The Dolomites in Italy

iliekteets · 2012-09-23T14:23:15+00:00

I would love to sled down that

deathonater · 2012-09-23T16:15:37+00:00

When I was a kid we used to visit a beach which had a giant rotting shipwreck on the shore. It was probably a few decades old at the time so it was practically a 3-storey tall, half-collapsed hulk covered in rust. When the tide was in, the older kids would climb it and dive off of the bow, but us younger kids weren't allowed to get to close. I remember sneaking over there once and seeing tiny sea-bugs crawling around on the surface. The texture of the bent flaking metal looked remarkably similar to these landscapes. It reminds me of how we're all like tiny little bugs crawling around on a very old, very rusty, iron space-rock.

Japonica · 2012-09-23T14:23:03+00:00

That's dolomite, baby.

Shimerdron · 2012-09-23T13:23:04+00:00

Who would mow that?

azlannagh · 2012-09-23T15:39:03+00:00

That's the Geisler Gruppe, I suspect the picture is taken from the lift on the far side of the group. I've been on the highest peak of the group, the Sas Rigais.

Edit: confirmed from the other thread. It was taken from the top station of the seceda lift.

LeonProfessional · 2012-09-23T13:13:49+00:00

I'm 40% Dolomite!

manfromfuture · 2012-09-23T15:13:32+00:00

Dolomite!

Fredbearr · 2012-09-23T15:16:29+00:00

I..Really want to measure the strike dip there... Fuck what has structural geology done to me?

Forkler · 2012-09-23T15:32:02+00:00

So who can point out the Yucatan meteor sediment layer?

REDBULLgivesUupvotes · 2012-09-23T13:42:35+00:00

Looks like it could be a John Avon land.

Lillipout · 2012-09-23T13:38:36+00:00

That would be a pretty sweet jump for a dirtbike-paraglider.

AlexSud · 2012-09-23T16:28:05+00:00

Italians.

yahtzeeee · 2012-09-23T13:14:55+00:00

I would Hannibal the shit out of that

thejbrand · 2012-09-23T14:47:35+00:00

Dolemite?

CalculatedPerversion · 2012-09-23T17:16:13+00:00

My favorite spot in Italy. Here's a shot I took from the other side. http://i.imgur.com/SCi7A.jpg

Bengt77 · 2012-09-23T16:50:44+00:00

Either you are both xkevinx77 and jspsfx, or you just stole his picture. If it's the former, then please continue. If it's the latter, then shame on you.

jparrai · 2012-09-23T16:11:32+00:00

Dolomites Val Gardena Traverse

Einherion · 2012-09-23T18:58:02+00:00

That would be a fantastic golf course.

jekyll984 · 2012-09-23T15:39:38+00:00

The world's most challenging football/soccer pitch.

WilliamHTaft · 2012-09-23T16:35:38+00:00

I spent a semester abroad in Tirol living on the grounds of a castle. I still dream about it.

martinsonsean1 · 2012-09-23T14:53:15+00:00

It's Dolomite baby!

RaegTiem · 2012-09-23T14:54:18+00:00

Suddenly, I want to go sledding.

alwayschoosepeace · 2012-09-23T15:29:01+00:00

I like to pretend the peak is where Mordor lands start

dildingdos · 2012-09-23T15:53:15+00:00

Some of the best skiing in the world is on that mountain range. Not those particular pictured mountains, but the vicinity.

bodymassage · 2012-09-23T15:58:58+00:00

This is near Ortizei, Italy. You can ski from town to town in the winter time.

dis_is_da_erfh · 2012-09-23T16:02:49+00:00

I though at first oh look a golf course on top of beautiful mountains. Then i realized how futile it would be to try and play golf there.

Seadonkey79 · 2012-09-23T16:04:27+00:00

Expected Rudy Ray Moore eating lasagna.

CountOtis · 2012-09-23T16:05:19+00:00

Best sled riding hill EVER.

NRyder · 2012-09-23T16:13:33+00:00

I swear I saw this photo in National Geographic's Tibetan Gold article, but maybe I'm confused.

le_roxy · 2012-09-23T16:14:03+00:00

I want to go to there.

moving-target · 2012-09-23T16:16:03+00:00

TIL Italy is in Outlands.

Kennyiga · 2012-09-23T16:16:42+00:00

That's my country ;)

burkkake · 2012-09-23T16:21:26+00:00

Pimpin Hoes and clockin a grip

sanojas93 · 2012-09-23T16:28:33+00:00

There's some kickass skiing that can be done there over the winter, super dope

mcschmidt · 2012-09-23T16:44:30+00:00

Thank you for reminding me how beautiful this place is. It's been three years since I've been. I remember after I went I would think about it every day as the most beautiful scenery I've ever seen. Now that time passes I find myself thinking about it less and less. I need to go back.

EN2McDrunkernyou · 2012-09-23T16:44:54+00:00

15th hole, par 326.

vkny88 · 2012-09-23T16:48:21+00:00

I want to go sledding there.

