23rd Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
Fiorelli's Footsteps

John and I climbed Pizzo Badile via the Ruta Fiorelli, a pioneer of the Italian alps. His style can only be described as ballsy. Long runouts on tedious terrain put us at the peak in a brewing storm. The views were obscured by a whiteout.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 08.2023
Date Uploaded: 10.2025
Photo Location: Italy
Camera: Canon EOS Rebel SL3
Copyright: © Ian Hill