The Dolomites // Alta Via 2

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9 ай бұрын

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.

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@trustGod133 9 ай бұрын

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

@danielmanning7689 9 ай бұрын

We all know that's really why he went

@paulmelde919 9 ай бұрын

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

@mountainssea9642 8 ай бұрын

He just needs more hot dogs.

@species5022 7 ай бұрын

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

@BearPlane747 2 ай бұрын

Danny eating French fries with a fork is offensive af

@d33f15h 9 ай бұрын

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

@saltydog6241 8 ай бұрын

Agreed. They deserve millions of subscribers.

@ilikehiking 9 ай бұрын

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

@giorgiobarchiesi5003 9 ай бұрын

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!

@elpukito 9 ай бұрын

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 ;-)

@traviss8354 9 ай бұрын

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.

@alaskan_bergwanderer 9 ай бұрын

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.

@bev9708 8 ай бұрын

"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!!!

@jodymckenzie3828 9 ай бұрын

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

@Ryanhelpmeunderstand 9 ай бұрын

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

@gygantor360 9 ай бұрын

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!

@anaerobicalien 9 ай бұрын

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!

@BackyardHiker 9 ай бұрын

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

@dippondots3108 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

Looks amazing!

@tahirrazzaq9494 7 ай бұрын

@@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

@eyeswideopen2046 9 ай бұрын

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.

@giorgiobarchiesi5003 9 ай бұрын

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.

@ChewieTomatoes1 9 ай бұрын

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 9 ай бұрын

Yes! I’d love to see that too.

@johnfullwood2642 9 ай бұрын

Think he fuels up on coke and Twinkie’s 😂

@niklasstahl98 9 ай бұрын

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

@yuliyanikiforets 9 ай бұрын

@@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.

@Matt-vb7no 9 ай бұрын

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

@harrisonaero 9 ай бұрын

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

@ronandervin9803 9 ай бұрын

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

@poet5798 9 ай бұрын

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..

@pagewhite8177 9 ай бұрын

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

@ZonDog 9 ай бұрын

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

@filthy4422 9 ай бұрын

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

@hainesftw90 9 ай бұрын

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

@railz87 9 ай бұрын

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

@nothankyou90 8 ай бұрын

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

@TheSun1901 9 ай бұрын

Just incredible! Thank you!

@themeatpopsicle 9 ай бұрын

This looks like the trip of a lifetime. Wow.

@connor9209 9 ай бұрын

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

@jimc3891 9 ай бұрын

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.

@ItaiGanor 9 ай бұрын

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!

@jjames05 9 ай бұрын

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

@johnfullwood2642 9 ай бұрын

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

@reefer-joe 9 ай бұрын

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!

@austinado16 9 ай бұрын

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

@davidwilliams3285 9 ай бұрын

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

@runningforviews 9 ай бұрын

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

@marcospedroso3690 9 ай бұрын

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

@mattforsythe9389 9 ай бұрын

Everything about that trek looks awesome!

@gregjekk7994 9 ай бұрын

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.

@jayking8051 8 ай бұрын

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

@yuliyanikiforets 9 ай бұрын

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.

@jimmyt159 9 ай бұрын

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.

@JasonRamasami 8 ай бұрын

I loved watching this.

@markwerner7840 9 ай бұрын

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

@deivclayton 9 ай бұрын

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

@brettandrewclarke 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful outing guys. Views just unreal.

@MichalOlender 9 ай бұрын

Absolutely stunning!

@AleksandarGospic 9 ай бұрын

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 😍

@ChrisMcQueen 9 ай бұрын

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

@IdRatherBeHiking 9 ай бұрын

Another winning episode as usual.

@seanmcguire61 9 ай бұрын

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

@markhuebbe 9 ай бұрын

as always, I love everything about this

@teleroel 9 ай бұрын

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.

@moosepeak 9 ай бұрын

Just amazing! Wow.

@robinsmith9734 29 күн бұрын

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

@DavideBarbieri1 9 ай бұрын

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

@whenopportunitycomes8718 9 ай бұрын

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

@sgeorge3167 9 ай бұрын

What an awesome journey!

@kenwbrenner 8 ай бұрын

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

@marki7275 9 ай бұрын

That was cool. Love it.

@shelleydiamond6468 9 ай бұрын

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

@mikemcintosh9933 9 ай бұрын

Great athletes. Great photography! Thank you.

@MasterAssassin123 9 ай бұрын

My favourite YT folks in my favourite region! This video is going to be fire! I live a few hours drive away so I go to the Dolomites multiple times a year (winter and summer) to explore - cycling, skiing, mountaineering. It's great for evertything!

@MasterAssassin123 9 ай бұрын

also - that via ferrata is now almost the only way to the top of Marmolada, after a big serac broke off on the Marmolada glacier last year, creating a massive avalanche of ice and stone, killing 11people and injuring other 8.

@bensutton522 9 ай бұрын

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

@10pound 8 ай бұрын

An amazing video!

@RogerWilliamsFTW 9 ай бұрын

Glad to see the band is back together!

@brandonb.5304 9 ай бұрын

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

@djd1269 9 ай бұрын

Thanks for a new video!

@andygolborne5747 9 ай бұрын

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

@nickmartin7245 7 ай бұрын

those mountains look like thunder clouds in the distance so beautiful

@andreyv1 9 ай бұрын

Your most cinematic and 'professional' video yet! Looking forward to the next ones

@marcms25 9 ай бұрын

wow what a view! hope I go there some day

@shermanmccoy81 9 ай бұрын

So so good. Keep it up Danny and gang!

@nealjoyce8696 9 ай бұрын

Epic in every way 🔥🔥

@architennis 8 ай бұрын

Gorgeous mountains, great photography, incredible feats of strength and endurance. Bravo! (I'm just amazed the Cokes help more than hurt the effort.)

@SeeChadRun 9 ай бұрын

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

@MakoBlitz 9 ай бұрын

wow! stunning terrain

@saltairswings 9 ай бұрын

mind blowing

@SwiftAnthony 9 ай бұрын

Beautiful adventure

@BeLikeNeel 9 ай бұрын

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

@bbking0064 9 ай бұрын

Superb!

@alexfriedman2175 9 ай бұрын

AWESOME VIDEO!!!! Thanks for producing these. Was just in Wengen and did the Rotstock via ferrata + Guggihutte, inspired by you guys.

@sunyoked 9 ай бұрын

this is such an amazing trail...that climb with the ladder built into the rocks though looked pretty steep!

@ema_runs 8 ай бұрын

Wow, love that! 😁💪🙌

@KrisKanyon 9 ай бұрын

Wow! You've been to a lot of scenic places, but this has to be top 10.

@lucanucera9572 9 ай бұрын

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

@holymackenaw 9 ай бұрын

Great to see you guys closer to me. I live on the other side of the border in Austria (Osttirol). great episode as usual.

@BobBroeking 9 ай бұрын

great as always!

@michaelb1761 9 ай бұрын

This would be a 7 or 8 day trip for me in my aged decrepitude. Beautiful views.

@tallguygreg 9 ай бұрын

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

@NameNaameNameeNaamee 9 ай бұрын

Good to have you back! And Chase is there, yay! Great video - there is nothing quite like the Alps, and the Dolomites in particular! Most locals will not say "Alta Via" by the way, since people in this region historically speak german. This is "Höhenweg 2" for them :)