It is the people who live there who make it an authentic place, rich in culture and traditions, which are handed down from generation to generation. The project Nos Ladins – We Ladins aims to bring tourists closer to the local traditions and way of life, thanks to appointments with the local people, which take place during the winter months, from December to March.
Alta Badia (South Tyrolean Dolomites/Italy) – Spending a few hours together with an herb expert, a rescuer on the snow with his dog, a young baker, a telemark enthusiast, a local gamekeeper, a young weaver and a cross-country skiing and biathlon teacher is an experience that remains in the hearts of the people who participate in the Nos Ladins-We Ladins activities. The event gives those who frequent Alta Badia, in the heart of the Dolomites, a UNESCO World Heritage site, the opportunity to engage in activities together with the people who live here: the Ladins. The undisputed protagonists of the project are, in fact, united by a profound innate passion for the places where they were born and grew up, and for the thousand-year-old traditions that characterise this culture. Also for this edition, new stories and new experiences are proposed, to be lived together with the Ladin ambassadors.
These are the appointments not to be missed during the winter season 2023/24:
NEW: CROSS-COUNTRY, IT’S ALWAYS SKIING
Cross-country skiing is not only a sporting activity, but also a beneficial discipline for body and mind. Egon, director of the Alta Badia Cross-Country Ski School, which was founded 30 years ago, will give those curious about this discipline the opportunity to spend two exciting hours, with a visit to the new cross-country centre. In addition, together with Egon, they will discover cross-country skiing-related activities, such as biathlon. Appointments are on 11 December, 8 January, 5 February, 11 and 25 March, always at 2 p.m.
NEW: MOUNTAIN RESCUE LESSON WITH DOGS
Tone loves the mountains in all seasons and also loves his dog. As well as being a sociable person, he is also very selfless and dedicates part of his time to local first aid associations. The mountains in winter are beautiful, but also treacherous. Together with Tone you will learn what it means to be a rescuer in the snow, especially when it comes to avalanches. In the company of his dog, he will give a short demonstration to explain how humans and animals manage to work together, saving lives. The appointments take place on 27 December, 24 January, 7 February and 6 March.
NEW: TELEMARK WITHOUT SECRETS
Telemark skiing is an elegant and sinuous discipline. Arthur discovered it in 1995 together with a group of friends. After years of experience and countless courses to perfect his technique, he is now a true telemark master and is ready to pass on this passion like a true insider. Lessons with Arthur as part of Nos Ladins-We Ladins, are scheduled for 13 December and 20 March.
NEW: WALK IN THE WOODS WITH A HERBALIST
What can you do with pine needles? One can, for example, make bath salts. Helga, to whom her father passed on a love of plants as a child, has over time turned this love of plants into knowledge, becoming a herbalist with professional certification for the cultivation, processing and marketing of herbs. During the appointments with Helga, scheduled for 11 January and 14 March, you can admire some plants up close and discover their most fascinating secrets.
THE ART OF WEAVING
‘Without a link to tradition, there can be no future’. This is the vision of Felix, a young man working in the historic family textile business, specialising in household products. In spite of the advent of new technologies, the weaving mill, handed down from generation to generation, has never changed in spirit and has wanted to maintain a strong link with tradition. Visiting the workshop and having the chance to make some typical local textiles is an experience worth living. Appointments are scheduled for 10 January and 8 February 2024.
RESPECT THE FAUNA IN THE WOODS
Hubert is one of South Tyrol’s seventy gamekeepers. He is a genuine person who is attached to the territory and loves his job, which he does with passion and dedication. On 21 February and 27 March 2024, Hubert will accompany participants on wild animal sightings, reveal the secrets of the gamekeeper’s job and give precise instructions on how to deal with animals, discover how they live and feed, and above all how to have full respect for fauna.
BAKERS FOR A DAY
Spending a few hours with Nikolas, a young local baker, means discovering the world of baking from a very privileged point of view. Nikolas will reveal to participants some of the secrets of his preparations, from the typical Schüttelbrot bread to the various types of bread that are brought to the table in Alta Badia. These are the appointments taking place in the family bakery: 14 December 2023, 18 January and 21 March 2024.
Places are limited. Booking is compulsory the day before, at the Alta Badia Tourist Offices, or online at www.altabadia.org.
For further information: Alta Badia Tourist Information Offices – www.altabadia.org – Tel.: +39 0471/836176-847037 – Email: info@altabadia.org