I’ve always been fascinated by mountains, but the Dolomites are something else entirely. They feel both fierce and fragile – dramatic peaks rising out of valleys, softened by shifting clouds and morning light.
Earlier this summer, I spent two weeks hiking through this part of northern Italy, camera in hand. I mixed camping with nights sleeping directly on the floor under the stars. Some evenings were mild and magical, while others brought freezing temperatures, thunderstorms, and heavy rain that left me cold and wide awake. It was tough at times, but those raw moments made the calm mornings and golden sunsets even more rewarding.
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