Experience nature, come closer to emotions and boundaries.

Nowhere else are we so directly exposed to nature, with only the sky above us and everyday life far below. Those who hike with us over passes and peaks feel the exposure very directly. And while hiking, one also gets close to their own emotions and boundaries, confronted with their own fears and questions, feeling happiness, worry, joy, fear, euphoria.

The beauty of the Dolomites and the experiences triggered by nature are at the center of a very special workshop. From June 9th to 13th, 2024, experienced mountain guide and psychologist Pauli Trenkwalder will accompany you in a small group to special adventures in the Dolomites, discussing with you what moves you along the way.

Pauli Trenkwalder

He is a psychologist and mountain guide. His couch is the mountain. Together, you step out of everyday life and explore the mountains. He supports you in thinking and expands your perspective together with you. With his experience, he takes you on the rope to support and secure you. This allows you to let go and allow new perspectives.

With Pauli, you explore the diversity of the Dolomites in three different ways.

a) Mountain hike:

Immerse yourself in the breathtaking nature of the Dolomites, from the gentle alpine meadows to the majestic peaks of the high mountains.

b) Via Ferrata:

Experience an unforgettable summit experience on one of the impressive via ferratas in the region.

c) Climbing garden:

Test your limits and learn basic climbing techniques in an idyllic climbing garden.

The exact routes will be selected depending on the weather conditions at the time of the workshop. Here are a few examples of possible tours: hike to the Große Cirspitze, from the Sellapass over the Langkofelscharte to Kastelruth, over the Schlern to the Rosszähne. We will also spend a special day in the climbing garden, for example at the foot of the impressive Geislerspitzen. Located below the scree field of the Furchetta North Face, the climbing garden offers ideal conditions for first experiences in sport climbing.

“I guide people.
The mountains
and nature provide
the backdrop.”

Pauli Trenkwalder

During your adventures, Pauli will always be available to talk about your experiences. Even after dinner, there will be the opportunity to have fireside chats with Pauli at the hotel’s bar, either individually or as a group, to reflect on the day’s experiences and discuss deeper topics such as fears, worries, care, or resilience if needed.

Program

The program begins with your arrival on Sunday, June 9th. At 6:30 p.m., we invite you to a warm welcome aperitif in our hotel bar. This is followed by a delicious, communal dinner, during which you will also be informed about the planned hikes for the next days.

The hikes will start at 8:00 a.m. each day and will last all day. You will return to the hotel around 5:00 p.m. Lunch packs and water bottles will be provided for your meals during the hikes.

After dinner, we invite you daily to fireside chats with Pauli. Here, you have the opportunity to reflect on and discuss your experiences either in one-on-one conversations or as part of group discussions with Pauli.

Requirements

The prerequisite for participation is good health and physical fitness. The high mountains always involve risks. Although we plan carefully and consider modern knowledge, we cannot guarantee 100% safety. Nevertheless, it is precisely the responsible engagement with these risks that makes the appeal of mountaineering and allows us to have new experiences beyond everyday life.

*This adventure with Pauli is limited to a small number of participants (maximum 6 people) and will be conducted exclusively in German. If you have any questions or need further information, we are always available to assist you.