215 News found
27/08/2008 - Alpinism
Renzino Cosson, Mont Blanc du Tacul and the law of nature and the mountains Interview with Renzino Cosson, mountaineer, mountain guide and Mont Blanc expert after the accident on Mont Blanc du Tacul which cost the lives of 8 mountaineers on Sunday 24 August. An occasion and analysis of the “rules” of nature and...
10/03/2008 - Environment
Nicolas Favresse and sustainable climbing Nicolas Favresse invites all to reflect about the human impact of our vertical activity, and launches his appeal for sustainable climbing.
05/03/2008 - Climbing
Monte Cimo, Brenta new routes by Sartori & Tondini Nicola Sartori and Nicola Tondini have made the first ascents of three new multi-pitches on Monte Cimo (Brentino, Val d’Adige, Italy). These are Vola via (8 pitches, max 8a+), Gioco di equilibri (5 pitches, max 7c+) and Via di testa...
27/12/2007 - Interviews
Fred Rouhling, Salamandre and climbing extreme Interview with Fred Rouhling after the first ascent of Salamandre at Saint-Pierre en Faucigny, which the French climber has graded 9?
26/12/2007 - Climbing
Sport climbing recognised by the IOC The International Federation of Sport Climbing has been granted provisional recognition status by the International Olympic Committee. This is the first step towards the Olympics for sports climbing. An interview with Marco Scolaris the president of the IFSC.
27/11/2007 - Alpinism
Tomaz Humar after Annapurna South solo Interview with Tomaz Humar after his solo ascent on 28 October of the South Face of Annapurna.
18/10/2007 - Climbing
The Nose speed record by Alexander and Thomas Huber On Monday 9 October Thomas and Alexander Huber set a new speed record on The Nose, El Capitan, Yosemite, climbing the route in 2:45:45 and beating the old record by over 3 minutes.
22/05/2007 - Alpinism
Nives Meroi interview from Everest ABC Interview with Nives Meroi from Everest Advanced Base Camp after having reached the summit of her tenth 8000m peak.
20/03/2007 - Competitions
David Lama and Juliette Danion European Bouldering Champions 2007 David Lama from Austria and Juliette Danion from France have won the European Bouldering Championship 2007, held in Birmingham (UK) last weekend. This is Lama's second big title: in 2006 he was crowned European Difficulty Champion.
29/01/2007 - Alpinism
Piolet d'or 2006 awarded to Prezelj and Lorencic for Chomo Lhari On 26 January 2007 Marko Prezelj and Boris Lorencic from Slovenia were awarded the "Golden ice axe" for their new route on Chomo Lhari. Pavle Kozjek was awarded the Spectators Choice for his new route climbed solo up Cho Oyu....
29/11/2006 - Interviews
Leo Houlding interview Climber, mountaineer, but also keen snowboarder, surfer, skydiver, base jumper and nature lover, Leo Houlding is one of the most famous rock climbers and mountaineers in the world.
26/05/2006 - Climbing
Bouldering at risk at Chironico Martin Keller warns that disrespectful behaviour may result in closure of the Chrionico bouldering area in Canton Ticino, Switzerland
04/05/2006 - Climbing
Melloblocco 2006: final info prior to the blues and bouldering With less than two days to go to the Melloblocco, Jacky Godoffe gives some advice to the 1300 pre-registered...
10/04/2006 - Competitions
Brunod and Reichegger win 12th Tour du Rutor The 12th international Tour du Rutor took place at Arvier in Valle d'Aosta last weekend and was won by the Italian team Dennis Brunod and Manfred Reichegger. The women's event was won the Italian/Swiss team comprise of Gloriana Pellissier and...
30/03/2006 - Climbing
Melloblocco 2006, all in Val di Mello Melloblocco third edition, one can literally feel the anticipation grow. The classic and unmissable 3rd Melloblocco, or rather, the motley coloured bouldering meet in Val di Mello, is less than 40 days away and will be held on 6-7 May...
10/03/2006 - Competitions
Papert and Berger 2006 ice champions Ines Papert and Harald Berger win in Norway and in doing so win the overall Ice Climbing World Cup 2006.
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