GUIDE 3 CIME

Michele Zandegiacomo

“I’m Michele Zandegiacomo; as well as being President of the Alpine Guides Association Tre Cime di Lavaredo, I am a mountain guide, rope‑work instructor, Alpine Rescue technician, helicopter rescue technician with SUEM 118, and AINEVA surveyor.”

Alex Pivirotto

“My name is Alex Pivirotto. I was born in Pieve di Cadore on June 16, 1983. My passion for the mountains began at age 13, when I started exploring them with some friends from Calalzo. Year after year, the desire to explore led me to challenge ever more demanding peaks, climbing my first classic sixth‑grade rock routes. At the same time, I started ski mountaineering. In 2002 I joined the Alpine Rescue service, and later the Ragni Rock Group of Pieve di Cadore, which I presided over from 2010 to 2016. In 2006, after passing the selections, I began the course to become an Aspiring Mountain Guide, eventually becoming a certified Mountain Guide in 2010. Over these years, my alpine activity has greatly expanded: I have repeated many routes in the Dolomites and beyond, made first ski descents in the Marmarole and Antelao groups, opened new mixed climbing routes, and done winter ascents of classic routes. Between 2013 and 2014, I became a helicopter‑rescue technician and a National Instructor for Alpine Guides. In recent years, I have had the opportunity to share my passion and knowledge with many people, organizing courses and training days, and introducing even the youngest ones to life in the mountains. See you soon among our beloved crags!”

Roberto Canzan

“My name is Roberto Canzan. I was born in Belluno and have been passionately practicing alpinism since 1975. I became a Mountain Guide in 1985, and I am also a helicopter‑rescue technician and a canyon rescue technician. I also work in rope systems. Over my career I have climbed over 800 mountain routes, including about a hundred new ones, some in winter conditions. I have taken part in three expeditions in Patagonia, during which I opened two new demanding routes. I will be pleased to share with you my experience and passion for the mountains.”

Flavio Fiori

“My name is Flavio Fiori, I’m 35 years old, and I was born and raised in Calalzo di Cadore. I am currently President of the Ragni Rock Group and since 2010 part of the Alpine Rescue team at the Pieve di Cadore station. Since childhood, my passion for my home territory has driven me to explore its mountains, starting with easy trails and gradually tackling steeper faces, expanding my horizons across many Dolomite peaks. In recent years I have extended my adventures to the Western Alps, climbing some of the most beautiful and classic peaks above 4,000 meters. I practice mountaineering in all its forms, throughout the year: from ski mountaineering to rock climbing, from ice falls to high‑altitude glaciers. I decided to turn this passion into a profession, to teach, transmit and share the unique emotions that only the mountain can offer.”

Giuliano Baracco

“My name is Giuliano and I am a mountain enthusiast in every sense. The mountain environment has always fascinated me from every aspect, and all year round I devote myself to a wide range of activities: trekking, mountaineering, climbing, mountain running, mountain biking, alpine skiing and ski mountaineering. My work allows me to live immersed in nature, in a context rich in interest both from anthropological and morphological perspectives. I’m a member of the Alpine Rescue at Pieve di Cadore station and of the Ragni Rock Group, a historic association of climbers, alpinists, and mountain lovers in my region. My goal is to share with those who walk with me the pleasure of living in a wonderful area, rich in history and beauty. I believe there is a mountain for everyone: it’s not only about reaching the summit, but about enjoying everything that comes before and around it. The first step is to learn to walk on a trail, recognize the signs of nature, feel comfortable in the mountain environment, orient yourself and have fun in harmony with nature. As a mid‑mountain guide, instructor of Nordic walking and mountain biking, I can offer you my experience to approach the mountains in different ways. Together, based on your needs and experience, we’ll choose the most suitable hike – not just to practice the sport, but to really know and fully live this extraordinary environment.”