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Passo Dei Salati
The Passo dei Salati (2,980 m) is a mountain pass that lies between the Valsesia (Piedmont) and the Valley of Lys ( Val de Aosta). It connects the villages of Alagna Valsesia and Gressoney-La-Trinité. The pass has also been known as the Colle Inferiore de Pisse. The term ''salati'' recalls an ancient passage of Roman soldiers. Description It is reached by two modern cableways, a gondola from Gabiet above Gressoney-La-Trinité and a cable car from above Alagna, and is an important link for the Monterosa Ski The Monterosa Ski is an Italian ski resort, at the foot of Monte Rosa the second tallest mountain in the Alps, which links three valleys, located largely in the Aosta Valley and the remainder in Piedmont. Much of the area consists of easy and int ... area, which is one of the largest in Italy. A new cable car of the Funifor type was opened in 2010. This rises from just above the pass to the Indren Glacier extending the size of the ski area and providing a high altitu ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
View West From Col Di Salati
Acornsoft was the software arm of Acorn Computers, and a major publisher of software for the BBC Micro and Acorn Electron. As well as games, it also produced a large number of educational titles, extra computer languages and business and utility packages – these included word processor ''VIEW'' and the spreadsheet ''ViewSheet'' supplied on ROM and cartridge for the BBC Micro/Acorn Electron and included as standard in the BBC Master and Acorn Business Computer. History Acornsoft was formed in late 1980 by Acorn Computers directors Hermann Hauser and Chris Curry, and David Johnson-Davies, author of the first game for a UK personal computer and of the official Acorn Atom manual "Atomic Theory and Practice". David Johnson-Davies was managing director and in early 1981 was joined by Tim Dobson, Programmer and Chris Jordan (designer), Chris Jordan, Publications Editor. While some of their games were clones or remakes of popular arcade games (e.g. ''Hopper'' is a clone of Sega's ' ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aerial Lift
An aerial lift, also known as a cable car or ropeway, is a means of cable transport in which ''cabins'', ''cars'', ''Gondola lift, gondolas'', or Chairlift, open chairs are hauled above the ground by means of one or more Wire rope, cables. Aerial lift systems are frequently employed in a mountainous territory where roads are relatively difficult to build and use, and have seen extensive use in mining. Aerial lift systems are relatively easy to move and have been used to cross rivers and ravines. In more recent times, the cost-effectiveness and flexibility of aerial lifts have seen an increase of gondola lift being integrated into urban public transport systems. Types Aerial tramway An aerial tramway, aerial tram (American English) or a cable car (British English), uses one or two stationary ropes for support while a separate moving rope provides propulsion. The grip of an aerial tramway is permanently fixed onto the propulsion rope. Aerial trams used for urban transport incl ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monte Rosa
Monte Rosa (; ; ; or ; ) is a mountain massif in the eastern part of the Pennine Alps, on the border between Italy (Piedmont and Aosta Valley) and Switzerland (Valais). The highest peak of the massif, amongst several peaks of over , is the Dufourspitze (), the second highest mountain in the Alps and western Europe, after Mont Blanc.John Ball (naturalist), John Ball, ''A Guide to the Western Alps'', pp. 308-314 The east face of the Monte Rosa towards Italy has a height of about and is the highest mountain wall of the Alps. The group is on the main chain of the Alps, watershed between the Rhône and Po (river), Po basins and has a topographic prominence of which is ranked fifth in the Alps. The Monte Rosa massif has four faces. Three are in Italy: the Liskamm heading above the Val de Gressoney; the Valsesian face above Alagna Valsesia at the upper part of the Valle della Sesia; and the steep, big east wall above Macugnaga in the Valle Anzasca. The Swiss north-western face ha ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Heliskiing
