull-moose-in-winter-theodore-roosevelt-and-world-war-i.htm https://www.amazon.com/TRs-Last-War-Theodore-Roosevelt/dp/1493028871   Speaking WW1 This week on Speaking WW1- where we explore words and phrases that are rooted in WW1- our word is Tailspin, meaning an uncontrollable descent.   http://www.oed.com/view/Entry/197114 https://blog.oxforddictionaries.com/2014/06/13/oed-ww1-timeline/ WW1 War Tech For WW1 War Tech, this week we take a look at the “Ice City”- a network of tunnels carved out of a glacier by the Austro-Hungarians.   http://www.museomarmoladagrandeguerra.com/en/the-museum/the-ice-city/ http://www.geography.unibe.ch/unibe/portal/fak_naturwis/e_geowiss/c_igeogr/content/e3 9624/e39625/e39626/e496602/e508175/december1916_ger.pdf The Buzz Katherine Akey highlights our recent social media activity, including an article from PBS about The Great War documentary, a magazine feature on National WW1 Memorial Sculptor Sabin Howard, and a series of images from the Italian Front on our instagram page.    https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/americanexperience/features/goldman-prelude-red-scare-espionage-and-sedition-acts https://whitehotmagazine.com/articles/contemporary-sculpture-with-astounding-piece/3980 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oTn5aTy38lk&t=494s https://www.instagram.com/ww1cc/  

Surrounded by the Dolomite Mountains, the Trentino region is recognized for its elegant Trentodoc sparkling wines, the first "metodo classico" wine to receive DOC status in Italy. Sabrina Schench, Director of the Istituto Trento DOC, which represents 51 sparkling wine producers, discusses grapes, production regulations and aging requirements - minimum 15 mos. for Brut and minimum 36 mos. for Riserva. The Istituto Trento DOC's trademark can be found on every bottle. www.trentodoc.com @trentodocThis show is brought to you by Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

We talk with Marcello Lunelli, chief winemaker for Ferrari, producer of high end, Metodo Classico sparkling wine in Trentino, Italy. It's great wine. We discuss:   1. Trentino -- its unique location and how the terroir, the Dolomite Mountains, and the soil make the area so special and different from other parts of northeast Italy. 2. The economic situation of Trentino and how Pinot Grigio has been a curse and a blessing for the area.   3. Marcello's background: his education, his experiences abroad, and his philosophies on how to make superb sparkling wine, including the importance of organic viticulture to Ferrari and the difference it makes.  4. How sparkling is making headway in Italy and how Ferrari is at the forefront of the movement.  5. The difference between Trentino metodo classico and Franciacorta in Lombardy. 6. The long history of Ferrari -- they've been around since 1902 -- and how the Lunelli family learned high quality winemaking from the master, Giulio Ferrari. 7. The challenge of making high quality sparkling at scale: How to make a large volume of wine while maintaining quality of a small winery.   Marcello's passion comes through in the wine. It's excellent -- a MUST try and a great value for what's in the bottle!  http://www.ferraritrento.it/EN  

News: Check out the Horrors of War, Pagan Publishing's Kickstarter for their anthology of WW1 scenarios! If you like these scenarios, please help support their creators. A group of Royal Italian Army soldiers has been ordered to check up on an observation post high up in the Dolomite Mountains. The Austrian army is the least of their concerns. Deadly storms, avalanches, the cold, disease, and other hazards claim more lives than their enemies. However, as the squad approaches their goal, little do they realize that there are far worse threats than men or nature. Who is the true lord of the peaks? Find out in this special one shot recorded at Gencon 2014! Sorry about the noise, but we had to play in an open gaming room that piped in music, even late at night.

Near the Northern Italian town of Trento, with the dramatic Dolomite Mountains as a backdrop, you find a place making sparkling wine where the distinction of Champagne meets the uniqueness of Italy: Cantine Ferrari. Jamie Stewart, US Brand Ambassador for Cantine Ferrari, joins me to help explain what makes this (relatively undiscovered) place and its wines so special. … Read more about this episode...

Passport To Adventure D05a Cortina Courmayer And The Dolomite Mountains Italy

Passport To Adventure D05a Cortina Courmayer And The Dolomite Mountains Italy