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How to Hike the Valley of the Oxen, Sicily, Italy

This is another day hike with the Catania Alpine Club. This time into the Valley of the Oxen. I provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links to additional details, photos and videos. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper into the…
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How to Hike the Crest of Mount Naturi, Sicily, Italy

This is a post of how to hike the Crest of Mount Naturi (north of Etna Volcano). It is a loop hike that took 8 hours. This was a CAI (Catania Alpine Club) day excursion. I will provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links to additional details, photos…
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How to Hike to Peak Daniele, Bosch di Malabotta Nature Reserve, Sicily Italy

This post will outline my hike to Peak Daniele, in the Bosch di Malabotta Nature Reserve, located north of Etna Volcano. This was a CAI (Catania Alpine Club) excursion. I will provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links to additional details, photos and videos. This is a simple…
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How to Trek Alta Via 2, Dolomite’s, Italy Part 1

This is a how to trek Alta Via 2 (the northern half) post. I will provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links to a full written narrative, photos and videos. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoestring or not (see cost breakdown for options). Follow the links…
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How to Trek Alta Via 2, Dolomite’s, Italy Part 2

This post will outline how to trek Alta Via 2 (the southern half). I will provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links to a full written narrative, photos and videos. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoestring or not (see cost breakdown for options). Follow the links…
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My Tuscan Olive Oil, Italy

This is a quick post about how to make Tuscan olive oil. I provide details of how we do it every November in the included video. This is a self-guided communal labor of love. Every year at approximately November 1 the picking season begins in the Tuscan hills. The start date varies based on the…
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How to Summit Corno Grande, Italy’s Grand Sasso Range

This is a summary post about how to summit Corno Grande in Italy’s Grand Sasso range. I provide details that include maps, costs, logistical requirements and facts as well as links to additional details (a long narrative), photos and videos. This is a self-guided adventure on a shoestring. Follow the links to dig deeper into…
