Walking safely on hot August days
Hiking, Nordic Walking or birdwatching: in August the underlying rule is the same. Here is how to choose the right times, what to pack, and how to recognise the signs of too much heat before they become a problem.
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Notes from the field: how to pick a trail, what you see and when, what technique it takes. The things I usually tell people while walking, written down so they stick.
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The Po Delta in August: what to look for between heat and mosquitoes
August in the Po Delta marks the start of the autumn passage of waders, but also the peak of heat and mosquitoes for the year. Here are the right times to go out and what to expect during this transitional period.
Hiking in South Tyrol in August: how to avoid crowds and heat
August brings a full house to South Tyrol's best-known trails. Here is how to pick the right time of day, read the afternoon storms, and find some peace and quiet even in the busiest weeks of the year.
Nordic Walking in August: the right times and how to handle the heat
August heat is no reason to stop. What changes is the timing, how much you drink and the pace. Here is how to keep Nordic Walking going through the hottest weeks without suffering for it.
Birdwatching in the Po Delta: where, when and how
Five places to start from, the calendar of species season by season and the kit you actually need to watch birds in the Po Delta.
Nordic Walking: the correct technique in 5 points
Posture, stride, pole angle, push and rhythm: Nordic Walking technique explained the way I explain it at a course, with the pole-length table and the commonest mistakes.
Hiking in Val di Funes: which trail to choose
Four routes in Val di Funes with real distances, height gains and timings, and the criteria I use to decide which to suggest: from the Sentiero delle Odle to the low loop at Santa Maddalena.
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Guided hikes in South Tyrol and the Po Delta, Nordic Walking courses. Small groups, a pace that suits you.