Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 day ago
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Many have asked for a guide to do this themselves. So I made a guide to the refugios and via ferratas of the Brenta Dolomites, available on Patreon: bit.ly/44iuX9y
Gear in this video:
Backpack: alnk.to/cwUXXMB
Hiking Sun Shirt: alnk.to/1XWSIcV
Rain Jacket: amzn.to/4qj86nG
Midlayer jacket: alnk.to/bElb3OB
Hiking Pants: amzn.to/4qfGf7W
Footwear: amzn.to/46Ymdax
Hyperlite Camera Pod: alnk.to/g3cb5DO
Camera: amzn.to/3UIAX6w
Main lens: amzn.to/4mXoM1E
Telephoto lens: amzn.to/4fRgFRL
My go-to backpacking gear:
Durston X-Dome tent: bit.ly/45dKSWr
Zenbivy Flex: alnk.to/28TMXyX
Zenbivy UL sleep system: alnk.to/5FcWzXY
Zenbivy Pillow: alnk.to/8iWs368
alnk.to/dWeK4kV
Map and Navigation: bit.ly/45dRW7a
M!Go Water Bottle: alnk.to/dWeHrje
Helinox Chair Zero: alnk.to/hsxIiDZ
Firemaple Petrel G2: amzn.to/44T4eBg
Camping Moon XD-2F: amzn.to/40xXjfa
Soto TriFlex Pot Support: amzn.to/40vptak
Nitecore NU 27: amzn.to/3IQq4Nb
Adotec Bear Bag: bit.ly/46uWRRK
Hyperlite Camera Pod: alnk.to/g3cb5DO
Camera / Clothing Organizer pack: amzn.to/4oLIZJr
Backcountry Exposure Organization Bag: alnk.to/cb4ImVB
Govee Thermometer: amzn.to/4kGxLDx
Satellite Communicator: alnk.to/5jnzniW
Anker Powerbank: amzn.to/45L5oOq
UCO Spork: amzn.to/4eFFcb9
UCO Collapsible Camp Cup: amzn.to/3U3wACY
Backpacking Meals: pinnaclefoods.co
Sun Hat: amzn.to/3I64bca
Wool Hiking Socks: amzn.to/3ZeRjqi
Hiking Underwear: amzn.to/4eGGrGc
Stretchy Hiking Belt: alnk.to/28SjDnc
See Ale at the Apostoli hut: rifugiododiciapostoli.net
For six days, I trekked through the Brenta Dolomites — one of the most dramatic and awe-inspiring corners of the Italian Alps. Using a network of via ferratas (iron climbing routes) and remote mountain huts known as rifugios, I crossed jagged peaks, narrow ledges, and endless vertical walls that define this legendary range.
The Brenta Dolomites are unlike any other place on Earth — a mix of raw alpine adventure, centuries of mountain culture, and surreal beauty carved from stone. This journey took me through storms, silence, and some of the most breathtaking sunrises I’ve ever witnessed.
If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring the Dolomites or wondered what it’s like to travel hut-to-hut along Italy’s famous via ferrata routes, this film is for you.
Many of the above links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. This is a great way support creators you enjoy!
If you'd like to work with me, you can reach me at erichanson@thestation.io
Thanks to OnX Backcountry for sponsoring this video. It's my favorite map/navigation/route planning app. You can save 20% using my link: bit.ly/45dRW7a
Many have asked for a guide to do this themselves. So I made a guide to the refugios and via ferratas of the Brenta Dolomites, available on Patreon: bit.ly/44iuX9y
Gear in this video:
Backpack: alnk.to/cwUXXMB
Hiking Sun Shirt: alnk.to/1XWSIcV
Rain Jacket: amzn.to/4qj86nG
Midlayer jacket: alnk.to/bElb3OB
Hiking Pants: amzn.to/4qfGf7W
Footwear: amzn.to/46Ymdax
Hyperlite Camera Pod: alnk.to/g3cb5DO
Camera: amzn.to/3UIAX6w
Main lens: amzn.to/4mXoM1E
Telephoto lens: amzn.to/4fRgFRL
My go-to backpacking gear:
Durston X-Dome tent: bit.ly/45dKSWr
Zenbivy Flex: alnk.to/28TMXyX
Zenbivy UL sleep system: alnk.to/5FcWzXY
Zenbivy Pillow: alnk.to/8iWs368
alnk.to/dWeK4kV
Map and Navigation: bit.ly/45dRW7a
M!Go Water Bottle: alnk.to/dWeHrje
Helinox Chair Zero: alnk.to/hsxIiDZ
Firemaple Petrel G2: amzn.to/44T4eBg
Camping Moon XD-2F: amzn.to/40xXjfa
Soto TriFlex Pot Support: amzn.to/40vptak
Nitecore NU 27: amzn.to/3IQq4Nb
Adotec Bear Bag: bit.ly/46uWRRK
Hyperlite Camera Pod: alnk.to/g3cb5DO
Camera / Clothing Organizer pack: amzn.to/4oLIZJr
Backcountry Exposure Organization Bag: alnk.to/cb4ImVB
Govee Thermometer: amzn.to/4kGxLDx
Satellite Communicator: alnk.to/5jnzniW
Anker Powerbank: amzn.to/45L5oOq
UCO Spork: amzn.to/4eFFcb9
UCO Collapsible Camp Cup: amzn.to/3U3wACY
Backpacking Meals: pinnaclefoods.co
Sun Hat: amzn.to/3I64bca
Wool Hiking Socks: amzn.to/3ZeRjqi
Hiking Underwear: amzn.to/4eGGrGc
Stretchy Hiking Belt: alnk.to/28SjDnc
See Ale at the Apostoli hut: rifugiododiciapostoli.net
For six days, I trekked through the Brenta Dolomites — one of the most dramatic and awe-inspiring corners of the Italian Alps. Using a network of via ferratas (iron climbing routes) and remote mountain huts known as rifugios, I crossed jagged peaks, narrow ledges, and endless vertical walls that define this legendary range.
The Brenta Dolomites are unlike any other place on Earth — a mix of raw alpine adventure, centuries of mountain culture, and surreal beauty carved from stone. This journey took me through storms, silence, and some of the most breathtaking sunrises I’ve ever witnessed.
If you’ve ever dreamed of exploring the Dolomites or wondered what it’s like to travel hut-to-hut along Italy’s famous via ferrata routes, this film is for you.
Many of the above links are affiliate links, which means I earn a small commission on qualifying purchases at no additional cost to you. This is a great way support creators you enjoy!
If you'd like to work with me, you can reach me at erichanson@thestation.io
