Ski Mountaineering

Poor snow does not stop the Pitturina Ski Race

A winter atypical, characterized by low rainfall sull''arco Alpine forced the organizing committee of the ski mountaineering dell''Alto Belluno to change his plans. "There were two solutions" says Festini, President dell''A.S.D. Spiquy Team "cancel the event, and would be the first time in seven editions, or to move, with entire organization in a place that would guarantee the smooth running of the event the still, of course we opted for the second"

Sunday 31 January 2016 4 minutes reading time

Thanks so & Igrave; the collaboration with the company & agrave; Sexten Dolomites, the Pitturina & agrave will take place; set within the Ski Area Padola of Comelico that allowed during the 'last season the ascent to skialpers along a path dedicated. Athletes do not make & agrave; missing out on some fresh and some climbing novel all in a surreal atmosphere, illuminated by front positioned on helmets. "These days," says Michael always Festini Purlan, "follow are announcing snow forecast for the end of next week, but even if it were to arrive, we would by now too close to the race and the danger of avalanches following generally plentiful snowfall would require us, however, a careful assessment on safety to ensure maximum tranquility competitors & agrave; in the race. " Then modified the program Pitturina: Friday & Igrave; February 12 at 19:00 is striving & agrave; the VerticalSpina starting to Candide and arrival on Mount Spina (competition open to all in case of lack of snow will & agrave, held in form winter trail); Saturday, February 13 at 17:00 you garegger & agrave; the Vertical Ski Race, new and spectacular race skimo individual open to all categories open starting from Padola and arriving at Rifugio Col dla Tent (730m of elevation gain), while 17.30 scatter & agrave; the Pitturina Ski Race starts and finishes near the ski area. The formula remains in pairs while the difference in level will & agrave; 2200 meters with a triple pass summit. For all fans will & agrave; You can also go up in altitude and follow the spectacular passage of the athletes thanks all''evento "I c''ero KM 0" that will allow & agrave; to travel together, departing at 16.00 and equipped with skis and skins, the climb to the Col dla shelter tent where & egrave; provided music and celebration for the entire duration of the event. After the race, transfer to PalaPitturina in the historic village of Sega Digon for CenaParty, the awards, walks of Pitturina Winter Lottery and more. Open registration for all races on the site www.lapitturina.it

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