It has been a long dry spell for DolomiteSport posts. When I looked at the reasons why, I discovered we have been very busy with work and play, both of which have been recently influenced by using Twitter – so I thought to do a write up about how we have brought Twitter into use [...]
Posts under ‘Gear Review’
Trail Running in California’s Sierra Nevada
Sierra Nevada: The Range of Light & Fast FOMO —Fear Of Missing Out—I have it, in the form of an extreme case. Years ago, when we first settled in California’s Eastern Sierra Nevada, the FOMO came on strong. Living in such close proximity to so many mountain sport options, how could it not? Each day [...]
Smartwool Product Review
Wool vs. Synthetics Over the years I have worn a lot of synthetic clothing. For whatever reason I am drawn to sports which synthetics seem well suited, typically in the form of lycra or spandex. Cycling, nordic racing, running, ski rando racing, etc… my games, all wrapped in lycra. But then a few years back [...]
Ski Rando Race Gear
Ski Rando Racing : What gear is needed? While packing for a weekend of Ski Rando Racing (Ski Mountaineering Racing) in the Italian Dolomites, I though to snap a quick photo to present exactly what it is that goes and is typically required. I have two races to choose from tomorrow and am prepared for [...]
Dynafit Eruption and Aurora Down Jacket Review
Isn’t it mandatory these days for Product Reviews to reveal whether or not the reviewer was given products for free? If so, I hereby admit that yes, Dynafit recently sent me a huge box of goods – for a photo shoot. But “free” gear does not always make for “good” gear, so when something is [...]
Ski Randonee and Ski Running Explained
Ski Mountaineering Introduction Let’s just start by saying that I recognize that this is not a post for every kind of skier. For whatever reason, the subject of going backcountry skiing for more than just ripping turns or dropping into steep couloirs is more than some can handle. I know thanks to a few pieces [...]
