Recent content by skiman

In case you haven't seen it, there is a low mileage black manual 4200 advertised on this forum for £10,000. I have no connection with the member. Good luck in your search.

Easy to work up a thirst in the Dolomite sunshine. A magical place.

I'm shocked and saddened to learn of this. For me SI has embodied the best features of an independent specialist - run by enthusiasts for their fellow enthusiasts. Sincere thanks to Matt, Ash and everyone at SI for their excellent work in the past and very best of luck in your quest to...

The drive up to Passo di Giau is an amazing experience - especially in winter, when for the last couple of miles to the top of the pass, the road zig-zags across a vast snow field. Often the snow will several feet above road level and you're left peering at the mountain views through the tops...

I'm so pleased that you enjoyed the drive along the Val di Solda to Sulden and the Ortler. Seeing your video brought back some fond memories and just a tinge of regret - when we did the journey it was in a rather nasty hire car, sadly lacking the style of a 4200.

Felt a lot like Christmas in the Italian mountains last week.

Reminds me of Bob Monkhouse: "When I die I want to go peacefully in my sleep - as my grandfather did - not screaming in terror like his 47 passengers."

Have a great night! Hopefully no AA vans will be needed.

3200 reg (possibly) OWN 2M in Glinton near Peterborough today.

Sadly, Scaf's experience in June (above) is not unusual. I've had similar soggy and disappointing days in early summer - last time I drove Passo Pordi in June the whole day was torrential rain with murky low cloud at the top.

Re. closed passes: I frequently drive around the Dolomites and Austrian Alps in winter ski season and almost all passes and through routes are kept open/cleared promptly, even after substantial snowfalls. Driving basic rental cars, on dozens of trips, I have only ever needed snow chains once...

Some great footage for mountain addicts. Looking forward to future posts!

Finding another way to enjoy going green . . .

@dgmx5 my trip wasn't long ago, so I don't think there's much to add.