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First Light: extraordinary winter ascent by Hayden Kennedy and Jesse Huey
11/12/2013 - Alpinism
First Light: extraordinary winter ascent by Hayden Kennedy and Jesse Huey
The trailer for the film First light, starring the talented alpinists Hayden Kennedy and Jesse Huey.
Sardinia: Doloverre di Surtana, 4 new rock climbs
11/12/2013 - Climbing
Sardinia: Doloverre di Surtana, 4 new rock climbs
Maurizio Oviglia covers the latest news about Doloverre di Surtana, the most popular multi-pitch climbing area in Sardinia.
Rossana Podestà has left us
10/12/2013 - Alpinism
Rossana Podestà has left us
Rossana Podestà died in Rome today aged 79. The famous Italian actress was also life partner of Walter Bonatti.
Climbing in Val Pennavaire - Albenga
10/12/2013 - Climbing
Climbing in Val Pennavaire - Albenga
Marco Balda introduces the climbing in Val Pennavaire (Liguria), also known as Albenga. With 1,300 routes and 41 crags, this is one of the most popular climbing areas in Italy.
Ermanno Salvaterra and the Torre Egger attempt in Patagonia
09/12/2013 - Alpinism
Ermanno Salvaterra and the Torre Egger attempt in Patagonia
Italian alpinist Ermanno Salvaterra recounts his recent attempt up the West Face of Torre Egger in Patagonia, carried out with Tomas Franchini, Paolo Grisa and Francesco Salvaterra in November. During the last expedition days Tomas Franchini and Francesco Salvaterra made...
Ghost Dog on Sasso Pordoi in the Dolomites by Corrado Pesce and Jeff Mercier
09/12/2013 - Alpinism
Ghost Dog on Sasso Pordoi in the Dolomites by Corrado Pesce and Jeff Mercier
Corrado Korra Pesce and Jeff Mercier have climbed Ghost Dog (WI6 XR/M5/6a 800m) a probable new ice and mixed route up the West Face of Sass Pordoi in the Dolomites.
Gabriele Moroni sends 8C boulder at Chironico
07/12/2013 - Climbing
Gabriele Moroni sends 8C boulder at Chironico
At Chironico in Switzerland Gabriele Moroni has sent his first 8C boulder problem, Insanity of Grandeur first climbed last year by Dai Koyamada.
Adam Ondra and Vasil Vasil, the third 9b+ interview
06/12/2013 - Interviews
Adam Ondra and Vasil Vasil, the third 9b+ interview
Interview with Czech climber Adam Ondra after his first ascent of Vasil Vasil 9b+ at Sloup in the Czech Republic. This is Ondra's third 9b+ after Change and La Dura Dura.
Ben Bransby and The Parthian Shot video
06/12/2013 - Climbing
Ben Bransby and The Parthian Shot video
The video of Ben Bransby making the first repeat of The Parthian Shot at Burbage South, England, after the crucial flake was damaged in 2011.
La Montagna di Babele at Padova: theatre, exhibitions, cinema and events
05/12/2013 - Events
La Montagna di Babele at Padova: theatre, exhibitions, cinema and events
On Saturday 7th and Sunday 8th of December the first edition of La Montagna di Babele will take place in Padua, Italy. Highline with Armin Holzer and Ale D'Emilia, the theatre piece "A way of being, words by and about...
Alex Honnold and Peter Croft - video interview
05/12/2013 - Climbing
Alex Honnold and Peter Croft - video interview
Video interview with Alex Honnold and Pete Croft who talk about their climbing and their solo ascents without a rope.
Torri di Canolo, new rock climb in Italys' Aspromonte
05/12/2013 - Climbing
Torri di Canolo, new rock climb in Italys' Aspromonte
Rosario Cammara and Fabio Failla have made the first ascent of Tutto in una notte di luna piena (7a, 110m), a new rock climb on the Torri di Canolo, Aspromonte, Calabria, southern Italy.
Dutch expedition makes first ascent of NE Face of Great Walls of China
04/12/2013 - Alpinism
Dutch expedition makes first ascent of NE Face of Great Walls of China
On 16/08/2013 Bas Visscher, Vincent Perrin and Bas van der Smeede from Holland made the first ascent of Double Trouble (TD-, AI4, 800m) up the North-east face of the Great Walls of China (circa 5120m) in the Kokshaal-Too massif in...
Video: Paige Claassen in Japan
04/12/2013 - Climbing
Video: Paige Claassen in Japan
The video of American climber Paige Claassen and her Japanese stage of the Lead Now Tour.
Kyzyl Asker South Pillar - interview with Nicolas Favresse
03/12/2013 - Alpinism
Kyzyl Asker South Pillar - interview with Nicolas Favresse
Interview with Nicolas Favresse after the ascent, carried out together with Sean Villaneuva, Stéphane Hanssens and Evrard Wendenbaum, of the South Pillar of Kyzyl Asker (China) last September.
Ice climbing basics video: ice screw placement, anchors and V-threads
03/12/2013 - Alpinism
Ice climbing basics video: ice screw placement, anchors and V-threads
The video by Petzl that demonstrates proper ice screw placement technique, as well as how to set an anchor and a v-thread in waterfall ice.

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