Sorry guys, but it was somehow expectable. The trip has to be canceled now, since end of KW 2 there is no hope anymore the ski resorts will open before middle of February. Also the governmental crisis in Rome won't change anything there.
The MISC will this year not go another time to Fodom*, the tiny little Heart of the Dolomites. This year you can't join us again for another unforgettable trip, with amazing opportunities to ski, reachable in front of the door. We wanted to go straight into the center. On the map you should look for Arabba at the south-eastern edge of the Sella Group.
Skiing opportunities:
You would have had the famous Sella Ronda, the Marmolada with its incomparable view easy to
reach, challenging rides on the north side of Porta Vescovo and a large variety of easier pistes in the area of Cherz, Pralongia and Col Alt. Historical interests would have been be satisfied on the Giro della Grande Guerra (and by me, as long as you wish). And this is only an excerpt.
All of them could have been reached from the first lift 50 m from the Albergo, no car needed in the morning (or the evening ;-) )
And if you ask attendees from last two years: The tour I call the ferry-tale-tour would have been really special. And I would have scouted even more to guide you through this miraculous world.
Accomodation
We would have stayed in Albergo Pordoi with a long family tradition in the center of Arabba. Franco Furgler and his charming staff would have welcomed you.
Prices would have been 75€/night half-board or 525€ the whole week in double-rooms (26 spaces reserved), and 83€/night or 581€ the whole week in single rooms (3 spaces reserved).
Apres-Ski/Evening Party (only if the virus-situation will permit then)
Fodom is a calm place, and I love this. To be honest, there is only one small bar (Bar Peter) for Apres Ski. But this one is only 10 m opposite the Albergo Pordoi. And if you would have wished, also at night we would have been able to rock this bar to hell and back. I’m sure Artur Filippin, the Landlord, would have let us, as long as there was anyone able to stand upright. But seriously: due to the virus-situation then it's not possible, of course we have no right for exceptions to rules that are valid.
MISC meets Coro Fodom (one more time) (also if the virus-situation will permit then)
For the last evening I would have planned a really special event: We would have met my friends from Coro Fodom (the local men´s choir) for a final dinner up the Burz (the hill behind the Hotel). They would have sang for us, and you can believe me: You might find choirs singing better in technical aspects, you might find choirs that sing more challenging songs. But I have little hope you will find a choir transporting better something really special with the music, emotions, spirit, the way to live the music and fill the music with life. According to these aspects I have heard no better. Due to the virus-situation, alos this is not possible now.
Some more about the location
Fodom is a little paradise, not only to me, many people fell in love with it (also the other times with the MISC). The first you would have seen was the amazing landscape, unbelievable beautiful. But you would have found even more if you would have been involved into people, culture and history. If you where able to open your heart, you would have felt the certain spirit of this place. Everybody who wants to know more can get much information from me, as long as he wants.
I hope the next years there will be another opportunity to do this great, unique event. This year, as soon as there open's a legal option to get there I will grab it. Anyone who could join short termed is welcome to share that time with me, so if you are interested, stay in contact via bernd.moehres@t-online.de.
Stay safe and sound, cheers.
