HIKING HUT-TO-HUT ACROSS THE ALPS & DOLOMITES July 3 to July11, 2007 $870.00 Dick Ernenwein, Trip Leader OUTING IS NOW FULL - SIGN UP FOR WAITING LIST I am looking for 10 to 13 strong, convivial hikers to join me for an incredible adventure trekking across the Italian Dolomites. Guided by our wonderful quintessential certified Austrian guide, Franz Larch, we will start our trek south of Innsbruck, Austria near the Italian border and it will end just north of Venice, Italy.   The trip begins in the Alpine “flower” town of Alpbach about 3 hours south of Munich. We will rendezvous at an Alpbach hotel, The Albacherhof, for introductions, instructions, orientation and questions followed by dinner. This trip will be limited to 14 participants plus our guide. This will be a strenuous 7 day trek, hiking 6 to 8 hours a day (no days off) with daily ascents and descents of 1000-4700ft. After catching up on some sleep, we begin the adventure at Schlegeis-Stausee at the back end of the Zillertal Alps and proceed south over the Northern Dolomites and then the Southern Dolomites ending at the Italian town of Belluno. We will hike approximately 15 to 20 km (9-13 miles) a day on absolutely spectacular trails up through high passes to over 10,000ft., across high alpine meadows carpeted with beautiful flowers, thru or over awesome gorges, past many waterfalls, and will always be surrounded by magnificent mountain vistas of the awesome towers of the Dolomites.. We will sleep in 4 to 5 mountain huts with breathtaking views. We will also spend 2 to 3 nights in Gasthaus/hotel/Pension, breakfast included. The huts, where we will also have our daily breakfasts and dinners, vary in their accommodations; but are all warm, cozy and offer cold (some may also have hot water) running water, indoor toilets and anywhere from 2 to 12 person rooms. You will only need to carry a sleeping bag, rain and wind gear, extra clothes, and personal items (15-25lbs). We end the hike at the fascinating Medieval small village of Allghe, about a 45- minute bus ride from Venice. I expect many of us will want to take the opportunity to visit this famous antiquity, considered by many to be the most beautiful city in the world, before we depart for America or other destinations. The cost of $870.00 includes one night in an Alpbach hotel (dinner & breakfast included), transport to the trail-head, 7 nights in the huts/Inns with breakfasts, and the costs of our guide. Not included are the dinners in the huts/Inns, lunches on the trail, bus transport and mountain lifts. This trip filled fast with a large waiting list when it last ran in 2005. I expect this trip to be closed by Christmas. For more information, contact Dick Ernenwein, 4 Commonwealth Ave, Newburgh, NY 12550, 845-565-3866, rernenwein@msn.com Please note:  Prices and trip arrangements are subject to change due to circumstances beyond ADK's control. All registration fees are non-refundable. Details including cancellation policy will be supplied to all those requesting trip information. MEMBERSHIP IN THE ADIRONDACK MOUNTAIN CLUB IS REQUIRED FOR PARTICIPATION  MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION