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![Hansjörg Auer, David Lama, Aleš Česen, Tom Livingstone, Luka Stražar ascents honoured by Piolets d’Or 2019](/uploads/img/3/55861.jpg)
09/09/2019 - Alpinism
Hansjörg Auer, David Lama, Aleš Česen, Tom Livingstone, Luka Stražar ascents honoured by Piolets d’Or 2019 The solo ascent of Lupghar Sar West carried out by Hansjörg Auer, the solo ascent of Lunag Ri carried out by David Lama and the ascent of Latok 1 completed by Aleš Česen, Tom Livingstone and Luka Stražar are the...
![Piolets d'Or 2019: jury and big list of world’s most significant, innovative mountain climbs](/uploads/img/3/59520.jpg)
05/07/2019 - Alpinism
Piolets d'Or 2019: jury and big list of world’s most significant, innovative mountain climbs 58 ascents carried out in 2018 have been included in the Big list, from which winners will be selected for the Piolets d’Or , the prestigious mountaineering award that will be celebrated from 19 - 22 September 2019 during the...
![Piolets d'Or 2018: Gasherbrum I, Shispare, Nilkanth win, Nilkanth and Alex Honnold receive special mention](/uploads/img/3/46864.jpg)
02/08/2018 - Alpinism
Piolets d'Or 2018: Gasherbrum I, Shispare, Nilkanth win, Nilkanth and Alex Honnold receive special mention Three ascents have been selected for the Piolets d'Or 2018: Gasherbrum I climbed by Zdeněk Hák and Marek Holeček, Shispare climbed by Kazuya Hiraide and Kenro Nakajima and Nuptse NW climbed by Frédéric Degoulet, Benjamin Guigonnet and Hélias Millerioux. Special...
![Phungi Peak, big Himalayan first ascent by Koshelenko and Lonchinskii](/uploads/img/3/49197.jpg)
30/11/2017 - Alpinism
Phungi Peak, big Himalayan first ascent by Koshelenko and Lonchinskii On 28 October 2017 Russian mountaineers Yury Koshelenko and Aleksei Lonchinskii completed the first ascent of Phungi Peak (6538 m) in the Nepalese Himalaya. Climbing in alpine style, the two required five days to forge their route up the mountain’s...
![Piolets d'Or 2016: four ascents honoured](/uploads/img/3/36133.jpg)
07/04/2016 - Alpinism
Piolets d'Or 2016: four ascents honoured From 14 - 17 April four climbs will be celebrated during the Piolets d’Or 2016, the international mountaineering award scheduled to take place at la Grave-La Meije in France. The selected ascents are: Talung (Nepal) by Ukrainian alpinists Nikita Balabanov...
![Piolets d'Or 2016: Wojciech Kurtyka to receive Piolet d'Or Carrière and the 'big list' of elite alpinism](/uploads/img/3/35387.jpg)
25/02/2016 - Alpinism
Piolets d'Or 2016: Wojciech Kurtyka to receive Piolet d'Or Carrière and the 'big list' of elite alpinism 52 climbs carried out in 2015 have been included in the "Big list" of the Piolets d'Or, the prestigious mountaineering award that will be celebrated between 14 - 17 April 2016 at La Grave - La Meije in France. During...
![Piolet d'Or 2015: the world's mountaineering élite at Courmayeur and Chamonix](/uploads/img/3/29744.jpg)
10/04/2015 - Alpinism
Piolet d'Or 2015: the world's mountaineering élite at Courmayeur and Chamonix Courmayeur and Chamonix are the world’s mountaineering capital once again thanks to the Piolet d'Or 2015. The recipients of the 23rd edition of this prestigious award are Tommy Caldwell, Alex Honnold, Alexander Gukov, Alexei Lonchinskiy, Aleš Česen, Luka Lindič and...
![Piolet d'Or 2015 and the big list of 58 climbs](/uploads/img/3/29067.jpg)
20/02/2015 - Alpinism
Piolet d'Or 2015 and the big list of 58 climbs 58 ascents carried out in 2014 have been included in the "Big list" of the Piolets d'Or, the most prestigious mountaineering award that will be celebrated between 9 - 12 April, 2015 at Courmayeur and Chamonix, at the foot of...
![Piolets d'Or 2012: K7 West and Saser Kangri II](/uploads/img/3/11260.jpg)
25/03/2012 - Events
Piolets d'Or 2012: K7 West and Saser Kangri II The Piolet d'Or 2012 was awarded to two ascents, K7 West in Pakistan climbed by the Slovenians Nejc Marcic and Luka Strazar, and Saser Kangri II in India climbed by the Americans Mark Richey, Steve Swenson and Freddie Wilkinson. The...
![Piolets d'Or 2012, the international alpinism festival starts today](/uploads/img/3/11192.jpg)
21/03/2012 - Events
Piolets d'Or 2012, the international alpinism festival starts today The Piolet d'Or gets underway in Courmayeur and Chamonix today and 2012 celebrates the 20th anniversary of the world's most famous alpinism award. Four days of international alpinism at the foot of Mont Blanc to discuss, watch and celebrate alpinism...
![Piolet d'Or 2012, the 6 nominations](/uploads/img/3/9241.jpg)
14/02/2012 - Alpinism
Piolet d'Or 2012, the 6 nominations The XX Piolet d'Or will take place in Courmayeur (Italy) and Chamonix (France) from 21 - 24 March 2012. Here are the 6 nominations for the coveted golden ice axe, while Frenchman Robert Paragot will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award.
![Meru Shark's Fin, success for Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin and Renan Ozturk](/uploads/img/3/9344.jpg)
06/10/2011 - Alpinism
Meru Shark's Fin, success for Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin and Renan Ozturk American alpinists Conrad Anker, Jimmy Chin and Renan Ozturk have successfully climbed a direct new route via the Shark's Fin on the NW face of Meru (6310m) in India's Garhwal Himalaya.
![Jannu West Pillar: Valeri Babanov interview](/uploads/img/3/1198.jpg)
14/11/2007 - Alpinism
Jannu West Pillar: valeri babanov interview Interview with valeri babanov after the alpine style ascent of the West Pillar of Jannu (7710m) together with Sergey Kofanov on 21/10/2007.
![Jannu West Ridge climbed by Babanov and Kofanov](/uploads/img/3/1143.jpg)
22/10/2007 - Alpinism
Jannu West Ridge climbed by Babanov and Kofanov On 21/10/2007 valeri babanov and Sergey Kofanov carried out an outstanding ascent of the unclimbed west ridge of Jannu (7710m) in pure alpine style.
![Russian success for Piolet d'Or 2004, House wins spectators award.](/uploads/img/3/.jpg)
28/02/2005 - Events
Russian success for Piolet d'Or 2004, House wins spectators award. The prestigious Piolet d'Or 2004 promoted by Montagne Magazine was won by the Russian team for its ascent of Jannu. Steve House won the spectators award for his solitary ascent of K7.
![Piolet d'or 2004, the six candidates](/uploads/img/3/.jpg)
10/02/2005 - Alpinism
Piolet d'or 2004, the six candidates The jury, headed by Krzysztof Wielicki, and the six candidates for the Piolet d'Or 2004 promoted by Montagnes Magazine
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