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Last December four Italian Ragni di Lecco climbers travelled to Mali where they made three new first ascents in the Hombori region of the African republic.

In an open letter Yvon Chouinard, mountaineer, surfer, fly fisherman and founder of "Patagonia", the famous American outdoor clothing company explains how urgent and pressing the envirnmental issue is.

In June 2004 a small Polish team comprised of David Kaszlikowski, Eliza Kubarska and Borek Szybinski freed the new multi-pitch “Barracuda” (600m, 7c+ max. 7a+ obligatory) on Mount Oujdad (2695m), Taghia Gorge in June 2004

From 6 - 27 October 2003 the Italian climbers Rolando Larcher, Michele Paissan and Maurizio Oviglia established Sul filo della notte (7c+ max; 7b obl) in the Taghia gorge, High Atlas, Morocco.

Mount Everest was first climbed 50 years ago today by Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay. Clebrations are mared by a helicopter crash at Base Camp in Nepal, killing 2 and wounding at least 7.

Brief news roundup of Fitz Roy Patagonia ascents 2002 by Luca Maspes

Yellowstone — America's Sacred Wilderness takes Grand Prize at the Banff Mountain Film Festival 2001

Swiss Fred Nicole sends "Dreamtime" and proposes the first ever Font 8c

'Mysterious Mamberamo', directed and produced by Pavol Barabas, wins Grand Prize at the Banff Mountain Film Festival 2000

The winners of the ALP/CERVINO International Film Festival

Sheer7 team climbs first of 7 big walls covered live on the Internet

"Himalaya" awarded Grand Prize by International Jury

Salzburg hosts a year-long exhibition to celebrate the mountain and all its facets.

Selection process completed: 79 films accepted.

Banff Film Festival World Tour - the dates and films