Snowshoeing on Etna - Snow Party

January 21/22, 2017 
Two days on the snowy slopes of Etna to have fun and meet up on Europe's largest and wildest volcano. We will be immersed in the white snow, wandering through forests of birch, beech, and Corsican pine. The weekend includes two excursions: on Saturday, we'll explore the South side, from “Rifugio Santa Barbara – Monte Denza”, and on Sunday, the North-East side in the area of Monti Sartorius - Rifugio Citelli. Each excursion lasts approximately 5 hours.

Fee: € 30,00 (includes guide services, RCT insurance, snowshoe rental, and organization)
Other expenses: € 50,00 - Includes: overnight stay in a rural house, Saturday dinner, and Sunday breakfast.
Expenses do not include: packed lunches for Saturday and Sunday, and fuel costs for travel.
Meeting point: Saturday, January 21, at 09:15 AM in Nicolosi (CT), Piazza V. Emanuele.
End of excursion: Sunday, January 22, at 05:00 PM in Milo (CT)
Travel: private cars
Difficulty: moderate
Route: loop
Max number of participants: 15
Booking deadline: January 18, 2017
Required equipment: trekking clothing, rain jacket, gaiters, small backpack, trekking boots, flashlight, wool hat, sweater, windbreaker, gloves, 1 liter of water, (snow chains for drivers)
Notes: the excursion may be subject to changes due to unpredictable natural events; in such cases, an alternative route will be taken if possible.
Option to participate in individual days only, € 20,00 including snowshoe rental.
Guide: SalvatoreMarletta:
  contact 3334987946
Email: [email protected]; [email protected]