The Dolomites // Alta Via 2

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  • čas přidán 16. 09. 2023
  • This is part one of our Dolomite Adventure. The Dolomites are a collection of craggy limestone mountains in Northern Italy. Within its boundaries there are 10 Alta Via’s or high ways. While the Alta Via 1 is the most popular we’ve chosen to do the more rugged and demanding Alta Via 2. The Alta Via 2 is around 100 miles in length and contrary to what I read online it is closer to 40,000ft of elevation gain rather than 33,000ft. The path begins above the town of Brixen/Bressanone on the slopes of Mount Plose and ends 100 miles later in the town of Feltre, Italy. Between those two towns are steep climbs up loose rocks, perilous stone walkways along cliff edges, scrambles on stone faces with the help of cables and rebar and lots and lots of Coke and French fries eaten in Rifugio’s along the way. It’s all so continental. The Alta Via 2 provides a unique and challenging mountain adventure in a place of unparalleled beauty.

Komentáře • 232

  • @trustGod133
    @trustGod133 Před 9 měsíci +138

    Only Danny would travel to Italy in order a hot dog and french fries

    • @deadtothewxrld
      @deadtothewxrld Před 9 měsíci +2

      We all know that's really why he went

    • @paulmelde919
      @paulmelde919 Před 9 měsíci +8

      And throw it all up…. fortunately that did not happen this time!

    • @mountainssea9642
      @mountainssea9642 Před 8 měsíci +1

      He just needs more hot dogs.

    • @species5022
      @species5022 Před 7 měsíci

      And that at a stop point where I ate the best pizza in my life!!

    • @BearPlane747
      @BearPlane747 Před 3 měsíci

      Danny eating French fries with a fork is offensive af

  • @d33f15h
    @d33f15h Před 9 měsíci +47

    This channel is probably the best on all of CZcams. Endlessly inspired

    • @saltydog6241
      @saltydog6241 Před 8 měsíci

      Agreed. They deserve millions of subscribers.

  • @ilikehiking
    @ilikehiking Před 9 měsíci +14

    Every time I watch your videos I'm in disbelief at how incredibly fit you guys are.

  • @giorgiobarchiesi5003
    @giorgiobarchiesi5003 Před 9 měsíci +22

    I can name almost every mountain you see in the video, and I have walked almost every path you have gone through, but oh guys you really gave me goosebumps! Thank you so much for appreciating the place, and for showing all this beauty to everyone! I can’t wait for the next part!

  • @bev9708
    @bev9708 Před 9 měsíci +7

    "The hardest part so far has been containing my fits of excitement, I just wanna scream and giggle!!" YES!!!!! That was exactly my own reaction in the Dolomites!!! Every day just OMG, WOOWWWW!!!! You guys are soooo inspirational, I can't wait to get back there for some serious running!!!

  • @traviss8354
    @traviss8354 Před 9 měsíci +31

    What a wonderful way to spend a Sunday morning, watching a new MA video. Absolutely stunning scenery in this one. Also Chase in a tank top looking lean and mean, giving Danny's quads a run for their money! Great run guys.

  • @Ryanhelpmeunderstand
    @Ryanhelpmeunderstand Před 9 měsíci +6

    The mountains are like, “not this guy again, I heard what he did to the others.”

  • @elpukito
    @elpukito Před 9 měsíci +41

    Mad respect, you guys are just incredibly strong. We were just in the general area two weeks ago, and the Dolomites are one of Europes absolute treasures. Can't believe how you run a marathon, climb some fairly intimidating ascents and still manage to capture the beauty of the scenery as well as you do. Looking forward to seeing the rest of your trip, and you've inspired us to take a closer look at the Alta Vias someday soon - but at a more leisurely pace ;-)

  • @jodymckenzie3828
    @jodymckenzie3828 Před 9 měsíci +20

    More, more, more! Love your adventures, your filming, narration and friends! Amazing! 😊

  • @alaskan_bergwanderer
    @alaskan_bergwanderer Před 9 měsíci +6

    You dudes on just on a whole other tier. I'm surprised the likes of Red Bull, Salomon, etc haven't come knocking on your collective doors for athlete sponsorship. BEASTS.
    And holy crap is this stunning terrain.

