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David Lama and Peter Ortner add Laserz Spindrift
11/01/2013 - Alpinism
David Lama and Peter Ortner add Laserz Spindrift
On 27/12/2012 David Lama and Peter Ortner made the first ascent of Sprindrift (600m, VIII-, M6, WI VI, A1) up the North Face of Laserz, Lienzer Dolomites, Austria.
Valeria, important new ice climb in the Brenta Dolomites
10/01/2013 - Alpinism
Valeria, important new ice climb in the Brenta Dolomites
On 6-7 January 2013 Gianni Canale and Aldo Mazzotti made the first ascent of Via Valeria (270m, VI ice, M4+, VI+ rock) up the west face of Crozzon di Brenta, Dolomites. The route has been dedicated to Valeria Brunelli.
New icefall in Val Budria
09/01/2013 - Alpinism
New icefall in Val Budria
On 05/01/2013 Cristian Candiotto and Ezio Lualdi made the probable first ascent of the icefall Illusion (90m, 5/5+) in Val Budria (Italy).
Ötztal, difficult new Austrian icefalls by Auer, Wilhelm and Nössig
07/01/2013 - Alpinism
Ötztal, difficult new Austrian icefalls by Auer, Wilhelm and Nössig
Hansjörg Auer, Heiko Wilhelm and Mathias Nössig have made the first ascent of three difficult new icefalls in the Ötztal, Austria, including Rätselburg (WI7+, 80m).
Alpinism and climbing in 2012 -  part 2
07/01/2013 - Alpinism
Alpinism and climbing in 2012 - part 2
Part 2 - from July to December - of what happened in alpinism and climbing in 2012.
Schwarzer Engel, extreme new Maltatal icefall
03/01/2013 - Alpinism
Schwarzer Engel, extreme new Maltatal icefall
On 15/12/2012 Markus Pucher and Alois Krenn made the first ascent of the extremely difficult new icefall Schwarzer Engel (WI7+, M7, E6, 160m) in the Maltatal, Austria.
Toru Nakajima repeats Tokoyo 8C at Kasagi in Japan
03/01/2013 - Climbing
Toru Nakajima repeats Tokoyo 8C at Kasagi in Japan
Japanese climber Toru Nakajima had repeated the boulder problem Tokoyo 8C at Kasagi in Japan.
Alpinism and climbing in 2012 - part 1
02/01/2013 - Alpinism
Alpinism and climbing in 2012 - part 1
Part one of what happend, in alpinism and in climbing, in 2012. A summary, for obvious reason incomplete, of the climbs, the most beautiful achievements and also the most painful moments in 2012. In the hope that this résumé serves as a reminder and as a source on inspiration for...
New routes and climbing projects in Iran
28/12/2012 - Alpinism
New routes and climbing projects in Iran
The report by Luka Lindic of his latest climbing trip to Iran with Sam Beaugey , Manu Pellissier and Marko Prezelj during which they made the first ascent of Golden spatula (1000m, 6b) up Bisotoon.
Silbergeier, Nina Caprez and Cedric Lachat climbing in the Rätikon
27/12/2012 - Climbing
Silbergeier, Nina Caprez and Cedric Lachat climbing in the Rätikon
The video of Nina Caprez and Cedric Lachat repeating Silbergeier (8b/8b+, 240m) in the Rätikon, Switzerland.
Gasteinertal, new difficult ice climbs Austria
27/12/2012 - Alpinism
Gasteinertal, new difficult ice climbs Austria
Two new difficult icefalls in Austria's Gasteinertal established by Thomas Bubendorfer, Sepp Inhöger and Hans Zlöbl: Triple A and The usual suspects
Michele Caminati breezes The North Sail 8A+ at Cresciano
25/12/2012 - Climbing
Michele Caminati breezes The North Sail 8A+ at Cresciano
At Cresciano in Switzerland Michele Caminati has made the first ascent of the boulder problem The North Sail 8A+.
Colin Haley and Jon Walsh free Tobogan in Patagonia
24/12/2012 - Alpinism
Colin Haley and Jon Walsh free Tobogan in Patagonia
Colin Haley and Jon Walsh have made the first free ascent of Tobogan (700m, AI4, M6) on Cerro Standhardt, Patagonia.
The evolution of free climbing
23/12/2012 - Climbing
The evolution of free climbing
Switzerland's Claude Remy provides a chronological analysis of the evolution free climbing (bouldering and difficulty). An article which clearly is not and cannot be definitive, but is merely a stimulus for further analysis and discussion about the evolution of this sport.
Mayan Smith-Gobat interview
20/12/2012 - Interviews
Mayan Smith-Gobat interview
Interview with New Zealand rock climber Mayan Smith-Gobat. Her ascent of Punks in the Gym at Arapiles, the Salathé Wall on El Capitan, the Nose Speed and more...
Markus Bock adds new desperates to the Frankenjura
19/12/2012 - Climbing
Markus Bock adds new desperates to the Frankenjura
Markus Bock has made the first ascent of four hard new climbs in Germany's Frankenjura, Reunion (8c), The Obsessed (8c+), The 4 Horsemen (8c+) and Witchtripper (9a).

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