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Alexander Megos claims second 9a onsight with TCT at Gravere
23/05/2017 - Climbing
Alexander Megos claims second 9a onsight with TCT at Gravere
Interview with Alexander Megos who on Sunday, May 21, 2017 at Gravere in Italy managed to onsight the 9a sport climb TCT. This is the German’s second 9a onsight after the historic world’s first 9a onsight in 2013.
Distensione, new rock climb in Val Gadena by Alessio Roverato and Angela Carraro
22/05/2017 - Climbing
Distensione, new rock climb in Val Gadena by Alessio Roverato and Angela Carraro
The report and topo by Alessio Roverato of the new multi-pitch rock climb Distensione (180m, 7a+ max, 6c+ obl) on Monte Spiz in Val Gadena (Valsugana Italy), established with Angela Carraro.
Adam Ondra vs the European Climbing Championship wall in Val di Fassa
21/05/2017 - Competitions
Adam Ondra vs the European Climbing Championship wall in Val di Fassa
Czech climber Adam Ondra checked out the ADEL climbing wall which from 29 June to 1 July 2017 will host the European Climbing Championship.
Marek Raganowicz adds big aid climbs to Baffin Island
20/05/2017 - Alpinism
Marek Raganowicz adds big aid climbs to Baffin Island
Polish climber Marek Raganowicz has made the first ascent of two difficult big walls on the Ship's Prow on Baffin Island, Canada: MantraMandala (A3) and Secret of Silence (A4).
Everest Hillary Step collapsed
19/05/2017 - Alpinism
Everest Hillary Step collapsed
The Hillary Step, the famous rock barrier located shortly below the summit of Everest, seems to have collapsed, probably due to the terrible earthquake that shook Nepal in 2015. British mountaineer and commercial expedition leader Tim Mosedale broke the news after having reached the summit of the highest mountain in...
Hansjörg Auer and Much Mayr add new climb to Black Canyon, Colorado
19/05/2017 - Climbing
Hansjörg Auer and Much Mayr add new climb to Black Canyon, Colorado
At Black Canyon in Colorado, USA, the Austrians Hansjörg Auer and Much Mayr have established the new multi-pitch rock climb Mango Tango (5.11+ R/X, 600m).
Giuliano Cameroni climbs best problem ever in Valle Bavona
18/05/2017 - Climbing
Giuliano Cameroni climbs best problem ever in Valle Bavona
At Sonlerto in Valle Bavona, Switzerland, Giuliano Cameroni has made the first ascent of Grande gigante gentile. Graded 8A and 12m tall, the 20-year-old Swiss climber has described the line as 'the perfect highball'.
Red Bull X-Alps 2017, the countdown has begun
17/05/2017 - Competitions
Red Bull X-Alps 2017, the countdown has begun
The countdown has begun for Red Bull X-Alps, the extenuating and spectacular competition across the Alps that will begin on 2 July 2017 at Salzburg. Destination, by paraglider or on foot: Principality of Monaco
Tête de Biselx / Simon Chatelan climbs new route in Mont Blanc massif
17/05/2017 - Alpinism
Tête de Biselx / Simon Chatelan climbs new route in Mont Blanc massif
Swiss alpinist Simon Chatelan reports about his solo first ascent of Misanthropie i-conique (300m, M7+, A2), a new mixed climb up the North Face of Tête de Biselx, Trient, Mont Blanc massif.
Melloblocco 2017: Individually, Together
15/05/2017 - Climbing
Melloblocco 2017: Individually, Together
Melloblocco 2017 seen through the eyes of Maurizio Panseri. After having climbed in Val Masino and Val di Mello for 30 years, the Italian alpinist now took part in this, his first-ever, grand bouldering meeting.
Sasha DiGiulian, Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell: three climbers at American Senate
12/05/2017 - Environment
Sasha DiGiulian, Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell: three climbers at American Senate
In order to protect America’s National Monuments, yesterday the climbers Sasha DiGiulian, Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell traveled to Capitol Hill in Washington together with Libby Sauter and Kai Lightner where they voiced their concerns with the American Senate.
Nives Meroi and Romano Benet summit Annapurna, their 14th 8000er
11/05/2017 - Alpinism
Nives Meroi and Romano Benet summit Annapurna, their 14th 8000er
Nives Meroi and Romano Benet have summited Annapurna. With this mountain they have completed their splendid journey along all 14 x 8000ers.
Climbing video: Pietro Biagini repeats historic Ombra at Finale
10/05/2017 - Climbing
Climbing video: Pietro Biagini repeats historic Ombra at Finale
Pietro Biagini repeats Ombra (8b/+), the historic sport climb freed in 1988 by Andrea Gallo at Rocca di Perti close to Finale Ligure in Italy.
Melloblocco 2017, climbing and bouldering galore tomorrow in Val Masino and Val di Mello
10/05/2017 - Climbing
Melloblocco 2017, climbing and bouldering galore tomorrow in Val Masino and Val di Mello
Tomorrow heralds the start in Italy’s Val Masino – Val di Mello on Melloblocco 2017, the world’s most famous international climbing meeting. Over 2000 climbers have already registered for the 14th edition.
A tribute to our friend, Ueli Steck. By Steve House
08/05/2017 - Alpinism
A tribute to our friend, Ueli Steck. By Steve House
In memory of Swiss alpinist Ueli Steck who died while climbing on Nuptse in Nepal on April 30, 2017, written by his friend and ace American alpinist Steve House.
Campitello di Fassa: less than 2 months to the European Climbing Championship
08/05/2017 - Competitions
Campitello di Fassa: less than 2 months to the European Climbing Championship
The countdown has begun to the European Climbing Championship, scheduled to take place from 29 June to 1 July 2017 at Campitello di Fassa, Italy. Val di Fassa will the Lead and Speed disciplines, as well as the Dolomiti Summer and Walking Festival and the traditional Dolomia meeting of historical...