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Ski Season
ODR Programs for Winter Ski Season 2004/2005:
Cortina offers Snow Rafting, Bob on Ice, Snowshoeing, Moonlight Sledding
and Crazy Sled.
Winter
rental equipment:
Carving skis, snow blades, snowboards, boots and poles.
Ski/snowboard magnetic box type roof racks, snowboards and luggage.
Equipment maintenance:
Bring in your skis/snowboards for a tune up or waxing! New binding
mountings available.
Daily discounted ski passes to Piancavallo Ski Resort
available in December.
Ski lessons at Piancavallo every Saturday for children and adults from
beginner
level to racer level. Sign up now to get your slot.
Piancavallo Ski Season Information
Crazy Sled
Cortina Olympic bobsled run is also
ideal for what we certainly couldn’t leave out of our proposed series
of sports: sled racing. In order to make it possible and perfectly
safe for anyone to participate, just the last part of the run about
500 meters (1.500 Feet) is used for this sport. 
The start point is just above the large “S” curves: the run’s two
most spectacular curves. Beside, of course, the sled, participants
will also be provided with full-face helmet and elbow guards. Participants
will be started off one at a time, and each participant’s run time
will be duly recorded. At the end at the day, a graph will be prepared
showing how the participants performed. Crazy sled is particularly
ideal activity for groups of friends who want to enjoy the thrill
of going fast and also the enjoyment of engaging in some friendly
competition.
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The contractor supplies the following
equipment
Sled, elbow guards and full face helmet
The participants must bring
Items suitable for the winter weather conditions
Clothing, Gloves and Shoes.
Age limit
Participants must be at least 15 yrs old
Period
December to February
Starlight
Sledding,
“Sledding under the stars”
With the Starlight Sled program you enjoy a wonderful, dynamic after
– dinner evening on the snow with your friends. First you go up the
mountain to enjoy a bird’s eye view of Cortina with its night lights,
and then, wearing your protective helmet with its illuminated front
flash light, you take a thrilling ride down to the valley on winter
sports most “fun" vehicle, the sled. If the atmospheric conditions
are right, you can also stop at Cortina’s astronomical observatory for
a visit and have a view of the stars.
The contractor supplies
Sled and helmet with flash light.
The participants must bring
Items suitable for the winter
weather conditions Clothing,
Gloves and Shoes.
Minimum requirement
15 yrs of age
Period
December to March
Snow Rafting
In this breathtaking downhill-run, participants
ride a rubber raft down the snow-covered hill located below the Olympic
Ski jump. When the raft is ideally loaded (8 passengers), it can reach
a speed of almost 90 Km/hr (56 Mph) after having gone just a few meters.
When the raft reaches the long flat terminal area, the guides apply
the brakes and bring the raft to a gentle stop. Apart form the provided
helmets; no special wearing apparel is required.
The contractor supplies
Helmet and Raft
Participants must bring
Items suitable for the winter
weather conditions Clothing,
Gloves and Shoes.
Required requisites
Participants must be at least 15 years old.
Period
December to March
Snow Rafting Run
Distance
190 meters (600 Feet)
Run Time
20 seconds
Maximum Speed
90 km/h (56 Mph)
Minimum Age
15 yrs
Snow Riding Trips
Ski the beautiful white peaked Alps of Europe.
Germany, Austria, and Italy. We’ll take you there and supply you with
the equipment you need. We have ski and snowboard equipment, even sleighs
for the little ones. Enjoy all the beauty winter has offers. From the
fresh powdered slopes to the half pipe runs. Etc….
Snow Shoeing,
“Ciaspes”
This is trekking trough the woods and in the hills, in place’s you can’t
visit in the wintertime unless you have a good pair of Snowshoes (Ciaspes).
Snowshoes (Ciaspes) let you “float” on the surface of the snow, thus
allowing you to easily and fully enjoy trekking among the beauty of
nature. A guide selects the most suitable trail to follow, according
to the type of group and weather conditions. Each group consists of
at least 6 people.
The Contractor Will Supply
Snowshoes (Ciaspes), Telescoping walking sticks and Gaiters.
The Participants Must Bring
Items suitable for the winter
weather conditions Clothing,
Gloves and Shoes.
Required Requisites
Participants must be at least 15 yrs old
Period
December to April
Taxi Bob – On Ice
Thanks to Taxi Bob, the thrill and emotion of speed on
ice – once only reserved for legendary sports figures – is something
which anyone can now experience, and in perfect safety. Since Cortina’s
Olympic Bob Run and modern 4 – man racing bobsleds are used, Taxi bob
is almost like participating in a real race.
Besides the pilot and a brakeman – both professionals – the bobsled
carries two passengers, who are previously issued suits, helmets and
belts, and are asked not to wear bulky shoes (padded after – ski boots,
etc. ).
The contractors supply the following:
Helmet, safety belt, thermal suit
Participants must bring their own following
items:
Gloves and not to wear bulky shoes (padded after – ski boots, etc.).
Required requisites:
Participants must be at least 16 yrs of age and have no heart problems.
Period:
From early December to half February.
Taxi bob Run: Distance 1350 meters (4.000 Feet)
Run Time 60-62 seconds
Maximum Speed 115 km/h (72 Mph)
Minimum Age 16 yrs
Trekking with Snowshoes and Sled,
“Ciaspes and Cocio”
Some of the itineraries provide both Snowshoes
(Ciaspes) trekking and some  nice,
exciting downhill Sledding (Cocio). This fun-packed, unforgettable experience
can be enjoyed either during the day, starting off the morning, or during
the evening, starting off at sundown and, later, either trekking by
moonlight or by the light of practical, miner’s type, forehead-mounted
flash light. Each group consists of at least 6 people.
The Contractor will supply
Snowshoes (Ciaspes), Telescoping walking sticks, Gaiters, Sled (Cocio)
and helmet with flash light.
The participants must bring
Items suitable for the winter weather conditions Clothing, Gloves and
Shoes.
Required requisites
Participants must be at least 15 yrs old
Period
December to April
“Ciaspes, Folada and Cocio”
This is the culinary version of “Ciaspes and Cocio” where, after having
made an invigorating climb with the Snowshoes (Ciaspes), the group takes
a nice break at a characteristic shelter to try a few typical dishes
(Folada) and they toast their departure with a bracing shot of grappa.
The excursion ends with an exhilarating downhill Sled (Cocio) ride.
The Contractor will supply
Snowshoes (Ciaspes), Telescoping walking sticks, Gaiters, Sled (Cocio)
and helmet with flash light.
The participants must bring
Items suitable for the winter weather conditions Clothing, Gloves and
Shoes.
Required requisites
Participants must be at least 15 yrs old
Period
December to April
Piancavallo "Nevelandia"
(Snow Land)
Children 2 to 6 of age.
This is where the young ones can play and get familiar with snow. There
are obstacles courses, inflatable toys (Bouncing Castles) and toys to
slide on the snow. All this is done under the supervision of the parent.
The area is closed
off to the rest of the ski slopes and is set up to provide a safe/secure
play
area for the children.
2 to 6 of Age. Use of all available Toys, Ski Lift and Slopes with in
the fenced
off area designated to "Nevelandia" (Snow Land)
Entrance Fees 2003/2004:
2 Hour Pass - Euro 5.00
3 Hour Pass - Euro 6.00
4 Hour Pass - Euro 7.00
5 Hour Pass - Euro 7.50
Daily Pass - Euro 8.00
Seasonal Pass - Euro 60.00
Photo gallery of Nevelandia
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