Photo: @ChrisBurkard The small town of Santa Magdalena is a perfect mixture between snowy jagged peaks and rolling grass pastures. The best times to explore its hidden treasures are in the early spring or late fall as the surrounding foliage produces its vibrant colors. I can only imagine what it must have been like growing up in a place as magical as the italian dolomites. The quaint villages and rich mountaineering history make it one of the birth places of alpinism.