Heli-skiing is off-trail, downhill skiing or snowboarding where the skier reaches the top of the mountain by helicopter, instead of a ski lift. History In the late 1950s, helicopters were used in Alaska and Europe to access remote terrain. The idea of heliskiing first came from a Canadian geologist Art Patterson. Patterson used helicopters for his works during summer, however, he noticed that during winter time there was no use for the helicopters. Since he was a enthusiastic skier, he thought about using the helicopters to transport skiers to the top of the mountains. He teamed up with Hans Gmoser who was an experienced mountain guide and created a business together. They charged 20$ for their first day of heliskiing, however, due to unfavorable weather conditions and a small Bell 47G-2 helicopter, Patterson decided the business is too risky and withdrew from the venture. However, Gmoser continued in the business idea and in 1965 commercialized the activity in Canada by foundi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rifugio Città Di Vigevano
A mountain hut is a building located at high elevation, in mountainous terrain, generally accessible only by foot, intended to provide food and shelter to mountaineers, climbers and hikers. Mountain huts are usually operated by an Alpine Club or some organization dedicated to hiking or mountain recreation. They are known by many names, including alpine hut, mountain shelter, mountain refuge, mountain lodge, and mountain hostel. It may also be called a refuge hut, although these occur in lowland areas (e.g. lowland forests) too. Mountain huts can provide a range of services, starting with shelter and simple sleeping berths. Some, particularly in remote areas, are not staffed, but others have staff which prepare meals and drinks and can provide other services, including providing lectures and selling clothing and small items. Permanent staffing is not possible above the highest permanent human settlements, which are 5500m at the latitude of Everest (27°59′, similar to Corpus C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rifugio Guglielmina
Rifugio Guglielmina was an historic alpine hut on the South side of the Monte Rosa range at 2880 m above sea level, situated in the commune of Alagna Valsesia, Piedmont Piedmont ( ; ; ) is one of the 20 regions of Italy, located in the northwest Italy, Northwest of the country. It borders the Liguria region to the south, the Lombardy and Emilia-Romagna regions to the east, and the Aosta Valley region to the ..., Italy. Built in 1878 (or the 1860s according to one source), it was destroyed by fire on 22 December 2011. It had been described as "Europe’s highest hotel", and until its destruction it was run by the great-grandson of the original builder. In January 2013 the owners, the families Guglielmina and Calaba, announced that they could not afford to reconstruct the building. References Bibliography * . 27th edition ( Hinrichsen No. E093) of classic guidebooks. Probably referred to passim in all post 1880 editions of this guide. External links * Mountain huts i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Funifor
An aerial lift, also known as a cable car or ropeway, is a means of cable transport in which ''cabins'', ''cars'', '' gondolas'', or open chairs are hauled above the ground by means of one or more cables. Aerial lift systems are frequently employed in a mountainous territory where roads are relatively difficult to build and use, and have seen extensive use in mining. Aerial lift systems are relatively easy to move and have been used to cross rivers and ravines. In more recent times, the cost-effectiveness and flexibility of aerial lifts have seen an increase of gondola lift being integrated into urban public transport systems. Types Aerial tramway An aerial tramway, aerial tram (American English) or a cable car (British English), uses one or two stationary ropes for support while a separate moving rope provides propulsion. The grip of an aerial tramway is permanently fixed onto the propulsion rope. Aerial trams used for urban transport include the Roosevelt Island Tramwa ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Monterosa Ski
The Monterosa Ski is an Italian ski resort, at the foot of Monte Rosa the second tallest mountain in the Alps, which links three valleys, located largely in the Aosta Valley and the remainder in Piedmont. Much of the area consists of easy and intermediate skiing, but the area around the Passo dei Salati and especially the steep slopes in Alagna Valsesia are a major and very famous destination for freeride skiers and snow-boarders. Description The area takes its name from the huge and spectacular Monte Rosa massif as the heads of its three constituent valleys are located within this group. These valleys are the Val d'Ayas and the Lys Valley, located within the Aosta Valley, and Alagna Valsesia in the Valsesia Valley, in Piedmont. The connections between the valleys are at the Bettaforca Pass (Ayas and Lys), and the Passo dei Salati (Lys and Valsesia). These connections are susceptible to closure in the case of high winds. Since 2010, most of the lift system is open in su ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gondola Lift
