MOVE – Feel the Dolomites, the Climbingfestival from 23rd to 27th July 2014 Outdoor. A new concept which has been on the rise in the last years, managing to become a strong trend in the process. It inspires people to do sport outside, go on an adventure in the unspoilt wilderness, still untouched by mankind. Some would even venture to say that Val Gardena, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, was created for the sole purpose of providing a fitting landscape for outdoor activities. In fact, outdoor activities have always been part of this wild valley. MOVE- Feel the Dolomites is the slogan for ‘Outdoor in Val Gardena’. A paradise for excursions, climbing, trail running and mountain biking during summer, giving way to skiing, cross-country skiing, ski touring, snow shoe excursions and ice climbing in winter. You can’ get more outdoor than this, surrounded by the breathtaking view of the Dolomites. Climbing-MOVE runs from 23 until 27 July 2014 and kickstarts the season with many more outdoor activities to come throughout the year. Sport climbing, rock climbing, bouldering and slacklining: Val Gardena would like to invite both amateurs and professionals to take part in this Climbing-MOVE initiative in our Dolomites holiday valley. These camps are intended for both the uninitiated and seasoned climbers. the proposed activities will teach beginners the fundamentals of climbing and help everyone else perfect their technique and improve their resistance. It will also be an opportunity for different outdoor brands to showcase their new equipment and clothing and, of course, for you to try them out to your heart’s content. Val Gardena would like to invite you, with the support of the ‘Catores’ Mountain School and the Mountain Guide Association of Val Gardena, the Amateur Sport Clubs ‘ASK’ and ‘GAG’, to go on an adventure in the UNESCO World Heritage Site which is the Dolomites. Come and climb or boulder with us! PROGRAMME Start of the MOVE-Camps 2014 from 19th to 25th July 2014 Dolomites Boot Camp for beginners for the price starting from Euro 940 per partecipant for 7 nights incl. breakfast, mountain guide supervision (1 guide for 3 partecipants), transport to/from all climbing routes, equipment hire, dinner at the Gartl Hut Dolomites Boot Camp for advanced level (climbing trad routes from level UIAA 5 to 6+) for the price starting from Euro 1.390 per partecipant for 7 nights incl. breakfast, mountain guide supervision (1 guide for 3 partecipants), transport to/from all climbing routes, equipment hire, dinner at the Gartl Hut Dolomites Sportk Climbing Camp for lead climbers (age 18 to 27 years only) for the price starting from Euro 850 per participant including 7 nights with breakfast, 5 days packed with courses and lessons, mountain guide supervision (1 guide for 6 partecipants), hire of missing equipment, video recording, barbeque at the foot of climbing walls Wednesday 23 July 2014 THIRD EDITION OF THE KARL UNTERKIRCHER AWARD IN SELVA DI VAL GARDENA The opening event is dedicated to exceptional mountaineering feats. The Mountain Guide Association of Val Gardena and the Mountain School ‘Catores’ selected three mountaineers, or mountaineering teams, from Europe. The nominees’ feat shall be presented to the public on this special night together with film and slide footage in the Kulturhas ‘Oswald von Wolkenstein’. This is a special prize of honour and should not be seen as the award for a competition. This night was designed as an opportunity to honour extraordinary acts of mountaineering, allowing mountaineers, locals and tourists to mingle in a relaxed atmosphere. Nominees for the Third Edition of the Karl Unterkircher Award 2014 are: Matteo Della Bordella & Luca Schiera (28.02 – 01.,02.,03.03.2013) for the first ascent of the east side of the Torre Egger in Patagonia - 1000m (30 L) 7a, A2, WI 4 Adam Holzknecht & Hubert Moroder (07.-08.01.2013) for the first ascent of “Legrima” mixed-route on the north side of the Sassolungo in Val Gardena/South Tyrol Hansjörg Auer, Matthias Auer und Simon Anthamatten (14.-18.07.2013) for the first ascent of the southern side of the Kunyang Chhish East in Karakorum/Pakistan Thursday 24 July 2014 Climbing MOVE Festival in S. Cristina 5 p.m. Climbing MOVE Festival in the centre of S. Cristina 5.30 p.m. Slackline Show 6.30 p.m. Climbing MOVE Aperitif 9 p.m. Live concert Equipment and clothing from various brands can be hired throughout the night and tested on the different structures in the village. Friday 25 July 2014 5 p.m. Climbing MOVE Festival in the centre of S. Cristina 5.30 p.m. Boulder MOVE 6.00 p.m. MOVE Aperitif 6:00 Start of “MOVE 24H by Active Sport” (24 hours of excursions) 9 p.m. MOVE Fashion Show Equipment and clothing from various brands can be hired throughout the night and tested on the different structures in the village. Saturday 26 July 2014 Climbing MOVE: Val Gardena Climbing Master (Climbing competition) 6 p.m. MOVE 24H by Active Sport return to S. Cristina 9 p.m. Poolder Party at the ‘Mardolomit’ swimming pool with live music by “Pëufla” Sunday 27 July 2014 Climbing MOVE: Val Gardena Climbing Master- FINAL MOVE ALL YEAR LONG MOVE presents different events and camps throughout the whole year in the following disciplines: -Mountain climbing -Sport climbing -Ice climbing -Ski touring -Snow shoe excursions -Running More information: www.move-dolomites.it Demetz Christina – PR [email protected] –www.valgardena.it Tel +39 0471 777721 – mob +39 335 357708 .