Lake Garda and the Dolomites at shoulder season

Found myself in the Dolomites at the final stage of a three-part, three-week trip to Italy (first two stages included meeting/visiting long lost family in Basilicata, and racing the Italy Divide bikepacking race from Pompei to Riva del Garda).

Hotels and rifugios were cheap ahead of the summer tourist season, though some restaurants had limited hours or were closed outright in more remote regions. That spring weather was chasing and threatening rain daily, but ended up very lucky, with large windows for day-hikes every day. The clouds made for some dramatic photos. Let me know what you think.