  • @gygantor360
    @gygantor360 Před 9 měsíci +9

    Such mixed emotions on this one! I love experiencing their sheer joy on this one, yet am green with envy.
    The jaw dropping scenery mixed with the European cuisine. I can see why this was a favorite.
    I loved the scree slaloming!
    Danny thank you again for taking us with you!

  • @BackyardHiker
    @BackyardHiker Před 9 měsíci +6

    If I lived in that area of the world, I'd hike everyday up there...AMAZING!

  • @ChrisMcQueen
    @ChrisMcQueen Před 9 měsíci +3

    I don't usually force CZcams to show me a video in 4K, but for this I made an exception. This was stunning.

  • @anaerobicalien
    @anaerobicalien Před 9 měsíci +8

    Hey Danny I'm sorry to hear about the headache and nausea issues in the last two videos, I know that headaches can be commonly triggered by overheating but I think that with it being combined with nausea this could definitely warrant some further investigation just to rule anything more serious out.
    Also just want to say how much appreciation I have for this channel, you manage to capture the essence of these adventures so well and you're providing such a massive inspiration for us all to get out there into the wilderness and to be constantly expanding our comfort zones. Take care and here's to many more MA adventures!

  • @filthy4422
    @filthy4422 Před 9 měsíci +3

    I get equally stoked whenever I get a notification for one of your videos, keep up the good work!

  • @giorgiobarchiesi5003
    @giorgiobarchiesi5003 Před 9 měsíci +3

    The name “Marmolada” derives from “marmo”, that is “marble” in English. So the Marmolada is a “marble-like mountain”, and I think anyone can agree on this.
    The name of the summit, “Punta Penia”, comes from the Italian word “punta” (i.e. summit), and the local dialect words “pi nia”, that in regular Italian would be “più niente”, meaning “nothing further”.
    Another fun fact: the cross on the summit is 3343 mm (millimeters) tall, to represent the 3343 m altitude of the summit.

  • @harrisonaero
    @harrisonaero Před 9 měsíci +5

    Living my bucket list vicariously through you guys. Great edit.

  • @ItaiGanor
    @ItaiGanor Před 9 měsíci +3

    omg guys, my knees are hurt!
    I can't believe you run the Alta via 2! Your guys are awesome!!!!
    amazing footage as always
    can't wait for the next part!

  • @eyeswideopen2046
    @eyeswideopen2046 Před 9 měsíci +15

    Inspiring! Amazing what you guys can do. I just went 18miles with 5000 elevation. (45lb pack) and felt accomplished, seeing this makes me want to do so much more.

  • @Matt-vb7no
    @Matt-vb7no Před 9 měsíci +3

    This is my favorite hiking route in the world. Thoroughly enjoyed my time…not having to worry about camping each night helps too lol

  • @dippondots3108
    @dippondots3108 Před 9 měsíci +18

    As someone who lives within a few hours drive of the Alps this video is really interesting to see. Here I am watching your videos and dreaming of the wild and much less developed american mountains, often wishing to escape the masses in the alps, while for you the comforts of that developement make for a welcomed change. Awesome to see it from a totally new perspective.

    • @grahamhallman243
      @grahamhallman243 Před 9 měsíci

      I like the undeveloped mess of many American mountain ranges. Exploring in the American Rockies is a damn jig saw puzzle and mess, so sprawled in many places. But the Wilderness Areas are sublime once you put the work in and the other major mountain ranges also have plenty of difficult access: don’t get me started on Alaska and my, my, Western Canada as well.

    • @giuliostrocchi6188
      @giuliostrocchi6188 Před 9 měsíci +3

      I thought just the same thing watching this video. These days I was wondering how wonderful would that be, to be in the "true" wilderness of the United States, without so many people around. And seeing this video, them being so appreciative of the rifugi and to have a cold coke or coffe, made me smile.

    • @markh6384
      @markh6384 Před 9 měsíci

      Looks amazing!

    • @tahirrazzaq9494
      @tahirrazzaq9494 Před 7 měsíci

      @@giuliostrocchi6188 Both are amazing in their own way! I love how wild and untouched the U.S mountain ranges are and I hope they stay that way

  • @jjames05
    @jjames05 Před 9 měsíci +5

    of all the places you've been, this spot is the most beautiful. thanks for sharing your journeys.

  • @IdRatherBeHiking
    @IdRatherBeHiking Před 9 měsíci +1

    Another winning episode as usual.

