614 News found
![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...
![VI Tris Rotondo in Val Bedretto, Switzerland](/uploads/img/3/21711.jpg)
19/01/2014 - Competitions
VI Tris Rotondo in Val Bedretto, Switzerland The VI Tris Rotondo is scheduled to take place in Valle Bedretto, Gottardo, Switzerland on 23 February 2014. Hundreds of athletes will take part in the highly anticipated event the fans have nicknamed the "Tris".
![Il Grande Salto, the discovery of Valle Inferno in Italy's Maiella](/uploads/img/3/21658.jpg)
14/01/2014 - Alpinism
Il Grande Salto, the discovery of Valle Inferno in Italy's Maiella On 7 December 2013 Cristiano Iurisci, Massimo Zulli and Antonio Di Martino made the first ascent of Il Grande Salto (TD+, 55/65°, 75°, M3+) in the remote, inhospitable, isolated and wild Valle Inferno in Italy's Majella National Park. The story...
![Super Domo, new route up Cerro Domo Blanco in Patagonia by Schaefer, Neil and Joel Kauffman](/uploads/img/3/21630.jpg)
09/01/2014 - Alpinism
Super Domo, new route up Cerro Domo Blanco in Patagonia by Schaefer, Neil and Joel Kauffman On 2 January 2014 the Americans Joel Kauffman, Neil Kauffman and Mikey Schaefer made the first ascent of Super Domo (V 600m WI5 M6) up the East Face of Cerro Domo Blanco in Patagonia.
![Colin Haley and Rolando Garibotti make first ascent of Cerro Marconi Central in Patagonia](/uploads/img/3/21551.jpg)
30/12/2013 - Alpinism
Colin Haley and Rolando Garibotti make first ascent of Cerro Marconi Central in Patagonia Colin Haley from America and Rolando Garibotti from Argentina have grabbed the first ascent of La SuperWhillans, a striking ramp up the East Face of Cerro Marconi Central in Patagonia.
![D'Artagnan, new route on Cerro Domo Blanco in Patagonia by David Gladwin, Kim Ladiges and Ben Erdmann](/uploads/img/3/21521.jpg)
24/12/2013 - Alpinism
D'Artagnan, new route on Cerro Domo Blanco in Patagonia by David Gladwin, Kim Ladiges and Ben Erdmann In December 2013 David Gladwin, Kim Ladiges and Ben Erdmann established D'Artagnan (7a,C1, M6) up the Los tres Mosqueteros, Cerro Domo Blanco in Patagonia.
![Nepal new climbs by Christopher Wright and Scott Adamson](/uploads/img/3/21505.jpg)
21/12/2013 - Alpinism
Nepal new climbs by Christopher Wright and Scott Adamson In October in Nepal's Khumbu region American alpinists Scott Adamson and Christopher Wright have made the first ascent of Open Fire (V WI5 M3 1000m) and one called Purgation (VI WI6+ M6 1100m).
![Mont Blanc freeride: Vallée Blanche and Glacier Rond](/uploads/img/3/21422.jpg)
16/12/2013 - Snow Ski-skimountaineering
Mont Blanc freeride: Vallée Blanche and glacier Rond Two great freeride itineraries on Mont Blanc introduced by Domenico Giusti and Giorgio Passino: Vallée Blanche from Courmayeur and glacier Rond.
![Ermanno Salvaterra and the Torre Egger attempt in Patagonia](/uploads/img/3/21321.jpg)
09/12/2013 - Alpinism
Ermanno Salvaterra and the Torre Egger attempt in Patagonia Italian alpinist Ermanno Salvaterra recounts his recent attempt up the West Face of Torre Egger in Patagonia, carried out with Tomas Franchini, Paolo Grisa and Francesco Salvaterra in November. During the last expedition days Tomas Franchini and Francesco Salvaterra made...
![Stéphane Benoist: the south face of Annapurna and the importance of a climbing partnership](/uploads/img/3/21156.jpg)
21/11/2013 - Alpinism
Stéphane Benoist: the south face of Annapurna and the importance of a climbing partnership Interview with French alpinist Stéphane Benoist after the recent, epic ascent of the South Face of Annapurna carried out together with Yannick Graziani.
![Benjamin Letham speed flying off Mt. Tasman in New Zealand](/uploads/img/3/21109.jpg)
18/11/2013 - Alpinism
Benjamin Letham speed flying off Mt. Tasman in New Zealand Video of Benjamin Letham speed flying off the summit of Mt. Tasman, New Zealand.
![National Geographic announces 2014 Adventurers of the Year](/uploads/img/3/21095.jpg)
16/11/2013 - Book-press
National Geographic announces 2014 Adventurers of the Year From 14/11/2014 to 31/01/2014 you can cast your vote online for the National Geographic Adventurer of the Year 2014. Nominees include Adam Ondra, Kilian Jornet Burgada, Raphael Slawinski and Ian Welsted.
![Dreams and magic, Lugano celebrates an evening of alpinism and adventure](/uploads/img/3/20382.jpg)
03/10/2013 - Events
Dreams and magic, Lugano celebrates an evening of alpinism and adventure On Friday 15 November 15 Lugano (CH) will host Dreams and magic: breathtaking adventures from the Rätikon limestone to the glaciers of the Antarctic Peninsula with Nina Caprez, Cédric Lachat, Romulus Nottaris and Simon Anthamatten. This year celebrates the 15th...
![Kapura South, first ascent in Pakistan's Nangma Valley by Daniela Teixeira and Paulo Roxo](/uploads/img/3/20326.jpg)
02/10/2013 - Alpinism
Kapura South, first ascent in Pakistan's Nangma Valley by Daniela Teixeira and Paulo Roxo In early September 2013 the Portugese climbers Daniela Teixeira and Paulo Roxo made the first ascent Kapura South (6350m) in the Nangma Valley, Karakoram, Pakistan, via their route Never Ending Dreams (1300m, M4).
![Young alpinist discovers jewels on Mont Blanc](/uploads/img/3/2721.jpg)
27/09/2013 - Alpinism
Young alpinist discovers jewels on Mont Blanc This September on the Bossons glacier at the foot of Mont Blanc a French climber has found precious gems, possibly the remains of an air crash.
Expo / News
Expo / Products
An agile and lightweight mid-cut boot for mixed-terrain hiking.
Technical footwear for high altitude mountaineering and ice climbing.
Hiking backpack with shoulder straps made of auxetic, a revolutionary material in the world of backpacks.
Singing Rock Pearl: all-round three-buckle climbing harness specially designed for women.
Innovative daisy chain ideal on multi-pitch routes, for self-belaying, for abseiling and as an étrier.
The new Origin VS allows you to climb comfortably in the gym.