Mark0Sky · 2012-09-23T16:48:22+00:00

Cableway to Sass Pordoi: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qxzQJ6tE51I

RzK · 2012-09-23T16:49:21+00:00

The Just Cause 2 dream ramp

dolemite7 · 2012-09-23T16:53:40+00:00

LATE TO MY OWN GODDAMN PARTY.

ADroopyMango · 2012-09-23T17:07:12+00:00

That's like the ultimate sledding hill.

KaguMC · 2012-09-23T17:41:24+00:00

Sledding Anyone?

n3rdalert · 2012-09-23T17:41:30+00:00

I would sled down that hill so hard.

Muffinut · 2012-09-23T17:59:56+00:00

Thanks Dwarf Fortress, for your use of dolomite. I would have no idea what was going on here without you.

Jonnydishes · 2012-09-23T19:10:37+00:00

http://www.examiner.com/images/blog/EXID19687/images/black_dynamite.jpg

The Dolomites USA!!!!!

Fooleo · 2012-09-23T13:36:32+00:00

Once you have spent a few years rock climbing, a certain tension and excitement builds up in your fingers when you see cool rock faces. Oh, I have that real bad right now.

CloneDeath · 2012-09-23T15:23:31+00:00

Ahh, Dwarf Fortress.

I once set up a base in the middle of the arctic.

Much 'fun' was had...

MobyDank · 2012-09-23T14:17:53+00:00

this has literally been reposted 4 times in the last 2 days

Drago12 · 2012-09-23T15:17:40+00:00

This should be a stunt jump....

ChaosBeast · 2012-09-23T15:28:20+00:00

They do not cop out when the heat's all about.

Chirp · 2012-09-23T15:36:37+00:00

If it grows, we sow

Tofufile · 2012-09-23T15:42:55+00:00

First thing I thought of was winter sledding.

FuTRoN · 2012-09-23T15:56:53+00:00

am i the only one that wants to ride their bike down this?

anderk8 · 2012-09-23T16:00:42+00:00

That would be one crazy lawn to mow

Glasse · 2012-09-23T16:02:17+00:00

I almost feel bad for that tiny tree in the middle.

helicopterquartet · 2012-09-23T16:06:35+00:00

That place rocks. But seriously, it was probably the best hiking of my life.

Toxikomania · 2012-09-23T16:15:17+00:00

Its beautiful! I like the mix in this picture.

scotems · 2012-09-23T16:15:49+00:00

That's incredible.

Citruswaffle2 · 2012-09-23T16:17:51+00:00

Imagine rolling down that hill.. My childhood dream...

epoxy_proxy · 2012-09-23T16:23:20+00:00

Get down from there golf course, you are drunk.

solzhen · 2012-09-23T16:32:12+00:00

Most frustrating 18th hole ever.

hs_a · 2012-09-23T16:32:34+00:00

Can you imagine sledding down that hill? You might reach terminal velocity before you hit the bottom.

sshhh2 · 2012-09-23T16:32:51+00:00

Golf : Hardmode, Par 3

Fookananer · 2012-09-23T16:32:51+00:00

Do you know what dolomite is? Thats not a carbonaatious contrite.

bawlzsauce · 2012-09-23T16:33:37+00:00

Im 40% dolomite.

superciuppa · 2012-09-23T16:34:54+00:00

those are the puez odle, on seceda in "Grödental", the view 90° to the right ("Sella Gruppe" and "Saslonch/Langkofel"source: I live there

GoofyPlease · 2012-09-23T16:36:39+00:00

That would be one hell of a sled ride to the bottom.

aakaakaak · 2012-09-23T16:37:58+00:00

Gaming has ruined me. My first thought was to put water blocks at the top edge so you could push all the wheat into a single trough for easy harvesting. Too much Minecraft.

theFGmayor · 2012-09-23T16:39:09+00:00

Dolomites from above

iamjotun · 2012-09-23T16:43:00+00:00

Obligatory.

Surtir · 2012-09-23T16:43:29+00:00

Fucking Geophysics. Fuck yeah, science!

Bigsneakysnake · 2012-09-23T16:44:01+00:00

Sledding would be extreme on one of these if it snowed

AdmiralSkippy · 2012-09-23T16:48:46+00:00

Worst. Golf course. Ever.

Sexy_Rhino · 2012-09-23T16:50:21+00:00

This is where Cliffhanger was filmed.

cappnplanet · 2012-09-23T16:51:05+00:00

That golf course is ridiculous.

BeastModeYouBeezy · 2012-09-23T16:52:26+00:00

One day, I will shit off that grassy knoll.

notsureifhereorwat · 2012-09-23T16:59:23+00:00

Piancavallo?

letmebreakitdown · 2012-09-23T17:04:34+00:00

Dolomite the music video

RemoveUrPenisFromMy · 2012-09-23T17:06:21+00:00

Could you imagine going sledding down that bitch?

Narniamon · 2012-09-23T17:06:34+00:00

I saw that field, and hundreds of fields just like that when I drove from Milan to Crovara Italy to ski in the Dolomites.

