In Latemar this place really resonated with me due to the combination of all the materials we have covered so far in this program. The mountain range in Latemar creates the perfect scenery for the information and experience on Latemar. The view was absolutely breathtaking, I have never seen something similar in all my travels. The informational posts along the trail were very helpful in understanding the information the guide told us. The progression back into time with the different layers of rocks shown through the different types of rocks created in each in their respective time period. This useful information in the background of an environment that shows the current day use of the land was a fun juxtaposition. The environment of the summer time usage of a ski resort was a new experience to a winter time skier. The summer environment consists of families and groups of hikers and a farming environment. Seeing the new usage of the land with regional practices of cow, goat, horse bells was a very fun experience. This was a very peaceful, beautiful and difficult hike. With very steep hills and large jumps of elevation The hike was diffuse but the views were worth it.
The transition from the sedimentary rocks start of the metamorphic rocks. The moutain got progressively younger the further up.
There was a large group of sheep’s and goats with cow bells around their necks. This was my first time seeing livestock wearing cow bells which was super fun and cute.
There was a display with a really good condition of a shell fossil in really good condition. This reminded me of Bletterbach Gorge and the different types of fossils we found there. The two places had very different fossils.
The best thing about the hike up was the amazing view that surrounded the trail and made you want to climb higher.
This gorge is interesting because it is man made, which I think it’s unquiet because not often do National monuments has manmade interferences. This gorge was created to display the sedimentary rock on the nearby hill.
Here’s the rock that was taken from the manmade gorge. It’s very beautiful with the purple minerals that contrast to the green grass.
The view from a higher angle shows the different layers of rock that comprise the Dolomites. The tops are white from the dolostone and are uniquely flat.
The biodiversity on the moutain was very interesting because they had to cut down the trees in order to create pastors for livestock. So there are no trees or large plants. So these flowers were very pretty in a surroundings of grass.
The valleys at the bottoms of the mountains had small towns. I can’t imagine living in a excluded area but also around such beautiful mountains.
On the way down we walked near a herd of cows. There was a calf near the road which I got to pet and watch eat grass.