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Andreas Bindhammer frees 'St. Anger' 8c+/9a at the Eremo di San Paolo, Arco
07/04/2008 - Climbing
Andreas Bindhammer frees 'St. Anger' 8c+/9a at the Eremo di San Paolo, Arco
Great first ascent by Andreas Bindhammer at Arco with his new 'St. Anger' 8c+/9a at the Eremo di San Paolo.
House and Anderson climb new route on Mt. Alberta, Canada
02/04/2008 - Alpinism
House and Anderson climb new route on Mt. Alberta, Canada
The Americans Vince Anderson and Steve House have opened a new route up the north face of Mt. Alberta (3619m), Rockies, Canada. The due climbed alpine style for three days and graded their new line WI5+ M8 R/X.
Margalef sports climbing in Spain
31/03/2008 - Climbing
Margalef sports climbing in Spain
A new rock climbing paradise in Spain, just a few hours away from both Montsant and Siurana. Margalef hosts over 500 conglomerate routes, many 5 star quality.
Dave Macleod 8c solo at Margalef, Don't Die of Ignorance XI,11 first ascent on Ben Nevis
21/03/2008 - Climbing
Dave Macleod 8c solo at Margalef, Don't Die of Ignorance XI,11 first ascent on Ben Nevis
On 12 March Dave Macleod from Scotland made a solo ascent of Darwin Dixit 8c at Margalef Spain, while on 16 March he made the first ascent of one of Scotland's hardest winter routes, Don't Die of Ignorance XI,11 on...
Drumtime Fonzaso third ascent by Munari
04/03/2008 - Climbing
Drumtime Fonzaso third ascent by Munari
On 27/02/08 Paolo Munari carried out the third ascent of Drumtime at Fonazaso, Italy.
Illuminati repeated by Svab e Premrl
22/02/2008 - Alpinism
Illuminati repeated by Svab e Premrl
Second repeat of “Illuminati” M11 WI6+ of the super multi-pitch mixed route in Vallunga (Val Gardena, Dolomites) at the hands of Erik Svab from Italy and Klemen Premrl from Slovenia.
Central Tower of Paine new Italian route in Patagonia
20/02/2008 - Alpinism
Central Tower of Paine new Italian route in Patagonia
On 07/02/2008 Rolando Larcher, Fabio Leoni and Elio Orlandi reached the summit of the Central Tower of Paine, Patagonia, via their new route called 'El Gordo, El Flaco y l'Abuelito' (1250m 7a+, A3+).
Terradets climbing paradise in Spain
15/02/2008 - Climbing
Terradets climbing paradise in Spain
Andreas Bindhammer, one of Germany's foremost sports climbers, takes us on a climbing journey to the incredible Terradets, one of Spain's premier sports crags.
Ueli Steck speed record on Eiger Heckmair route
14/02/2008 - Alpinism
Ueli Steck speed record on Eiger Heckmair route
Ueli Steck from Switzerland has set a new speed record on the Eiger North face, climbing the Heckmair Route in 2:47:33.
Ines Papert climbs The Flying Circus M10 on Breitwangfluh
13/02/2008 - Alpinism
Ines Papert climbs The Flying Circus M10 on Breitwangfluh
Ines Papert from Germany has made the first female ascent of "The Flying Circus" on the Breitwangfluh, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland
Presles climbing petition against access problems
04/02/2008 - Climbing
Presles climbing petition against access problems
The VTNO is urging all climbers to sign an online petition to resolve access problems in Presles, France.
Oman climbing: Auer and Ötztal team establish new routes on Jebel Misht
02/02/2008 - Climbing
Oman climbing: Auer and Ötztal team establish new routes on Jebel Misht
An Austrian team comprised of Hansjörg Auer, Thomas Schreiber and friends have made numerous first ascents in Oman, including the 8b multi-pitch 'Al Hamar' in the Jabel Sham Canyon.
Florian Riegler repeats Iluminati in Selva Gardena, Dolomites
31/01/2008 - Alpinism
Florian Riegler repeats Iluminati in Selva Gardena, Dolomites
On 29/01/2008 Florian Riegler and Herbert Klammer repeated Illuminati, the difficult mixed route (150m, M11+, WI6+) in Val Lunga - Selva Gardena, Dolomites, Italy.
Buttermilks Mandala boulder climbed by Lisa Rands
24/01/2008 - Climbing
Buttermilks Mandala boulder climbed by Lisa Rands
On Friday 18 January Lisa Rands made the first female ascent of The Mandala V12, one of the most famous boulder problems at the Buttermilks, Bishop, America.
Bernd Zangerl and Anam Cara, Silvretta bouldering
23/01/2008 - Climbing
Bernd Zangerl and Anam Cara, Silvretta bouldering
Bernd Zangerl reports about his hardest boulder to-date, Anam Cara high in the Silvretta mountain chain in Austria.
Piolet d'Or XVII suspended
21/01/2008 - Alpinism
Piolet d'Or XVII suspended
The 17th edition of the Piolet d'or scheduled for 15 February 2008 in Valle d'Aosta will not take place, as stated by organisers of the prestigious recognition which should have been awarded to the best mountaineering achievements in 2007.

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