Rocky Mountains

Defined by the indigenous First Nations as the backbone of the world, the Rocky Mountains have always held a deeply spiritual role in the collective imagination, linked to their overflowing nature, bursting with impetus and grandeur. Over time, following the arrival of Europeans, a fantastical connotation emerged. It all began a little over a century ago, when the first tourist facility was built. It was given the name “Castle in the Mountains.” A combination of words that resonates in the mind like a powerful echo, surprisingly evoking the great films of Studio Ghibli (in particular, “Spirited Away” and “Howl’s Moving Castle”). Perhaps the indigenous people of North America were precursors, or at the very least, an important source of inspiration for the great poets of the Land of the Rising Sun.
Indeed, these lands exude a sense of wonder, inducing a strong connection with the land. According to some historical finds, part of the native population may have arrived from eastern Asia. It’s no coincidence that in some of the most iconic places, Chinese mythology has merged with local beliefs: between monstrous creatures and ancestral presences.