Arx0s · 2012-09-23T17:10:43+00:00

The Dolanmites.

jcampeon · 2012-09-23T17:17:31+00:00

wheres the house of Batiatus?

yummycummy · 2012-09-23T17:20:22+00:00

Fuck cutting that grass.

bulletnips · 2012-09-23T17:20:33+00:00

Urge to roll down that shit is strong.

thelastmanintheworld · 2012-09-23T17:20:51+00:00

This is one of those weird times on Reddit where I have been exactly where that picture is. The hike up the left side is BRUTAL, and you summit feeling like a god, and then look down on a bunch of ski slopes and gentle paths.

Phoequinox · 2012-09-23T17:23:55+00:00

I get a mental image of Rudy Ray Moore's family vacation.

MegaManSE · 2012-09-23T17:25:58+00:00

I was just near there a week ago visiting relatives in Castelmezzano, Italy. It's a beautiful area, culture and lifestyle.

RoundEyeCow · 2012-09-23T17:26:23+00:00

Dat grass.

Spyke678 · 2012-09-23T17:27:33+00:00

Someone should post this to /r/shazbot

gbimmer · 2012-09-23T17:28:22+00:00

Something, something, Skyrim, something...

mardets · 2012-09-23T17:36:15+00:00

This picture is also on pages 16-17 of the June issue of the National Geographic. Nice repost.

kshell11724 · 2012-09-23T17:37:07+00:00

Tectonic plates, you scary!

chunes · 2012-09-23T17:37:59+00:00

Can't they even leave the mountains alone? Sheesh

TheAnimax · 2012-09-23T17:38:45+00:00

It reminds me of one of the Wii Sports golf courses...

whileyouwereliving · 2012-09-23T17:41:46+00:00

Things I need right now:

1) A dirtbike

2) enough money to go there

DocOTaco · 2012-09-23T17:43:30+00:00

Am I the only one who wants to see Vin Diesel drive a car off that and parachute to safety?

jonofoot · 2012-09-23T17:46:08+00:00

naww this is dolomite http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIUEHsyt54I and he is a bad motherfucker!!!

gotonull · 2012-09-23T17:49:28+00:00

Up all night, I'm pulling through signs like Dolomite

xdansnadx · 2012-09-23T17:50:39+00:00

Who else wants to go sledding?

jonteluring · 2012-09-23T17:56:08+00:00

They filmed Cliffhanger there. True story.

TheMattAttack · 2012-09-23T17:57:06+00:00

I want to get one of those giant clear balls that you can climb in, and roll down the hill.

FMCSIMMONS · 2012-09-23T18:00:43+00:00

I aint lyin'!

recipriversexcluson · 2012-09-23T18:19:24+00:00

That 7th hole is murder.

thegiftedape · 2012-09-23T18:22:11+00:00

DOLO

itak365 · 2012-09-23T18:23:08+00:00

The par for this hole is: 57.

Quadren4 · 2012-09-23T18:25:34+00:00

Oh god, I would roll the fuck out of that slope.

StarHarvest · 2012-09-23T18:29:56+00:00

Fuck, my life sucks.

EmpireState28 · 2012-09-23T18:31:44+00:00

Reminds me of the reach.

Dolemite · 2012-09-23T18:33:40+00:00

I approve of this post.

AmboC · 2012-09-23T18:39:56+00:00

This is nature saying "Common bitch, jump off me like a ramp bro, you don't have the stones"

RobinhooodGFX · 2012-09-23T18:40:24+00:00

All I could think of is how badass that hill would be to sleigh down in the winter time.

FAT_FLESHY_CLIT · 2012-09-23T18:49:00+00:00

I want to ride my bicycle i want to ride my bike!

gabypoo · 2012-09-23T18:52:38+00:00

I'm not sure if it's exactly like this that it happened, but I can only imagine the kind of tectonic forces that broke up this land like that millions of years ago!

Mustard-Tiger · 2012-09-23T18:58:59+00:00

The whole movie!

Take a shot every time he says "mother fucker".

Beefourthree · 2012-09-23T19:02:22+00:00

I love mountains #DOLO

jconnor3 · 2012-09-23T19:03:47+00:00

http://www.boston.com/ae/movies/blog/rrmoore.jpg

trousershorts · 2012-09-23T19:04:14+00:00

Now that would be an awesome golf course!

Dirty_Old_Town · 2012-09-23T19:05:17+00:00

Reinhold Messner's back yard. What a bad-ass.

seledorn · 2012-09-23T19:05:44+00:00

been skiing there, awesome!

stressedtoaster · 2012-09-23T19:05:54+00:00

Damn other people already posted the futurama reference

MrLostman · 2012-09-23T19:06:38+00:00

/r/geology is a magical place where all of your dreams will come true. :D

Tracklete9 · 2012-09-23T19:09:48+00:00

Wish I could sled ride here..

mkymonkey · 2012-09-23T19:11:16+00:00

Reminds me of the Final Fantasy X Calm Lands

NeutralRadio · 2012-09-23T19:17:38+00:00

Who the fuck has to mow that?

Gillonde · 2012-09-23T19:19:11+00:00

Photo by Kevin Kunstadt.

DevereuxRedux · 2012-09-23T19:20:06+00:00

WOW!!!

gordonz88 · 2012-09-23T19:29:06+00:00

Prometheus

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