MARCIALONGA 2011

Here it is, the biggest event of the year! The Marcialonga cross country skiing event!
On the 30th January over 6,500 athletes started from Moena, approx 10Km from Pozza, and raced up to Pozza and further on to Canazei before turning back down to Pozza and over to Moena and then Cavalese, for a grand total of 70Km.
5,501 were men and 1,075 women.
No surprise the Swedish and the Norwegians dominated the event, but with a few exceptions:
Jerry Ahrlin (SWE) took gold medal for the men's race in 2h49'10'' and Seraina Boner (SUI) for the women's in 3h15'07". 
The youngest competitor was from Norway (born 1993) and the oldest was from Italy (born 1923)!
A few of these "heroes" wear a special T-shirt to signify they have run ALL the consecutive 38 marathons!! Incredible!!
Well done to you all guys, you really are to be admired!

King Laurin's legend

So here is the huge sculpture in the main square in Pozza: King Laurin and his daughter Similde. Theirs is the most popular legend of the Valley, which tells about the history of the Dolomites and the origins of the phenomenon known as "Enrosadira". You will find many references to King Laurin in places across the Valley.

Happy New Year Everybody!

Be good to us 2011, you're promising well by starting with such a magnificent day! The sky is blue and the sun is shining. 
Best wishes to all!