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![Alpinists at Large: Latok I 1978 attempt by Jim Donini, Michael Kennedy, Jeff Lowe, George Lowe](/uploads/img/3/65517.jpg)
04/06/2020 - Alpinism
Alpinists at Large: Latok I 1978 attempt by Jim Donini, Michael Kennedy, Jeff Lowe, george lowe The video Alpinists at Large featuring the legendary attempt to climb the North Ridge of Latok I, carried out in 1978 by American alpinists Jim Donini, Michael Kennedy, Jeff Lowe and george lowe.
![Jeff Lowe, goodbye to one of the world's most influential mountaineers](/uploads/img/3/53952.jpg)
26/08/2018 - Alpinism
Jeff Lowe, goodbye to one of the world's most influential mountaineers On 24 August 2018 Jeff Lowe, one of the world’s most influential mountaineers, passed away aged 67. The American climber was widely recognised as one for the strongest alpinists of his generation.
![Latok I climbed after 40 years by Aleš Česen, Luka Stražar, Tom Livingstone](/uploads/img/3/53785.jpg)
14/08/2018 - Alpinism
Latok I climbed after 40 years by Aleš Česen, Luka Stražar, Tom Livingstone Slovenians Aleš Česen and Luka Stražar and Briton Tom Livingstone have climbed Latok I (7145 m) in the Karakorum (Pakistan), This is only the second ascent of the mountain, after the first ascent carried out by a Japanese expedition in...
![Latok I: Sergey Glazunov perishes, Alexander Gukov trapped at 6200 meters](/uploads/img/3/53475.jpg)
26/07/2018 - Alpinism
Latok I: Sergey Glazunov perishes, Alexander Gukov trapped at 6200 meters Dramatic hours on Latok 1 (7,145 m): Russian mountaineer Alexander Gukov is currently trapped at 6200 meters after witnessing the death of his climbing partner Sergey Glazunov. A rescue operation is currently underway in a race against time.
![Jeff Lowe awarded Piolet d'Or Carrière 2017](/uploads/img/3/43685.jpg)
03/03/2017 - Alpinism
Jeff Lowe awarded Piolet d'Or Carrière 2017 American alpinist Jeff Lowe has been awarded the Piolets d'Or Lifetime Achievement Award. The prize will be assigned during the 25th edition of the mountaineering prize that will be celebrated in Grenoble, France, from 12 - 15 April. In the...
![Thomas Huber: a ground fall, Latok I and the gratitude for being alive](/uploads/img/3/41945.jpg)
29/11/2016 - Alpinism
Thomas Huber: a ground fall, Latok I and the gratitude for being alive German alpinist Thomas Huber recounts the last three months that, in his words, 'have left a profound mark on my life.' Starting with a 16m ground fall, followed by the dream of climbing Latok I in the Karakorum and the...
![Colin Haley makes first solo ascent of the Infinite Spur on Sultana - Mt. Foraker in Alaska](/uploads/img/3/37559.jpg)
07/06/2016 - Alpinism
Colin Haley makes first solo ascent of the Infinite Spur on Sultana - Mt. Foraker in Alaska American alpinist Colin Haley has made the first solo ascent the Infinite Spur on Sultana - Mt. Foraker in Alaska. While the ascent required just 12 hours 29 minutes from the Bergschrund to the summit, the descent proved a harrowing...
![Piolets d'Or 2014 live on twitter](/uploads/img/3/22940.jpg)
29/03/2014 - Events
Piolets d'Or 2014 live on twitter This evening at 21:00 at Courmayeur the award's ceremony of the Piolets d'Or 2014. All updates on twitter.
![Piolets d'Or 2014, Courmayeur and Chamonix gear up for a prestigious celebration](/uploads/img/3/22873.jpg)
24/03/2014 - Events
Piolets d'Or 2014, Courmayeur and Chamonix gear up for a prestigious celebration From 26 - 29 March the international meeting with the alpinism "Oscar" returns to Chamonix and Courmayeur on the two sides of Mont Blanc: a great jury will select the best climb in 2013, while American alpinist John Roskelley will...
![Piolets d'Or 2014, the five nominations for the 22nd edition](/uploads/img/3/19701.jpg)
27/02/2014 - Events
Piolets d'Or 2014, the five nominations for the 22nd edition From the most remote mountains in Nepal and Pakistan to the frozen lands of Alaska, via the imposing Masherbrum massif and symbollic Annapurna. Five ascents, carried out by some of the world's most talented alpinists, are in the running for...
![Piolets d'Or 2014, the big list](/uploads/img/3/16526.jpg)
10/02/2014 - Events
Piolets d'Or 2014, the big list The complete list of all 2013 ascents taken into consideration by the Piolets d'Or, from which the choice of nominees for the Piolets d'Or 2014 will be made.
![The Piolets d’Or 2014 international Jury announced: George Lowe president](/uploads/img/3/16526.jpg)
24/01/2014 - Alpinism
The Piolets d’Or 2014 international Jury announced: george lowe president george lowe, Erri De Luca, Catherine Destivelle, Denis Urubko, Lin Sung Muk and Karin Steinbach are the members of the highly expertPiolets d'Or 2014 Jury, with complementary approaches, endowed with a mountain spirit transcending the framework and limits of the...
![Russian Latok III success](/uploads/img/3/8350.jpg)
28/06/2011 - Alpinism
Russian Latok III success On 25/06/2011 a Russian expedition comprised of Alexander Odintsov, Alexey Lonchinskiy, Ivan Dozhdev and Eugeniy Dmitrienko summited Latok III (6949m) in Pakistan's Karakoram via the hitherto unclimbed West Face.
![Banff 2004 winners](/uploads/img/3/.jpg)
30/11/2004 - Events
Banff 2004 winners The traditional Banff Mountain Festival, a week-long celebration of mountain films, books and photography held in Banff, came to a close on 7 November.
![North Twin new route climbed by Steve House, Marko Prezel](/uploads/img/3/.jpg)
11/06/2004 - Alpinism
North Twin new route climbed by Steve House, Marko Prezel In April Steve House and Marko Prezelj made the coveted third ascent of the 5000 foot North face of North Twin, Canadian Rockies, via a new line.
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