Among the Dolomites, the land tells stories of passion, respect, and dedication. Hubert has found the perfect place to age cheese in an old bunker, turning time and humidity into precious allies to create products with a unique flavor. In Val di Fassa, Sara and Fabio have rediscovered ancient agricultural practices, bringing forgotten varieties back to life and promoting a sustainable and authentic way of farming. Different stories, but united by the same goal: preserving the past to give new strength to the future.

Among the Dolomite peaks, cuisine and wine become an expression of the land, thanks to those who have turned passion and tradition into art. Paolo Donei, a Michelin-starred chef in Val di Fassa, follows a culinary philosophy that enhances local ingredients, creating dishes that tell the story of the mountains through authentic and refined flavors. At 1,400 meters above sea level, Urban Piccolruaz pushes the limits of alpine viticulture, cultivating vines in extreme conditions to produce wines with a truly unique character. Two different paths, one common goal: to celebrate the Dolomites through taste and the perfect harmony between cuisine and nature.

Nestled in the heart of the beautiful Ampezzo valley, you'll find the inspiring story of Riccardo Gaspari and Ludovica Rubbini. It's a journey that begins with Riccardo's upbringing, deeply rooted in the land, growing up around woodworking and the high pastures. Then there's Ludovica, originally from Bologna, who brought her entrepreneurial spirit to the mountains. Together, they've created a special place where warm hospitality meets exciting food exploration. From humble beginnings to earning a Michelin star, their story is a wonderful example of hard work, passion, and a deep love for their home.

Denis Karbon was one of Italy's greatest performers in giant slalom. Winner of the Alpine Ski World Cup in 2008 and with several medals on her palmares from the World Championships, she was one of the undisputed stars of the sport. Although her career was characterised from the start by a series of serious injuries that prevented her from expressing herself at her best, she always managed to turn an apparent obstacle into an opportunity to improve, becoming an example to imitate in her discipline.

There are sports events that forever mark our collective memory. From Maradona's 'Hand of God' in the 1986 World Cup, to the cycling rivalries between Coppi and Bartali at the 1949 Tour de France, and up to the most recent Olympic feats, every generation has a memorable episode in their hearts. In skiing, without a doubt, one of these legendary events is the 1975 World Cup final, a race decided at the last gate between Gustav Thöni, the spearhead of the so-called "blue avalanche" and Ingemar Stenmark, the rising star of Swedish skiing.

Before what is now defined as freeriding, there was extreme skiing, and its main interpreter was Tone Valeruz. No wall was too steep to stop him. In his long career, he tackled descents on the steepest faces around the world with skis on his feet. From the Gran Vernel in Marmolada to the Lyskamm on Monte Rosa and even to the Himalayas, Valeruz never backed down. Despite the obvious risk, in reality, all his endeavors were always approached through a meticulous study of the route thanks to his dual experience as an alpine skier and a climber.

The First World War left indelible and clearly still visible traces on the territory of the Dolomite area, such as the remains of trenches, military emplacements, some of which are now restored for tourism purposes, together with kilometres of tunnels that cross the mountains. A historical heritage of enormous importance, as witnessed by Franco Gaspari, mountain guide and history enthusiast, and Curti Covi, young historian and curator of the Bunker Museum in Dobbiaco.

The farmstead is a typical form of settlement in the Tyrol. A landed estate designed to keep the transmission of land intact between the different generations. In the Ethnographic Museum of Teodone in Brunico, it is possible to visit the different types of farmsteads complete with their furnishings and fittings, moved from their original locations and faithfully reconstructed. Our guide on this journey through time is Evi Weissteiner, museum researcher.

Another form of local self-government typical of these areas are the so-called Regole. Explaining what these are is Mauro Gilmozzi, president of the Magnifica Comunità di Fiemme, an authority that manages a significant collective forestry heritage.

Mountain areas have always been one of the most sensitive indicators of climate change and the health of the planet. Rising temperatures and the exploitation of natural resources are much more evident and tangible. There are also many factors that impact the landscape and the economy of mountain communities and that will mark the destiny of the next generations. 

Riccardo Insam, environmental consultant and hiking guide, and Cesare Lasen, botanist and naturalist, explain how to listen to the signals that nature sends us and find practicable solutions in different mountain contexts.

Nature observation and nature photography have recently become popular as valid alternatives to the 'classic' tourist enjoyment of the mountains. Moreover, these are activities that, if carried out with the right attitude and due preparation, are in no way 'impacting on the territory'. However, the advent of social networks and the consequent spread of images online is creating quite a few problems for the environmental protection of many mountain tourist sites. Photographers Alessandro Gruzza and Harald Wisthaler ask what is the most 'sustainable' way to practice mountain photography.