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Hansjörg Auer, new route Bruderliebe on the Marmolada, Dolomites
03/10/2011 - Alpinism
Hansjörg Auer, new route Bruderliebe on the Marmolada, Dolomites
Interview with Hansjörg Auer after the first ascent of Bruderliebe (800m/8b/b+) up the South Face of the Marmolada in the Dolomites.
On the trails of the glaciers, second expedition to the Caucasus
27/07/2011 - Environment
On the trails of the glaciers, second expedition to the Caucasus
After the Karakorum, the second expedtiion entitled "On the trails of the glaciers" is now about to set off for a month in the Caucasus, coordinated by Italian photographer Fabiano Ventura and the association Macromicro.
Arco Rock Legends and the sport climbing legends
22/07/2011 - Events
Arco Rock Legends and the sport climbing legends
During the VI Arco Rock Legends the Salewa Rock Award was given to Adam Ondra. The La Sportiva Competition Award went to Ramon Julien Puigblanque.
Matteo Della Bordella establishes a new route in Val Bavona, Switzerland
04/07/2011 - Climbing
Matteo Della Bordella establishes a new route in Val Bavona, Switzerland
Matteo Della Bordella has freed the route 'll mito della Caverna' (8a max, 7c oblig, 300m) in Val Bavona, Switzerland. This route was opened with Luca Auguadri after starting off with Nicola Balestra.
Arco Rock Legends 2011, the nominations
21/06/2011 - Events
Arco Rock Legends 2011, the nominations
All the nominations for the VIth Arco Rock Legends, the sport climbing Oscars scheduled to take place on Thursday 21 July 2011 at Arco (Italy) with two awards, the Salewa Rock Award and the La Sportiva Competition Award. The celebration...
Petzl GRIGRI 2 recall for replacement
21/06/2011 - Gear
Petzl GRIGRI 2 recall for replacement
The French company Petzl has issued a recall which concerns its GRIGRI 2’s (D14 2O, D14 2G, D14 2B ) with the first five digits of the serial number between 10326 and 11136.
Inspiration, new multi-pitch on Telendos, Kalymnos
08/06/2011 - Climbing
Inspiration, new multi-pitch on Telendos, Kalymnos
In April 2011 Simon Montmory established Inspiration (150m, 7a+ ) on Telendos, Kalymnos, Greece
Simone Moro and helicopter rescues in Nepal
01/06/2011 - Alpinism
Simone Moro and helicopter rescues in Nepal
Interview with Simone Moro about the latest helicopter rescues in Nepal's mountains.
Luka Zazvonil prepares Table For Six at Kotecnik in Slovenia
18/05/2011 - Climbing
Luka Zazvonil prepares Table For Six at Kotecnik in Slovenia
Slovenian climber Luka Zazvonil has made the first ascent of Miza za šest or Table for Six 8c+/9a at Kotecnik in Slovenia. Urban Golob provides the report.
Polish Princess, new route on Dragon’s Horns in Malaysia by Kaszlikowski and Kubarska
12/05/2011 - Climbing
Polish Princess, new route on Dragon’s Horns in Malaysia by Kaszlikowski and Kubarska
In April 2011 Eliza Kubarska and David Kaszlikowski from Poland established Polish Princess (7b+max, 270m) on Dragon Horns (Bukit Nanek Simukut) on Tioman Island, Malaysia.
Melloblocco day two – it's a record!
07/05/2011 - Events
Melloblocco day two – it's a record!
With 2500 registered climbers on the second day, the eighth Melloblocco has already broken all previous records. The number will increase tomorrow during the final day of the world's biggest bouldering and climbing meeting.
Kalymnos new rock climbs
06/05/2011 - Climbing
Kalymnos new rock climbs
The update for all the new routes established on Kalymnos in 2010 and the latest climbs created by Claude and Yves Remy.
Mezzalama Trophy 2011. The race, winners and a renewed competition
02/05/2011 - Competitions
Mezzalama Trophy 2011. The race, winners and a renewed competition
On 1 May 2011 the XVIII Mezzalama Trophy was won by the international team comprised of Spaniard Jornet Burgada and the Frenchmen Bon Mardion and Blanc. The women's event was won by Pellissier, Pedranzini, Martinelli. The report and excitement of...
Hervé Barmasse, the new Matterhorn route and the exploration of the Alps
22/04/2011 - Alpinism
Hervé Barmasse, the new Matterhorn route and the exploration of the Alps
On 9 April, after 4 days on the wall and three bivvies, Hervé Barmasse reached the summit of Picco Muzio via a new 700m route up the great pillar located on the South Face. This is the first stage in...
Campus board advice from the British Mountaineering Council
12/04/2011 - Climbing
Campus board advice from the British Mountaineering Council
The British Mountaineering Council has issued important Campus Board advice aimed primarily at children and teenagers. Interview with Dr. Volker Schöffl
Adam Ondra, 9b first ascent and 8c+ on-sight in a day at Oliana
28/03/2011 - Climbing
Adam Ondra, 9b first ascent and 8c+ on-sight in a day at Oliana
On Sunday 27/03/2011 Czech climber Adam Ondra set the Spanish crag Oliana on fire with his first ascent of Chaxi Raxi 9b followed by an on-sight of Blanquita 8c+.

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