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All the Alps just a click away
15/09/2008 - Trekking
All the Alps just a click away
The new version of the Via Alpina website is online, with a community area
In memory of Pavle Kozjek
12/09/2008 - Alpinism
In memory of Pavle Kozjek
Pavle Kozjek was officially declared dead on 11 September after disappearing on Muztagh Tower on 25 August 2008. A commemoration service will be held on 17 September in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
La perla preziosa, new route on Sass dla Crusc, Dolomites
10/09/2008 - Alpinism
La perla preziosa, new route on Sass dla Crusc, Dolomites
Nicola Tondini, Nicola Sartori and Michele Zandegiacomo have completed their new "La perla preziosa" - IX+ (7c+) - on the West Face of Sass dla Crusc (Dolomites, Val Badia).
Patxi Usobiaga and Johanna Ernst win the Rock Master 2008
07/09/2008 - Climbing
Patxi Usobiaga and Johanna Ernst win the Rock Master 2008
Basque climber Patxi Usobiaga and young Johanna Ernst from Austria win the 22nd Rock Master in Arco.
Arco Rock Legends 2008 won by Adam Ondra and Maja Vidmar
06/09/2008 - Climbing
Arco Rock Legends 2008 won by Adam Ondra and Maja Vidmar
On 05/08/2008 the third edition of the ARCO ROCK LEGENDS 2008 was celebrated in the Casinò in Arco. Adam Ondra won the SALEWA ROCK AWARD while Maja Vidmar won the LA SPORTIVA COMPETITION AWARD.
Zillertal climbing threat and quarry protest
01/09/2008 - Climbing
Zillertal climbing threat and quarry protest
Climbing in two areas of the Austria's idyllic Zillertal, the Zillergrundwald and Ginzling Taufenkopf is at risk due to quarrying. Local climbers are asking all climbers for support and protest signatures.
Pavle Kozjek missing on Muztagh Tower, Dejan Miskovic safe
28/08/2008 - Alpinism
Pavle Kozjek missing on Muztagh Tower, Dejan Miskovic safe
The expert Slovenian mountaineer Pavle Kozjek has been missing on Muztagh Tower, Karakorum, Pakistan since 25 August. His partner Dejan Miskovic has been rescued and is safe in Base Camp.
Renzino Cosson, Mont Blanc du Tacul and the law of nature and the mountains
27/08/2008 - Alpinism
Renzino Cosson, Mont Blanc du Tacul and the law of nature and the mountains
Interview with Renzino Cosson, mountaineer, mountain guide and Mont Blanc expert after the accident on Mont Blanc du Tacul which cost the lives of 8 mountaineers on Sunday 24 August. An occasion and analysis of the “rules” of nature and the spirit of mountaineering.
Martina Cufar sends Tom et je ris 8b+, Verdon Gorge
25/08/2008 - Climbing
Martina Cufar sends Tom et je ris 8b+, Verdon Gorge
Martina Cufar has made the 4th ascent of Tom et je ris 8b+, Verdon Gorge, France.
Le demon du Midì, new route on Punta Grassi, Mont Blanc
13/08/2008 - Alpinism
Le demon du Midì, new route on Punta Grassi, Mont Blanc
E. Bonfanti, E. Bonino, L. Maspes, R. Roetti and P. Stroppiana have completed 'Diretta allo scudo Le demon du Midì', a new route up the ESE Face of Punta Grassi (3095m) at Rochefort, Val Ferret - Mont Blanc.
Beka Brakai Chhok summit by Moro and Barmasse
11/08/2008 - Alpinism
Beka Brakai Chhok summit by Moro and Barmasse
On 1 August 2008 Italian mountaineers Simone Moro and Hervè Barmasse reached the hitherto unclimbed summit of Beka Brakai Chhok (6940m) in Pakistan's Karakorum.
K2, an end and a never ending story
06/08/2008 - Alpinism
K2, an end and a never ending story
Italian mountaineer Marco Confortola has been transported by helicopter down to valley. People are now slowly beginning to think about what happened during these last few days on K2.
K2: Marco Confortola towards C1
04/08/2008 - Alpinism
K2: Marco Confortola towards C1
Marco Confortola is currently descending to Camp 1 at 5900m in the company of an American mountaineer and a high altitude porter.
Emergency on K2
02/08/2008 - Alpinism
Emergency on K2
12 mountaineers including Marco Confortola have been forced to bivvy above the Bottleneck due to a serac fall which swept away the fixed ropes. They are currently attempting to descend.
Nicolas Favresse repeats Cobra Crack, Squamish, Canada
28/07/2008 - Climbing
Nicolas Favresse repeats Cobra Crack, Squamish, Canada
On 18/07/2008 Nicolas Favresse made the second ascent of Cobra Crack, first climbed by Sonnie Trotter at Squamish, Canada in 2006.
Yuji Hirayama - The Nose, big walls and bouldering
28/07/2008 - Interviews
Yuji Hirayama - The Nose, big walls and bouldering
Interview with Japanese climber Yuji Hirayama after his recent record speed ascent of The Nose on El Capitan, Yosemite, together with Hans Florine.

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