Drive to St Ulrich (1238m). Stormy, blustery weather.
- Cable car to Rif. Resciesa Hutte (2093m). Bundled up in rain gear.
- Hike across plateau to Rif Brogles Hutte (2119m); rain stopped.
- hot chocolate. Fresh, unpasteurized milk from the morning.
- Jct. through down through valley up to Gschmagenhart Hutte (1996m).
- Home made dumpling soup to warm the soul. Owner playing accordian and accompanied by son who played guitar. Special experience.
- Owners son, whom we talked with, has hiked world wide since he was a boy. Hiked with brother of Reinhold Messner (one of the world's finest mountaineers). His hutte was just down the road.
- Took trail 6a from valley floor up to Panascnarte Forc Pana (2500m).
- Very steep slot between the peaks. Rail system in place (cables).
- See pics for Region 4- Dolomites (Ulrich)
- Descend to Curona (2150) and Val d'Anna and cafe. Great dinner and desert.
- Dinner: Salsiccia ai ferri-con patatina fritte. Desert: Torta di Lamponi
- Descend to St Ulrich.
over 9000' elev +/-; 14+ miles today. We're all feeling great.