During the First World War, supplying troops on the front lines was one of the top priorities and one of the biggest challenges for all armies. Just imagine what it meant to transport large quantities of food and drinks to the trenches with the constant risk of being hit by enemy bombs and bullets, often resulting in the rations not reaching their destination due to the enormous risks involved. These trips were mainly made possible thanks to the help and effort of animals, but not just any animal - the symbol of the Alpini, the mule. However, the protagonists of our story are not the mules but seven donkeys who, also useful in transporting supplies, found themselves over 2000 meters up in the Mandrone Refuge, completely stranded with snow exceeding four meters in height and limited provisions that would not have allowed them to survive the December cold. Their rescue was vital, at least according to the quartermasters stationed in Edolo, who continuously demanded that these poor donkeys return to the valley. This is where Fabrizio Battanta's adventure begins, as he and a small group of Alpines put in their maximum effort to ensure that these donkeys arrive safely in the plains. Despite adversities and unforeseen events, and after countless efforts, they fortunately managed to reach the Garibaldi Refuge from where, through a cable car, they were able to transport the exhausted animals to the quartermasters.