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Roger Schäli and Marcel Schenk climb Lila Luna, direct start to Sot la sesa at Mulegns
16/02/2021 - Alpinism
Roger Schäli and Marcel Schenk climb Lila Luna, direct start to Sot la sesa at Mulegns
Swiss mountaineers Roger Schäli and Marcel Schenk have made the first ascent of Lila Luna, a direct start to the classic icefall Sot la sesa at Mulegns in Switzerland.
Sean Villanueva and the magical Moonwalk Traverse of Fitz Roy skyline solo in Patagonia
15/02/2021 - Interviews
Sean Villanueva and the magical Moonwalk Traverse of Fitz Roy skyline solo in Patagonia
Interview with Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll after the Fitz Roy Traverse in Patagonia, carried out solo from 5 to 10 February and christened the Moonwalk Traverse by the Belgian mountaineer. This is only the second time that the iconic skyline of Patagonia has been climbed in its entirety in a single...
Two spectacular new icefalls in Dolomites, directly opposite Tre Cime di Lavaredo
15/02/2021 - Alpinism
Two spectacular new icefalls in Dolomites, directly opposite Tre Cime di Lavaredo
South Tyrolean mountain guides Manuel and Martin Baumgartner have established Eisradius and Last Minute, two new ice climbs in Rienztal (Höhlensteintal) with spectacular panorama onto the Tre Cime di Lavaredo described as 'probably one of the most beautiful views in the Dolomites.’
Iker Pou establishes 9a+ on Mallorca, Jorge Díaz-Rullo repeats La Rambla at Siurana
14/02/2021 - Climbing
Iker Pou establishes 9a+ on Mallorca, Jorge Díaz-Rullo repeats La Rambla at Siurana
Spanish climbers Iker Pou and Jorge Díaz-Rullo have both recently redpointed 9a+: Pou made the first ascent of Gran Guggenheim on the island of Mallorca, while Díaz-Rullo repeated La Rambla at Siurana.
Mountaineering in Antarctica with Gianluca Cavalli, Manrico Dell'Agnola, Marcello Sanguineti
13/02/2021 - Alpinism
Mountaineering in Antarctica with Gianluca Cavalli, Manrico Dell'Agnola, Marcello Sanguineti
The third and final episode of the Karpos web series 'Antarctica: beyond the end of the world' featuring Italian mountaineers Gianluca Cavalli, Manrico Dell'Agnola and Marcello Sanguineti mountaineering in the Antarctic.
Sean Villanueva completes astounding solo of Fitz Roy Traverse in Patagonia
12/02/2021 - Alpinism
Sean Villanueva completes astounding solo of Fitz Roy Traverse in Patagonia
Belgian climber Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll has made a solo ascent of the Fitz Roy Traverse in Patagonia. This is one of the most important climbs ever carried out in Patagonia.
Antarctica: exploration and research with Gianluca Cavalli, Manrico Dell'Agnola, Marcello Sanguineti
11/02/2021 - Alpinism
Antarctica: exploration and research with Gianluca Cavalli, Manrico Dell'Agnola, Marcello Sanguineti
The second episode of the Karpos web series 'Antarctica: beyond the end of the world' featuring the Italian mountaineers Gianluca Cavalli, Manrico Dell'Agnola and Marcello Sanguineti exploring fjords, valleys, and glaciers with kayaks, skis, and sleds.
Ski Mountaineering World Cup: Axelle Gachet-Mollaret, Matteo Eydallin, Marianne Fatton, Oriol Cardona Coll triumph in Flaine
11/02/2021 - Competitions
Ski Mountaineering World Cup: Axelle Gachet-Mollaret, Matteo Eydallin, Marianne Fatton, Oriol Cardona Coll triumph in Flaine
Last weekend Axelle Gachet-Mollaret and Matteo Eydallin won the Individual category of the third stage of the 2020/2021 Ski Mountaineering World Cup in Flaine, France. The Sprint event was won by Marianne Fatton and Oriol Cardona Coll.
Adam Ondra, Tommy Caldwell talk climbing Dawn Wall, El Capitan et al
10/02/2021 - Climbing
Adam Ondra, Tommy Caldwell talk climbing Dawn Wall, El Capitan et al
Watch Tommy Caldwell and Adam Ondra discussing the Dawn Wall on El Capitan in Yosemite, talking about their climbing and more.
Simon Lorenzi establishes Soudain seul at Fontainebleau and proposes 9A boulder
10/02/2021 - Climbing
Simon Lorenzi establishes Soudain seul at Fontainebleau and proposes 9A boulder
Belgian rock climber Simon Lorenzi has freed the sit start to Big Island at Fontainebleau in France, calling the extension Soudain seul and grading it 9A.
Paralpinism in Patagonia: French flight off Aiguille de l’S
10/02/2021 - Alpinism
Paralpinism in Patagonia: French flight off Aiguille de l’S
Watch elite French High Mountain Military Group mountaineers climb and fly off Aiguille de l’S in Patagonia. The paralpinism feat was carried out on 8 February 2020.
Farewell to Cala Cimenti and Patrick Negro
09/02/2021 - Alpinism
Farewell to Cala Cimenti and Patrick Negro
Carlo Alberto Cimenti, best known as Cala, and Patrick Negro perished yesterday in an avalanche while skiing in the mountains of Susa Valley in Italy.
Still no news about missing K2 climbers Juan Pablo Mohr, Muhammad Ali Sadpara, John Snorri
08/02/2021 - Alpinism
Still no news about missing K2 climbers Juan Pablo Mohr, Muhammad Ali Sadpara, John Snorri
Search continues for the mountaineers Juan Pablo Mohr, Muhammad Ali Sadpara and John Snorri, missing on K2 since last Friday. Reconnaissance flights carried out by Pakistani military helicopters proved unsuccessful. In the meantime, two relatives of Ali Sadpara will climb K2 to try to locate the mountaineers.
Missing on K2 Juan Pablo Mohr, Muhammad Ali Sadpara, John Snorri
06/02/2021 - Alpinism
Missing on K2 Juan Pablo Mohr, Muhammad Ali Sadpara, John Snorri
Climbers Juan Pablo Mohr, Muhammad Ali Sadpara and John Snorri are currently missing on K2. The three mountaineers were last seen engaged in their push to reach the summit of the second highest mountain in the world.
Atanas Skatov dies in a fall on K2
05/02/2021 - Alpinism
Atanas Skatov dies in a fall on K2
Bulgarian climber Atanas Skatov has died while descending from K2. The 42-year-old was attempting to climb the second highest mountain in the world in winter and had previously climbed 10 eight-thousanders.
Gold Card Couloir first ski descent in Canada by Brette Harrington, Christina Lustenberger, Andrew McNab
Gold Card Couloir first ski descent in Canada by Brette Harrington, Christina Lustenberger, Andrew McNab
Brette Harrington, Christina Lustenberger and Andrew McNab have made the first ski descent of Gold Card Couloir located between Mount Burnham and Mount Grady in the Monashee Mountains, Canada.

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