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David Lama - interview after the Compressor Route on Cerro Torre
07/02/2012 - Interviews
David Lama - interview after the Compressor Route on Cerro Torre
Interview with Austrian alpinist David Lama after the first free ascent of the Compressor Route on Cerro Torre, carried out on 20 and 21 January 2012 with Peter Ortner.
Cerro Torre: the bolt chopping and its history as seen through the eyes of Mario Conti
03/02/2012 - Alpinism
Cerro Torre: the bolt chopping and its history as seen through the eyes of Mario Conti
Italian alpinist Mario Conti shares his views about the recent bolt chopping of the Compressor route on the SE Face of Cerro Torre.
Felsige Gärten, new mixed variation to Hängende Gärten in Austria's Tyrol
03/02/2012 - Climbing
Felsige Gärten, new mixed variation to Hängende Gärten in Austria's Tyrol
At the end of January Christian Picco Piccolruaz and Albert Leichtfried carried out the first ascent of Felsige Gärten, a mixed variation to the classic ice climb Hängende Gärten in the Tyrol, Austria.
Bouldering galore: Daniel Woods, Chris Webb Parsons, Matty Hong and Sean McColl
01/02/2012 - Climbing
Bouldering galore: Daniel Woods, Chris Webb Parsons, Matty Hong and Sean McColl
January has been an impressive month for top-end bouldering. Here are some of the latest climbs including the first ascent of Mind to Motion 8B+ at Elkland by Daniel Woods and repeats by Chris Webb Parsons, Matty Hong and Sean McColl.
Illuminati in Val Lunga for Ines Papert and Lisi Steurer
31/01/2012 - Alpinism
Illuminati in Val Lunga for Ines Papert and Lisi Steurer
On 27/01/2012 Ines Papert and Lisi Steurer carried out the first female ascent of Illuminati, the incredible mixed route established by Albert Leichtfried in 2006 up in Val Lunga, Selva Gardena (Italy).
Tardivel and Janody, new descent off Mt. Arcalod in France
Tardivel and Janody, new descent off Mt. Arcalod in France
The Frenchmen Pierre Tardivel and Jérémy Janody have skied a new line down the East Face of Mount Arcalod (2217m), Bauges massif, Savoia, France.
Hee Yong Park and Anna Gallyamova win the Marmot Icefight 2012 at Corvara
30/01/2012 - Competitions
Hee Yong Park and Anna Gallyamova win the Marmot Icefight 2012 at Corvara
On 29 January 2012 the ice climbing World Champion Hee Yong Park (Korea) and Anna Gallyamova from Russia won the Marmot Icefight, the ice climbing competition at Corvara in Val Passiria, Dolomites.
Will Gadd reports from the Helmcken Falls, Canada
27/01/2012 - Alpinism
Will Gadd reports from the Helmcken Falls, Canada
Will Gadd reports about recent activity at the Helmcken Falls which hosts, amongst others, the magnificent route Spray On. which he established with Tim Emmett.
Alice in Wonderland, new route on Presanella
27/01/2012 - Alpinism
Alice in Wonderland, new route on Presanella
On 21 January 2012 the Italians Francesco Salvaterra, Marco Fedrizzi and Luca Tamburini established Alice in Wonderland (550m,TD M5+/A0), up the East Face of Presanella (3558m), Italy.
David Lama talks about the first free ascent of the Compressor Route on Cerro Torre
24/01/2012 - Alpinism
David Lama talks about the first free ascent of the Compressor Route on Cerro Torre
The report by David Lama about his first free ascent of the Compressor route up the SE Ridge of Cerro Torre (Patagonia), carried out by the Austrian climber from 20 - 21 January 2012.
Michele Caminati and his boulder problem Ultimo dei Moicani at Amiata
23/01/2012 - Climbing
Michele Caminati and his boulder problem Ultimo dei Moicani at Amiata
Michele Caminati talks about the first ascent of his latest creation, Ultimo dei Moicani 8B+ freed on 19 January at Amiata in Tuscany.
Ice Climbing World Cup 2012: Angelika Rainer and Maxim Tomilov win in Saas Fee
23/01/2012 - Competitions
ice Climbing World Cup 2012: Angelika Rainer and Maxim Tomilov win in Saas Fee
0-21/01/2012. At Saas Fee (Switzerland) Angelika Rainer from Italy and Maxim Tomilov from Russia won the second stage of the ice Climbing World Cup 2012. In doing so they have won two events in a row and, in addition, the Swiss stage also counts as the European Championship. The Speed...
Jacopo Larcher and the 8b+ flash at Siurana
22/01/2012 - Climbing
Jacopo Larcher and the 8b+ flash at Siurana
At Siurana in Spain Jacopo Larcher from Italy has flashed the climb Kale Borroka 8b+. His story.
Nanga Parbat in winter, the route upwards for Moro and Urubko
20/01/2012 - Alpinism
Nanga Parbat in winter, the route upwards for Moro and Urubko
News from Nanga Parbat: Simone Moro and Denis Urubko continue to explore their hopes and the mountain itself. Yesterday they ventured to beyond 5800m to reach the base of the couloir which they will attempt to climb via their (new) route to the summit.
Voie Lesueur, free ascent by Steck and Griffith on Petit Dru
19/01/2012 - Alpinism
Voie Lesueur, free ascent by Steck and Griffith on Petit Dru
On the North Face of Petit Dru (3754m) Ueli Steck and Jonathan Griffith have carried out what is likely to be the first free ascent of the Voie Lesueur (ED3, M8+, 900m) with some drytooling sections and a new variation finish.
Sam Elias and the mixed climbing in Vail
18/01/2012 - Alpinism
Sam Elias and the mixed climbing in Vail
Video of American climber on Red Bull and Vodka at Vail, Colorado, USA.