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07/02/2020
Milan, 6th February 2020_There are those who have invented a folding ski for true sportsmen ready for anything, those who have saved a mountain village from extinction, those who have conceived a winter holiday that can be organized with just a few clicks, those who have been able to describe the daily life of a ski resort from a very original point of view. These are the intuitions, the "visions" which emerged from the Lagazuoi Winning Ideas Mountain Awards, the original project of Lagazuoi EXPO Dolomiti. The exhibition and cultural centre located at the top station of the Lagazuoi cable car crowned the winners of the first edition.
Category: Mountain clothing and equipment
The best proposals for technical clothing and equipment suitable for particular altitudes and climatic conditions.
FIRST PLACE
Folding Ski Ibex-Tactix by Elan_Wood core with carbon inserts and steel blades. Designed for a comfortable transportation on snow, rocks and mixed terrains. A product that combines excellent handling and comfort with high performance during the descent.
SECOND PLACE
B Cure Laser Sport_The 'portable' laser therapy that relieves pain and treats the cause. It is an effective and natural device for the treatment of orthopaedic problems and pains resulting from inflammation and acute or chronic sports injuries.
JOINT THIRD PLACE
Futurelight collection by The North Face_The most advanced technology for waterproof outdoor clothing. It has a nanostructure that allows for the passage of air, guaranteeing greater ventilation and breathability without sacrificing waterproofness and resistance.
JOINT THIRD PLACE
D-Air Ski Evolution Man by Dainese_It consists of a hybrid structure equipped with GPS and gyroscope capable of perceiving the loss of balance and ensuring the protection of athletes. Already used by Lindsey Vonn, Sofia Goggia and Matthias Mayer.
Category: Mountain tourism and sustainability
Economy, environment, culture: new values for the mountain territories. Forms of tourism that satisfy the needs of travellers and the places where they stay, at the same time safeguarding and enhancing the opportunities for the future.
FIRST PLACE
Donne di montagna, albergo diffuso di Ornica_Ornica, a small village in the Brembana Valley, was in danger of extinction. It was for this reason that the local cooperative, Donne di Montagna, (Women of the Mountains) decided to look for a solution: today, with its scattered hotel and the involvement of all its inhabitants, the village is a model.
SECOND PLACE
Vigezzina Centovalli_A slow journey to give yourself the time to discover a territory offering a wealth of surprises. From Domodossola to Locarno: 52 km of road, with 2 countries, 83 bridges and 31 tunnels to discover in a little under two hours.
THIRD PLACE
Naturavalp_The inhabitants, breeders, farmers, artisans and tourist operators of the Valpelline have decided to collaborate in breathing life into a large-scale project which will enable them to become active protagonists in their community's choices for development and, above all, proud of the places in which they live.
Category: Digital innovation & Apps
Ideas for renewing your mountain experience. From sport to tourism, the world of the mountains unfolds through digital innovation and technologies.
FIRST PLACE
Snowit_This innovative online platform groups together the ski resorts' tourist facilities: online skipasses, equipment rental, skiing lessons, dinner at a baita (mountain lodge) offering discounts for intense holiday experiences.
SECOND PLACE
Safe App_Decision-making experts from the Trentino developed a technology based on big data in collaboration with the Polizia di Stato (the Italian state police force) and with the ski slope operators of the region. A web platform that enables the recording and storing of data relating to accidents on the ski slope, making on-slope rescue operations more effective.
THIRD PLACE
GeoResQ_A geolocation service capable of forwarding distress calls, dedicated to mountain enthusiasts and lovers of open-air sports. The service is run by the Corpo Nazionale Soccorso Alpino e Speleologico (National Mountain Rescue and Speleological Corps) (CNSAS) and promoted by the Club Alpino Italiano (CAI).
Category: Mountain Short Films
Stories, faces, emotions, high altitude routes, told through the eyes of a cine camera and the sensitivity of a film director
FIRST PLACE
Stations_A film that "transforms the images of the activity of a winter ski resort into abstractions, sensations and emotions and shows the unsuccessful attempts made by humans to tame the almost supernatural mountains".
SECOND PLACE
The Pinnacle of Rush_The adrenaline-charged Speed Riding, narrated through Ueli Kestenhols‘ daring challenges.
THIRD PLACE
Carano non è Pamplona_There are no tourists here and no decorated cows. Just a shepherd and his old friends to lead 145 cows to pasture. The gate opens at 6 a.m. and the rush to the high pastures begins.
The award-winning projects of each category will be exhibited from 21st February to 31st March 2020 at the Lagazuoi Expo Dolomiti, the innovative exhibition and conference centre on Mt. Lagazuoi in Cortina d'Ampezzo.
Development and coordination of special projects Lagazuoi Expo Dolomiti and DOC-COM Press Office