  • @ZonDog
    @ZonDog Před 9 měsíci +4

    Thanks guys for great views of the awsome Dolomites. Your stamina is world class!😊🇺🇸

  • @gregjekk7994
    @gregjekk7994 Před 9 měsíci +6

    I discovered MA 3 weeks ago after coming back from two weeks in the Mont Blanc region. MA's achievements in Chamonix were so much more spectacular than mine. But in this video I recognised some path I walked a few years ago. You are doing great job guys! Great locations and great footage!.Great channel.

  • @ChewieTomatoes1
    @ChewieTomatoes1 Před 9 měsíci +5

    Would love to see Danny do a Vlog on the prep work and post recovery before and after big runs like this. Love to see some content on nutrition, physical maintenance, and planning.

    • @yuliyanikiforets
      @yuliyanikiforets Před 9 měsíci

      Yes! I’d love to see that too.

    • @johnfullwood2642
      @johnfullwood2642 Před 9 měsíci +3

      Think he fuels up on coke and Twinkie’s 😂

    • @niklasstahl98
      @niklasstahl98 Před 9 měsíci +4

      I don't think you wanna see Danny nutrition content lol

    • @yuliyanikiforets
      @yuliyanikiforets Před 9 měsíci +2

      @@niklasstahl98 hahaha fair point. I am curious on recovery though, physical maintenance. It’ll either be extremely helpful or an example of what not to do 😅😂 these guys are crazy.

  • @davidwilliams3285
    @davidwilliams3285 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Beautiful cinematography as usual guys. Keep up the good work, views and witty dialog, can't wait for part 2!

  • @poet5798
    @poet5798 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Just incredible, it's always a good week when you upload, I just watch your stuff over and over again, waiting for the weekend to do this aswell..

  • @johnfullwood2642
    @johnfullwood2642 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Booking my holiday to Dolomites ASAP! What stunning scenery and always epic adventures. Best thing I’ve seen on you tube in ages. 👌👏

  • @jimmyt159
    @jimmyt159 Před 9 měsíci +3

    Loving the enthusiasm in this one. That gully you kicked off with on day two changed a lot this summer, a huge rock slide came down it, burying the car park at the bottom.

  • @seanmcguire61
    @seanmcguire61 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Epic journey and killer footage! "Cliffhanger" mountains, Stallone would be proud.

  • @robinsmith9734
    @robinsmith9734 Před měsícem

    Bloody incredible you guys. Great filming, exquisite pace, down with the food, and gone! Next! Love it, recomending it to some other guys.................

  • @connor9209
    @connor9209 Před 9 měsíci +3

    You guys are nuts! That’s some ground cover in that time and especially around that terrain! Awesome!

  • @jayking8051
    @jayking8051 Před 9 měsíci

    Flying over the glaciers while you watch them melt. You’re so amazing!

  • @deannilvalli6579
    @deannilvalli6579 Před 9 měsíci

    For most people, running a marathon on the flat street is a huge challenge. These so-called mediocres do it over very strenuous mountain trails and make it look like a breeze. They are shaming us....
    I do love the light-hearted, self-depricating humor though. Ordering a Torte and thinking it was a sandwich?? And then saying "I'm not sad, though." I like their take it as it comes attitude. That really is the way to happiness.

  • @MichalOlender
    @MichalOlender Před 9 měsíci

    Absolutely stunning!

  • @TheSun1901
    @TheSun1901 Před 9 měsíci

    Just incredible! Thank you!

  • @BeLikeNeel
    @BeLikeNeel Před 9 měsíci +1

    Absolutely beautiful terrain! Just admiring the moment when you said that people do this route in 10-14 days and you're going to do it in 4 ! True Mediocre Amateur fashion

  • @moosepeak
    @moosepeak Před 9 měsíci

    Just amazing! Wow.

  • @sgeorge3167
    @sgeorge3167 Před 9 měsíci

    What an awesome journey!

  • @lucanucera9572
    @lucanucera9572 Před 9 měsíci +2

    Thank you for putting the distance in kilometres and the elevation in meters for us non-americans. I've probably learnt how to use miles and feet with all of your other videos ahah

  • @runningforviews
    @runningforviews Před 9 měsíci +4

    I’ve always wanted to do this hike! Looks amazing 🤩

  • @themeatpopsicle
    @themeatpopsicle Před 9 měsíci

    This looks like the trip of a lifetime. Wow.