A gondola lift is a means of cable transport and type of aerial lift which is supported and propelled by cables from above. It consists of a loop of steel wire rope that is strung between two stations, sometimes over intermediate supporting towers. The cable is driven by a bullwheel in a terminal, which is typically connected to an engine or electric motor. It is often considered a ''continuous system'' since it features a haul rope which continuously moves and circulates around two terminal stations. In contrast, an aerial tramway operates solely with fixed grips and simply shuttles back and forth between two end terminals. The capacity, cost, and functionality of a gondola lift will differ dramatically depending on the combination of cables used for support and haulage and the type of grip (detachable or fixed). Because of the proliferation of such systems in the Alps, the and are also used in English-language texts. The systems may also be referred to as cable car ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Valsesia
Valsesia (; Walser German: ''Tseschrutol'') is a group of valleys in the north-east of Piedmont in the Province of Vercelli, Italy; the principal valley is that of the river Sesia. The major towns located here are Varallo Sesia, Borgosesia, Quarona and Valduggia; tourist villages include Alagna Valsesia, Rima San Giuseppe, Carcoforo and Scopello. While the valley mainly belongs to the province of Vercelli three of its ''comuni A (; : , ) is an administrative division of Italy, roughly equivalent to a township or municipality. It is the third-level administrative division of Italy, after regions () and provinces (). The can also have the City status in Italy, titl ...'', namely Romagnano Sesia, Prato Sesia and Grignasco, are part of the province of Novara; however, they are not historically part of Valsesia but only geographically. Business There are some industries in the lower towns of Varallo, Borgosesia, Quarona and Valduggia. These are mainly the t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Salati
Salati is a surname. The Salati surname is generally considered to be of Italian origin. Ancestral records date the surname back many centuries in Italy. It has been suggested that the ancient root of the Salati surname derives from Pharaoh Salitis, who ruled Egypt and who founded the 15th Dynasty. Giuseppe Salati, ''L'Antica Gioi'' - Historical informations, 1911, published by "La Meridionale", Bari, Italy Notable people with the surname include: * Alessandro Salati ( - 1509), Bishop of Minori from 1498 to 1509 * Armando Salati (1884–1963), Italian Vice Consul to the United States * Enrico Salati (c1790-1869}, Prime Minister of the Duchy of Parma from 1849 to 1859 * Giovan M Salati (1796–1879), Napoleonic soldier * Giuseppe Salati (1847-1930), author of L'Antica Gioi * Octavio M. Salati (1914–2001), Professor of Electrical Engineering at the University of Pennsylvania In history * La Cappella Madonna della Grazia (c1600) the historic Salati family chapel in G ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gressoney-La-Trinité
Gressoney-La-Trinité (; Gressoney or ''Greschòney Oberteil''; ) is a town or ''comune, commune'' and renowned alpine resort at the foot of Monte Rosa in the Lys (Dora Baltea), Lys Valley, which is part of the Aosta Valley region of Northwest Italy. Geography Gressoney-La-Trinité is located at 1,627 metres (5,338 ft) Height above mean sea level, above sea level, it has the highest elevation of any inhabited place in the Lys Valley. History file:Greschoneititsch.jpg, left, Inscription in Walser German dedicated to Henrich Welf, a native of Gressoney-La-Trinité, president of the ''Walser Kulturzentrum''. Walser people settled in the upper Lys Valley from the 12th century onwards. Historically, Gressoney-Saint-Jean and Gressoney-La-Trinité have been two separate ''Comune, communes''. From 1928 until 1946, the two communes were unified and officially named Gressoney (AO), Gressoney. From 1939 to 1946, the name was Italianization, Italianized into ''Gressonei''. After WW ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
