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Climbing at Arco, Italy: the splendid crag Castel Madruzzo
19/11/2024 - Climbing
Climbing at Arco, Italy: the splendid crag Castel Madruzzo
The crag Castel Madruzzo is located less than half an hour from Arco, Italy, and features 24 climbs from 6a to 7c+.
ReBolting- maintaining climbs in Switzerland
21/07/2024 - Climbing
ReBolting- maintaining climbs in Switzerland
The Rebolting association from Switzerland, dedicated to the maintenance of old climbing routes and supporting climbers in their maintenance efforts.
Rock Master Special Edition 2023: big names and big battles at Arco
06/07/2023 - Competitions
Rock Master Special Edition 2023: big names and big battles at Arco
The first names of athletes taking part in the Rock Master Special Edition 2023 at Arco on 1 September 2023 have been unveiled. The athletes who so far have been confirmed for the 36th edition are Camilla Moroni, Vita Lukan,...
Gran Sasso d'Italia, Via Ferrata Brizio changes name and becomes Ferrata dei Ginepri
04/07/2023 - Trekking
Gran Sasso d'Italia, Via Ferrata Brizio changes name and becomes Ferrata dei Ginepri
The Teramo section of the Italian Mountaineering Club (CAI) has announced it has changed the name of Via Ferrata Brizio to Via Ferrata dei Ginepri. The decision derives from historical events linked to the application of the racial laws during...
Federica Mingolla checks in and out of Hotel Supramonte in Sardinia
30/05/2023 - Climbing
Federica Mingolla checks in and out of Hotel Supramonte in Sardinia
Italian climber Federica Mingolla has repeated Hotel Supramonte, the famous multi-pitch climb in the Gola di Gorropu gorge in Sardinia, established ground-up between 1998 and 1999 by Rolando Larcher and Roberto Vigiani.
Melloblocco 2023: the beauty and essence of bouldering, together
09/05/2023 - Events
Melloblocco 2023: the beauty and essence of bouldering, together
The 16th edition of Melloblocco, the world's biggest bouldering and climbing meeting, came to a close on Sunday in Val Masino - Val di Mello, Italy. 2500 registered climbers underline the success of the event which has no other equals...
Extremely Leonidio & Incredibly Close
16/02/2023 - Climbing
Extremely Leonidio & Incredibly Close
Climbing destinations and travel: notes from Leonidio in the Peloponnese, without a shadow of doubt one of the best rock climbing areas in Greece. By Nicoletta Costi and Nicola Noè.
Brenta Dolomites Via ferrata Bocchette Alte reopens
30/07/2020 - Trekking
Brenta Dolomites Via ferrata Bocchette Alte reopens
The world-famous Via Ferrata Bocchette Alte in the Brenta Dolomites reopened on 28 July 2020 after maintenance.
Stefano Ghisolfi concludes his Beginning 9a/+ at Arco
24/05/2020 - Climbing
Stefano Ghisolfi concludes his Beginning 9a/+ at Arco
At the crag Eremo di San Paolo close to Arco, Italy, Stefano Ghisolfi has made the first ascent of Beginning 9a/+.
Aguglia di Goloritzè, Sardinia: Sole Incantatore rebolted & restored to former glory
22/05/2020 - Climbing
Aguglia di Goloritzè, Sardinia: Sole Incantatore rebolted & restored to former glory
On the famous Aguglia di Goloritzè tower above Cala Goloritzè in Sardinia Maurizio Oviglia has rebolted Sole Incantatore, the most repeated multi-pitch rock climb on the island. Oviglia himself established the route in 1995.
Val Garés, a Dolomites sport climbing gem
01/07/2019 - Climbing
Val Garés, a Dolomites sport climbing gem
Sport climbing at the beautiful crag Val Garés, a small gem in the Agordo Dolomites.
Val di Mello: agreement reached for contested path for the disabled
17/05/2019 - Environment
Val di Mello: agreement reached for contested path for the disabled
After months of controversy concerning a planned expansion in Val di Mello, Italy, of an existing path that would make it accessible to wheelchairs and the disabled, an agreement has now been reached to protect the pristine valley. The peaceful...
Matterhorn Carrel hut restrictions. Interview with Flavio Bich, Cervino guides president
13/05/2019 - Interviews
Matterhorn Carrel hut restrictions. Interview with Flavio Bich, Cervino guides president
Interview with the president of the Cervino mountain guides Flavio Bich, after the decision to restrict the places available in Capanna Carrel, the hut on the Italian side of the Matterhorn, and to make reservation obligatory in the summer months.
Val di Mello online petition against path for the disabled
13/03/2019 - Environment
Val di Mello online petition against path for the disabled
The Committee for the defence of Val Di Mello, Italy, has launched an online petition against the planned expansion of an existing path that would make it accessible to wheelchairs and the disabled. While thousands have already signed in protest, Luca Maspes,...
Mont Blanc: fire ravages Grands Montets cable car
12/09/2018 - Alpinism
Mont Blanc: fire ravages Grands Montets cable car
The Grands Montets cable car middle station caught fire yesterday afternoon. While no one was injured, the fire has caused significant damages.
Aiguille du Midi cable car closed for maintenance once again
28/08/2018 - Alpinism
Aiguille du Midi cable car closed for maintenance once again
After the closure in June, the second section of the Aiguille du Midi cable car has been closed for an indefinite period due to maintenance works.