  • @ronandervin9803
    @ronandervin9803 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Been following you guys for a few years and this might be my favorite video so far . Respect.

  • @marki7275
    @marki7275 Před 9 měsíci +1

    That was cool. Love it.

  • @hainesftw90
    @hainesftw90 Před 9 měsíci

    What a beautiful place. Thanks for sharing this with us, looking forward to more.

  • @austinado16
    @austinado16 Před 9 měsíci

    Just amazing!!! I'm looking forward to part 2.

  • @pagewhite8177
    @pagewhite8177 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Spectacular! I can’t believe how beautiful it is. Thank you so much for the video.

  • @railz87
    @railz87 Před 9 měsíci +1

    Awesome to relive the Dolomites. Incredible effort and way to capture a magical part of the world.

  • @brettandrewclarke
    @brettandrewclarke Před 9 měsíci +1

    Beautiful outing guys. Views just unreal.

  • @reefer-joe
    @reefer-joe Před 9 měsíci

    This is the most amazing sceanery I’ve seen you hike through. Hope you had a chance to soak it all in in spite of your blistering pace. Just wonderful!

  • @jimc3891
    @jimc3891 Před 9 měsíci

    Sounds like fun. Four days, no problem as long as weather cooperates. What an adventure. Something to put on the list for sure. Absolutely stunningly beautiful. Thanks for posting.

  • @mattforsythe9389
    @mattforsythe9389 Před 9 měsíci

    Everything about that trek looks awesome!

  • @markwerner7840
    @markwerner7840 Před 9 měsíci

    Such a great adventure. Thanks for all the work on this Danny!

  • @markhuebbe
    @markhuebbe Před 9 měsíci

    as always, I love everything about this

  • @JasonRamasami
    @JasonRamasami Před 9 měsíci

    I loved watching this.

  • @nothankyou90
    @nothankyou90 Před 9 měsíci

    Such an amazing video as always! You guys continue to impress all of us with each new adventure. Thank you for all the inspiration!

  • @deivclayton
    @deivclayton Před 9 měsíci +1

    Beautiful journey! And some of the drone work was very well done.

  • @yuliyanikiforets
    @yuliyanikiforets Před 9 měsíci

    Y’all are killing it. I get stoked every time I see a new video. Thank you for sharing your adventures with us.
    I nearly pumped my fists in the air when you said “there’s still a lot of uphill, and even worse, downhill” yes yes that felt validating. The downhill always kills my knees much more than uphill kills my quads/calves.

  • @whenopportunitycomes8718
    @whenopportunitycomes8718 Před 9 měsíci

    Awesome awesome.
    Thanks for the motivation for the week ahead. Great views as usual

  • @michaelfoley6670
    @michaelfoley6670 Před 9 měsíci

    Chase put it perfectly, “Dumpling soup, nice macchiato, and good coke…” that would keep me going!

  • @mikemcintosh9933
    @mikemcintosh9933 Před 9 měsíci

    Great athletes. Great photography! Thank you.

  • @saltairswings
    @saltairswings Před 9 měsíci

    mind blowing

  • @teleroel
    @teleroel Před 9 měsíci +1

    It's over 40 years ago that I started walking and climbing in the Dolomites. Since then I've done Via Ferrata's, some more rock climing, lot's of walking and now I know this area in winter, skiing around the Sella and also skiiing the Marmolada. So good to see you guys enjoying it all so much! Italian (mountain) food is excellent! I've skied down the slope shown around 13:55. It's totally off-piste and you need good snow conditions.

  • @shelleydiamond6468
    @shelleydiamond6468 Před 9 měsíci

    Wow!! Beginning of the video the mountain spine reminded me of the Minarets of the Eastern Sierra. Just astonishing terrain & coke stops ….

  • @johnbarlow1428
    @johnbarlow1428 Před 8 měsíci

    I think it’s fair to say that these gents may be amateurs (in a true sense), but they definitely are not mediocre. They crushed the Matterhorn and the Eiger and now….. Glad to see they are equally “concerned” about the cows!

  • @djd1269
    @djd1269 Před 9 měsíci

    Thanks for a new video!

  • @kenwbrenner
    @kenwbrenner Před 8 měsíci

    Thanks for the great two videos showing this trail.
    Good job of filming and narration.

  • @10pound
    @10pound Před 8 měsíci

    An amazing video!

