TR: Family Vacation in the Dolomites

Went to visit family in Val Gardena last week. A few highlights:

Went skinning with mom-

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Skied Pow with step dad-

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Why has he decided to dress like a combination of Tom Wallisch
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And Porkins (thanks for that one BD)?
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I just don't know.

Continued...

Dropping into Canale Joel
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Above the choke
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Top of Canale Holzer
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Out of the Clouds
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Why are my skis so heavy?
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Above the rappel
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all time

Took another traditional mode of transportation
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To this bustling metropolis
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Couldn't touch this
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Or any of this (because of high avy danger)
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So I finished with some ridge skipping
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FACK!! ... that's good.

wowzers!

Cool that your parents still ski and even tour. I like this shot:

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Dolomites...So good. Thanks for sharing.

This is awesome!! Way to bring the stoke and really nice scenery shots!

Really cool that your parents still get out there. Mine have reached the age where that really isn't doable. Or at least I couldn't really stand to wait the time it would take.

A few more pics of mom wouldn't hurt:fmicon:

pretty cool to see that in winter having only seen it in summer

Damn, that looks so good... Yurp is in it's own league.

So jealous, but how cool is that... skiing with your mother and step-dad?! Need to get back there soon.

Great TR (but you're in Italy.... where are the food pics?! ;))

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And Porkins (thanks for that one BD)?

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Yes, you can blame me... glad you got a laugh out of it.

Awesome! This popped up in my FB feed yesterday, same cooler? http://www.powdermag.com/places/all-...lian-couloirs/ Is ISBD Dav?

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Is ISBD Dav?

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Ha! In a former career I had a client with severe schizoaffective disorder who said to me, "Did anyone ever tell you... that.... you... look like Brad Pitt?" I don't. Not even a little. Nor do I ski like Dav. Not even a little.

Canale Joel
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Canale Holzer
http://www.freeridedolomiti.com/last...ges/holzer.jpg

There are a dozen or so more 40˚+ couloirs (some requiring a small hike or skin) off the Pordoi Tram.

Goal for next trip near by:
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Edit: some pics and description of Sass Pordoi/ Sella Group lines here:

saw this video today, this thread seems like a good place to post it
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vYzoh...ature=youtu.be

Hell ya!

I've only flown over those mtns...wishing I had a parachute.

ISBD, your folks can adopt me no charge. I am even potty trained...well, for the most part. :fmicon:
Sick family vacation! Awesome.

Awesome TR.

Il Dolomiti! Que Bella! ...and some of the best food in the world.

Sadly I've only one day of hard pack resort skiing in Italy, so thanks for the stoke.

Fabulous.

Cool 'stache.

Great vid too. That lady rips.

FTW!

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Hey brother, don't forget to take me next year.

Always here you talking about bagging these lines, super aesthetic stuff dude! Now you have a train of friends looking for an invite next year, you fucked up ;) :yourock:

Too late TC, VT-F, and all... I speak Italian and have the best Ullrfest blackmail pics.

What flick was the canale hoser in? Mind the Addiction? Such a rad line