1099 News found
![XXI Mezzalama Trophy and VI Adamello Ski Raid, registration now open for the classic ski mountaineering competitions](/uploads/img/3/30165.jpg)
01/12/2016 - Competitions
XXI Mezzalama Trophy and VI Adamello Ski Raid, registration now open for the classic ski mountaineering competitions As of Thursday 1 December 2016 registration is open for two ski mountaineering competitions included in the prestigious La Grande Course circuit: the XXI Trofeo Mezzalama and VI Adamello Ski Raid.
![Mirror Wall, Leo Houlding and Co climbing in Greenland](/uploads/img/3/41899.jpg)
26/11/2016 - Alpinism
Mirror Wall, Leo Houlding and Co climbing in Greenland The film documenting the expedition led by Leo Houlding and the ensuing first ascent of Reflections, (E6 6b, A3+, 1250m) up the North West face of Mirror Wall in Greenland.
![Adam Ondra: the Dawn Wall El Capitan interview](/uploads/img/3/41801.jpg)
25/11/2016 - Interviews
Adam Ondra: the Dawn Wall El Capitan interview Interview with Czech rock climber Adam Ondra who, leading all pitches from 14 to 21 November 2016, completed the second free ascent of Dawn Wall on El Capitan, Yosemite. Considered the hardest big wall in the world, this climb was...
![Mission accomplished: Adam Ondra completes second free ascent of Dawn Wall](/uploads/img/3/41799.jpg)
22/11/2016 - Climbing
Mission accomplished: Adam Ondra completes second free ascent of Dawn Wall Adam Ondra from the Czech Republic, climbing together with Pavel Blažek, has completed the second free ascent of Dawn Wall on El Capitan in Yosemite. Considered the hardest big wall in the world, this climb was freed by Tommy Caldwell...
![Jorg Verhoeven and the El Capitan Dihedral Wall interview](/uploads/img/3/41825.jpg)
21/11/2016 - Interviews
Jorg Verhoeven and the El Capitan Dihedral Wall interview Interview with Dutch climber Jorg Verhoeven after the second free ascent of Dihedral Wall, the difficult big wall climb freed in 2004 by Tommy Caldwell on El Capitan in Yosemite, USA.
![Via dei Balotini, new rock climb on Torre Argentina in Vallaccia, Dolomites](/uploads/img/3/41301.jpg)
04/11/2016 - Alpinism
Via dei Balotini, new rock climb on Torre Argentina in Vallaccia, Dolomites In October 2015 on Torre Argentina in the Vallaccia group (Val di Fassa, Dolomites) the brothers Enrico Geremia and Nicolò Geremia made the first ascent of 'Via dei Balotini', a new rock climb to the right of Via Maffei -...
![Mt. Hutsa & Peak 5912m, new international climbs in Genyen massif, Sichuan](/uploads/img/3/41236.jpg)
01/11/2016 - Alpinism
Mt. Hutsa & Peak 5912m, new international climbs in Genyen massif, Sichuan New Zealand mountaineer Robert Partridge reports about the international expedition comprised of Peter Linney (EIRE), Luca Vallata & Tito Arosio (IT), James Monypenny, Tom Nichols & Heather Swift (UK) that established various new routes in the Genyen massif of China's...
![Valery Rozov BASE jumps from 7700m off Cho Oyu](/uploads/img/3/41076.jpg)
25/10/2016 - Alpinism
Valery Rozov BASE jumps from 7700m off Cho Oyu On 5 October 2016 Russia’s Valery Rozov leapt from a record-breaking altitude of 7700m off Cho Oyu, the sixth highest mountain in the world.
![Aleš Česen and Luka Lindič: the Broad Peak and Gasherbrum IV North Summit interview](/uploads/img/3/40797.jpg)
21/10/2016 - Alpinism
Aleš Česen and Luka Lindič: the Broad Peak and Gasherbrum IV North Summit interview Interview with Slovenian alpinists Aleš Česen and Luka Lindič after their ascents of Broad Peak (8047m) and Gasherbrum IV North Summit (7900m).
![Adam Ondra sees first light on Dawn Wall in Yosemite](/uploads/img/3/40862.jpg)
19/10/2016 - Climbing
Adam Ondra sees first light on Dawn Wall in Yosemite During his first visit to Yosemite, USA, Czech climber Adam Ondra has immediately begun attempting 'Dawn Wall', the hardest big wall climb in world freed on El Capitan by Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson.
![Adam Ondra 9b first ascent and 8c+ onsight in Slovakia](/uploads/img/3/32287.jpg)
13/10/2016 - Climbing
Adam Ondra 9b first ascent and 8c+ onsight in Slovakia Interview with Czech climber Adam Ondra who on 05/10/2016 at Alternativna stena in Slovakia made the first ascent of 'Robin Úd', a 9b sports climb, before on sighting the 8c+ 'C'est la vie'.
![Stefano Ghisolfi climbs 9a+ again at Céüse](/uploads/img/3/40605.jpg)
11/10/2016 - Climbing
Stefano Ghisolfi climbs 9a+ again at Céüse At Ceuse in France Stefano Ghisolfi has repeated Jungle Boogie, the 9a+ sports climb freed by Adam Ondra in 2012.
![Ulju Mountain Film Festival, right first time in South Korea](/uploads/img/3/40536.jpg)
11/10/2016 - Events
Ulju Mountain Film Festival, right first time in South Korea From September 30 to October 4, 2016, the first Uiju Mountain Film Festival took place in South Korea. Italian mountaineer Reinhold Messner was the Honorary guest, while 24 films took part in the competition. The Festival Grand Prize was awarded...
![Marc-André Leclerc claims first solo winter ascent of Torre Egger in Patagonia](/uploads/img/3/40031.jpg)
19/09/2016 - Alpinism
Marc-André Leclerc claims first solo winter ascent of Torre Egger in Patagonia In Patagonia Canadian alpinist Marc-André Leclerc has made the first solo winter ascent of Torre Egger (2685m).
![Action Directe, Wolfgang Güllich's 25-year-old Frankenjura masterpiece](/uploads/img/3/39844.jpg)
14/09/2016 - Climbing
Action Directe, Wolfgang Güllich's 25-year-old Frankenjura masterpiece Action Directe was established by Wolfgang Güllich on 14 September 1991 at Waldkopf in Germany's Frankenjura. The route set new new standards in sport climbing and now, precisely twenty-five years after the first ascent, Planetmountain.com takes a step back in...
![Tofana di Rozes circuit and Scala del Minighel](/uploads/img/3/39703.jpg)
09/09/2016 - Trekking
Tofana di Rozes circuit and Scala del Minighel Enrico Maioni, Cortina Mountain Guide, introduces the spectacular Tofana di Rozes circuit combined with the legendary, short but exposed Minighel ladder, famous for being the first via ferrata at Cortina d'Ampezzo, Dolomites, Italy.
Expo / News
Expo / Products
Fast hiking shoes AKU Flyrock GTX WS
Versatile and sturdy men’s mountaineering boots
Y-shaped via ferrata set made with 20 mm elastic webbing and Tango double gate safety connectors.
Lightweight, comfortable and ventilated climbing helmet for children.
An ultralight two-person tent for trekking and biking.
Comfortable and fully adjustable harness for gym and outdoor climbing