It seems like those crafty Italians are always coming up with really cool ways to enjoy the great outdoors. Flying down a military mountain pass with 18 hairpin turns and 5 tunnels in a real-life Mario Kart style race is just the icing on the cake.

The video below is of a trike race down San Boldo Pass in northern Italy. The pass is completely paved, and consists of 18 hairpin turns and 5 tunnels. The POV footage of the race really looks like a Mario Kart race come to life.

It’s just missing some wacky Nintendo characters, floating mystery boxes, a catchy soundtrack, and those flying blue shells of death that seem to always hit me as soon as I take first place…

Matt Lorelli is a dedicated ski enthusiast and prolific writer whose passion for snow sports shines through in every piece. Originally from Middletown, Delaware, Matt's love for skiing blossomed during...