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Sam Cardell and L. Aldo went mountain biking
May 4, 2026
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Sam Cardell and others went for a hike
February 21, 2026
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February 22, 2026
I've always enjoyed walking in woods, preferably large ones; perhaps because, as a young man, I was accustomed to hunting mushrooms in the Squadra forest.
Pine, fir, and beech forests are my favorites: pine and fir forests in summer, beech forests in winter. Although I also enjoy coppices of oak, downy
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Sam Cardell and others went for a hike
February 17, 2026
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February 18, 2026
A friend and acquaintance needs to personally deliver some confidential electronic documents I need to work on; but he also wants to go for a walk. Given the likely beautiful day, after weeks of rain, we agree to meet on the banks of the Arno, with the help of the transponder.
Having reached the Madonna
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Sam Cardell and L. Aldo went mountain biking
October 6, 2025
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October 6, 2025
A medium-level ride on asphalt, dirt, and trails, challenging in the first section, especially from Fanovo to Sovere, where a high level of riding skill and balance are required.
The asphalt climb to Fanovo is short (about 1.3 km), but still a double-digit gradient (12-19%).
Then the route, on a slight
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Sam Cardell and others went mountaineering
September 6, 2025
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September 8, 2025
As a young man, I loved exploring new routes and summits, to the point of climbing all 72 four-thousanders in the Alps. Now, in my senior years, I love returning to the places I visited in my youth, admiring and enjoying them in a different way, also observing the physiological changes of the mountains
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Sam Cardell and others went mountaineering
September 5, 2025
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September 7, 2025
A short walk in Pian della Regina with some free time.
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Sam Cardell and L. Aldo went mountain biking
August 26, 2025
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August 26, 2025
A quick ride, with variable weather and cool temperatures at high altitude.
The route was ascending from Grone on asphalt, albeit with steep gradients in some long sections, ranging from 15% to 24% (Garmin 1040 reading), and with numerous hairpin bends. The climb becomes less steep as you reach the Colli
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Sam Cardell and others went mountaineering
August 22, 2025
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August 23, 2025
A splendid ride, especially at my age; a repeat of the same ride I did in my youth, sixty years ago, in reverse. Variable favorable weather, low temperatures (5-13°C), and windy.
There must be about ten of us, considering that when they learned of my program at the office, several bold young men wanted
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L. Aldo went mountaineering
July 16, 2025
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Sam Cardell and L. Aldo went mountain biking
June 23, 2025
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June 23, 2025
Today we headed to the Val di Scalve Forest, widely known, in its 4/5km route that goes from Colle Vareno to Passo della Presolana, having traveled it several times in hiking.
Going up, after Bratto to Colle Vareno, strong gusts of wind made the climb more challenging, which has an average of 8%.
The Forest
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May 4, 2026
The weather is overcast, but dry, and in the late afternoon I have commitments.
I decide with a friend (who has never been there) to climb to Sparavento (Sparavera), then head for Malga Lunga, descend to Gandino and climb back up to Forcella di Ranzanico. A tough route with always double-digit climbs
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