  • @marcospedroso3690
    @marcospedroso3690 Před 9 měsíci

    Wow, freaking awesome! I know the Dolomites well, you guys rock. Bravissimo 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

  • @nickmartin7245
    @nickmartin7245 Před 8 měsíci

    those mountains look like thunder clouds in the distance so beautiful

  • @ema_runs
    @ema_runs Před 9 měsíci

    Wow, love that! 😁💪🙌

  • @MakoBlitz
    @MakoBlitz Před 9 měsíci

    wow! stunning terrain

  • @jackhazeVEVO
    @jackhazeVEVO Před 9 měsíci

    Italy really has one of the most beautiful mountains in the entire world. The Dolomites are just breathtaking,

  • @christianhinkel9251
    @christianhinkel9251 Před 9 měsíci +1

    My favorite treks always include a cake break!

  • @DavideBarbieri1
    @DavideBarbieri1 Před 9 měsíci

    Superb. Can't wait to have you back in Italy for new adventures :)

  • @SwiftAnthony
    @SwiftAnthony Před 9 měsíci

    Beautiful adventure

  • @RogerWilliamsFTW
    @RogerWilliamsFTW Před 9 měsíci

    Glad to see the band is back together!

  • @bbking0064
    @bbking0064 Před 9 měsíci

    Superb!

  • @bensutton522
    @bensutton522 Před 9 měsíci

    Loved that you 2. Looking forward to part 2. Some great skiing too if you can come back in feb

  • @AleksandarGospic
    @AleksandarGospic Před 9 měsíci +1

    You guys are crazy, can't believe the distance and elevation gain you are able to pull off in a day! 🤯👋👋 It's always great to see you on familiar Alps terrain! It's totally different to watch a video when you know vistas and trails, compared to your videos in the unfamiliar American mountains. It gives a totally different perspective, cause I can appreciate even more what you are able to pull off. That second day is just totally insane 😲😱 Can't wait for the second part, I hope weather was merciful 🤞 I want to enjoy those views 😍

  • @BobBroeking
    @BobBroeking Před 9 měsíci

    great as always!

  • @maidhci
    @maidhci Před 9 měsíci

    Bellissimo!

  • @nealjoyce8696
    @nealjoyce8696 Před 9 měsíci

    Epic in every way 🔥🔥

  • @marcms25
    @marcms25 Před 9 měsíci

    wow what a view! hope I go there some day

  • @andygolborne5747
    @andygolborne5747 Před 9 měsíci

    Was in the Dolomites a couple of weeks ago doing VF, hiking and some cycling. It really is a fantastic place.

  • @shermanmccoy81
    @shermanmccoy81 Před 9 měsíci

    So so good. Keep it up Danny and gang!

  • @Joe-nb3fs
    @Joe-nb3fs Před 9 měsíci

    Dam! You two are awesome!

  • @tallguygreg
    @tallguygreg Před 9 měsíci

    "We've chosen to do the big number 2." Haha! I see what you did there! Well done!

  • @oldcrust4741
    @oldcrust4741 Před 9 měsíci

    Amazing...

  • @WasatchWendigo
    @WasatchWendigo Před 9 měsíci +1

    Beautiful scenery, tough hike and great photgraphy. However, I have to say, sheesh, this should be a freaking coke commercial. Every stop, "coke" this, "coke" that, lol. Never had a drop of that stuff my entire life, double lolz.

  • @SeeChadRun
    @SeeChadRun Před 9 měsíci

    How incredible is this! So EPIC! Felt all the FOMO feelings ;-)

  • @davidstepro7486
    @davidstepro7486 Před 9 měsíci

    Awesome!!

  • @Nathan_Rave
    @Nathan_Rave Před 9 měsíci

    You guys rock!

  • @dastolh
    @dastolh Před 9 měsíci

    Was there this summer. Fantastic area!

  • @CorentinHarbelot
    @CorentinHarbelot Před 9 měsíci

    just what I needed.

  • @brandonb.5304
    @brandonb.5304 Před 9 měsíci

    So awesome. Wish I had friends who were into doing this kind of stuff with me. This is definitely on my list.

  • @antoniozucchini8255
    @antoniozucchini8255 Před 8 měsíci

    Fantastico

  • @Rain_power
    @Rain_power Před 9 měsíci

    Always good to go with the big number 2.

  • @JustBrowsing777
    @JustBrowsing777 Před 3 měsíci

    You guys are just built different 🤯🫡