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![Walter Bonatti, thoughts and memories from the world of alpinism](/uploads/img/3/9131.jpg)
15/09/2011 - Alpinism
Walter Bonatti, thoughts and memories from the world of alpinism The thoughts for Walter Bonatti which PlanetMountain received from the alpinists...
![Colin Haley, mountain climbing from Alaska to Patagonia](/uploads/img/3/7041.jpg)
21/02/2011 - Alpinism
Colin Haley, mountain climbing from Alaska to Patagonia An in-depth interview with 26-year-old American alpinist Colin Haley, to discover his approach to alpinism, from Alaska to Patagonia.
![Cerro Pollone East, first ascent in Patagonia by Kauffman and Toman](/uploads/img/3/6755.jpg)
21/01/2011 - Alpinism
Cerro Pollone East, first ascent in Patagonia by Kauffman and Toman At the start of January 2011 the American alpinists Neil Kauffman and Jim Toman carried out the first ascent of Cerro Pollone East (Patagonia) by climbing Re Puesto! (V 800m 5.10 A1).
![Francek Knez and Silvo Karo, Slovenian Order of Merit for alpinism](/uploads/img/3/6737.jpg)
18/01/2011 - Events
Francek Knez and Silvo Karo, Slovenian Order of Merit for alpinism On 22 December 2010 the Slovenian alpinists Francek Knez and Silvo Karo were awarded the Order of Merit by Slovenia's President Dr. Danilo Tuerk. This high state decoration was confirmed on the pair for "their achievements in Slovenian mountain climbing...
![Colin Haley, first solo of Cerro Standhardt and Exocet in Patagonia](/uploads/img/3/6454.jpg)
01/12/2010 - Alpinism
Colin Haley, first solo of Cerro Standhardt and Exocet in Patagonia American alpinist Colin Haley has carried out the first solo ascent of Cerro Standhardt, Patagonia, via the route Exocet (500m, WI5, 5.9).
![Patagonia, Holzknecht and Moroder climb Fitz Roy and Cerro Torre](/uploads/img/3/6367.jpg)
19/11/2010 - Alpinism
Patagonia, Holzknecht and Moroder climb Fitz Roy and cerro torre In Patagonia Adam Holzknecht and Hubert Moroder have climbed Fitz Roy and cerro torre in rapid alpine style. In the meantime Rolando Garibotti has removed 17 bolts from cerro torre placed last year by the team headed by David Lama.
![Torre Egger Patagonia, first winter ascent by Siegrist, Arnold and Senf](/uploads/img/3/5532.jpg)
10/08/2010 - Alpinism
Torre Egger Patagonia, first winter ascent by Siegrist, Arnold and Senf On 03/08/2010 the alpinists Stephan Siegrist, Dani Arnold and Thomas Senf carried out the4 first winter ascent of Torre Egger (2685m), Patagonia.
![David Lama, Bellavista and Voie Petit](/uploads/img/3/5382.jpg)
13/07/2010 - Climbing
David Lama, Bellavista and Voie Petit Double takings for David Lama, who in just a couple of weeks repeated two important routes in the Alps, Bellavista 8c on the Cima Ovest of the Tre Cime di Lavaredo and Voie Petit 8b on Gran Capucin.
![Claudio Corti, goodbye to the alpinist and man](/uploads/img/3/4539.jpg)
04/02/2010 - Alpinism
Claudio Corti, goodbye to the alpinist and man Italian alpinist Claudio Corti died during the night of 3 February at the age of 81 at his home in Lecco. He will be remembered as a member of the Gruppo Ragni della Grignetta but also as a man who...
![Fabio Giacomelli killed by avalanche at Cerro Torre](/uploads/img/3/4114.jpg)
07/01/2010 - Alpinism
Fabio Giacomelli killed by avalanche at cerro torre On 01 January 2010 Fabio Giacomelli, the 51 year old mountaineer from Trentino, Italy, died in an avalanche at the base of the East Face of cerro torre. After a three day search climbing partner Elio Orlandi managed to locate...
![Dean Potter voted Adventurer of the Year by National Geographic](/uploads/img/3/4173.jpg)
20/11/2009 - Book-press
Dean Potter voted Adventurer of the Year by National Geographic American rock climber Dean Potter has been named Adventurer of the year by National Geographic Adventure Magazine.
![Cerro Torre expedition for David Lama and Daniel Steuerer](/uploads/img/3/4113.jpg)
12/11/2009 - Alpinism
cerro torre expedition for David Lama and Daniel Steuerer Interview with David Lama prior to his expedition to cerro torre, Patagonia together with Daniel Steuerer. The two Austrians have an important objective: to attempt the first free ascent of the famous Compressor Route.
![57th TrentoFilmfestival preview](/uploads/img/3/3171.jpg)
21/04/2009 - Events
57th TrentoFilmfestival preview The 57th Trento FilmFestival, the oldest film festival dedicated to mountains, exploration and adventure takes place in Trento from 21 April to 3 May. The films, evenings, main players and meetings and some thoughts about the pre-Festival...
![Piolets d'Or 2009, preview](/uploads/img/3/2899.jpg)
02/03/2009 - Events
Piolets d'Or 2009, preview From 22 - 25 April the 17th edition of the Piolets d'Or will take place between Chamonix and Courmayeur. This is possibly the most famous mountaineering award in the world, so much so that it has been defined as the...
![Antarctic, new routes for Huber, Siegrist and Richl](/uploads/img/3/2773.jpg)
04/02/2009 - Alpinism
Antarctic, new routes for Huber, Siegrist and Richl Interview with Alexander Huber who together with his brother Thomas, Stephan Siegrist and Max Riechl carried out three first ascents on Holtanna and Ulvetanna, two relatively unknown, remote and beautiful mountains in the Antarctic.
![Boom of ascents on the West Face of Cerro Torre, Ermanno Salvaterra's point of view](/uploads/img/3/2640.jpg)
18/12/2008 - Alpinism
Boom of ascents on the West Face of cerro torre, Ermanno Salvaterra's point of view Ermanno Salvaterra discusses the state of Patagonian mountaineering, starting with the large number of ascents on the West Face of cerro torre to talk about other class routes on the Torre and her sisters.
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