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![Asta Nunaat in Greenland, Andrea Ghitti and Fabio Olivari climb Gioielli Viventi](/uploads/img/3/55673.jpg)
10/12/2018 - Alpinism
Asta Nunaat in Greenland, Andrea Ghitti and Fabio Olivari climb Gioielli Viventi On Asta Nunaat in eastern Greenland Andrea Ghitti and Fabio Olivari have made the first ascent of 'Gioielli Viventi', a new rock climb (320m, VI+/A1) established on 9 August 2018. This is likely to be only the second ascent of...
![Tre Cime di Lavaredo Punta Frida: a first ascent in the Dolomites](/uploads/img/3/55298.jpg)
30/10/2018 - Alpinism
Tre Cime di Lavaredo Punta Frida: a first ascent in the Dolomites Czech alpinist Michal Coubal reports about a first ascent, carried out with Aja Coubalova up Punta Frida, Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Dolomites: The Lights from the other World.
![Jeff Lowe's Eiger Metanoia finally repeated by Thomas Huber, Stephan Siegrist and Roger Schaeli](/uploads/img/3/42583.jpg)
09/01/2017 - Alpinism
Jeff Lowe's Eiger Metanoia finally repeated by Thomas Huber, Stephan Siegrist and Roger Schaeli From 29 to 30 December 2016 Thomas Huber, Stephan Siegrist and Roger Schaeli scored the long-awaited second ascent of Metanoia, Jeff Lowe’s masterpiece on the North Face of the Eiger. The route was established solo over a period of nine...
![Aurora Artika, discovering the climbing in Greenland's Mythic Circle](/uploads/img/3/40691.jpg)
17/11/2016 - Alpinism
Aurora Artika, discovering the climbing in Greenland's Mythic Circle Paolo Marazzi talks about his 'sailing and climbing' experience in Greenland’s Mythic Circle. The result: two new 800m climbs and above all though ‘an absolutely unique adventure in the North Sea.’
![Colin Haley makes first solo ascent of the Infinite Spur on Sultana - Mt. Foraker in Alaska](/uploads/img/3/37559.jpg)
07/06/2016 - Alpinism
Colin Haley makes first solo ascent of the Infinite Spur on Sultana - Mt. Foraker in Alaska American alpinist Colin Haley has made the first solo ascent the Infinite Spur on Sultana - Mt. Foraker in Alaska. While the ascent required just 12 hours 29 minutes from the Bergschrund to the summit, the descent proved a harrowing...
![Sport climbing: tie a knot in the end of the rope!](/uploads/img/3/37435.jpg)
31/05/2016 - Climbing
Sport climbing: tie a knot in the end of the rope! We have received the following appeal by the French Alpine Club section Causses et Cévennes that manages the Gorges du Tarn cliff reminding all climbers to tie a knot in the end of the tope before starting climbing a sport...
![King of the Bongo on Qualido in Val di Mello climbed by Marazzi, de Zaiacomo and Schiera](/uploads/img/3/31883.jpg)
02/10/2015 - Climbing
King of the Bongo on Qualido in Val di Mello climbed by Marazzi, de Zaiacomo and Schiera In autumn 2014 Paolo Marazzi, Matteo de Zaiacomo and Luca Schiera completed the first ascent of King of the Bongo, a new climb that shares the first two pitches with Passi di Bimbo to then explore a 700m, independent, difficult...
![Campanile Basso: first ever Base Jump by Maurizio di Palma - the video](/uploads/img/3/32340.jpg)
14/09/2015 - Alpinism
Campanile Basso: first ever Base Jump by Maurizio di Palma - the video On 9 September 2015 Maurizio di Palma carried out the first BASE jump off Campanile Basso (2877m, Brenta Dolomites). The jump video and report by Luca Tamburini.
![French belays on sea cliffs, lower off advice for sport climbing](/uploads/img/3/31831.jpg)
10/09/2015 - Climbing
French belays on sea cliffs, lower off advice for sport climbing Maurizio Oviglia, Italian Mountaineering Club Instructor, discusses a few basic rules that should be observed before lowering off a “French belay", consisting of two bolts and no abseil chain.
![The Nose on El Capitan via Google Street View](/uploads/img/3/31129.jpg)
24/06/2015 - Climbing
The Nose on El Capitan via Google Street View Today Google released a Street View version of The Nose on El Capitan in Yosemite along with climbers Tommy Caldwell, Alex Honnold and Lynn Hill.
![Generazioni a Confronto, new aid climb by Fantini and Pezzol on Sasso di Fontana Mora](/uploads/img/3/27779.jpg)
24/11/2014 - Climbing
Generazioni a Confronto, new aid climb by Fantini and Pezzol on Sasso di Fontana Mora Angelo Fantini and Diego Pezzoli have made the first ascent of the aid climb Generazioni a Confronto (IV, 5c, A1/A2), Sasso di Fontana Mora, N Italy.
![Coffee break #0](/uploads/img/3/22929.jpg)
28/03/2014 - Interviews
Coffee break #0 The numerous facets of alpinism, that go beyond mountaineering, encountered when you lease expect it. The first act by Daniela Zangrando with her Coffee break, a space to let thoughts and fantasies fluctuate within these free moments of rest.
![Jorg Verhoeven: Freerider rope solo up El Capitan in Yosemite](/uploads/img/3/20693.jpg)
22/10/2013 - Climbing
Jorg Verhoeven: Freerider rope solo up El Capitan in Yosemite Dutch rock climber Jorg Verhoeven talks about his recent solitary ascent of 5.13a up El Capitan, Yosemite.
![Thoughts about alpinism, climbing and accidents](/uploads/img/3/18829.jpg)
08/07/2013 - Alpinism
Thoughts about alpinism, climbing and accidents Using his own experience as a basis, Elio Bonfanti explores some thoughts about alpinism and climbing and their risks.
![Arc'teryx Alpine Arc'ademy: a weekend of mountaineering and safety on Mont Blanc](/uploads/img/3/18380.jpg)
21/06/2013 - Alpinism
Arc'teryx Alpine Arc'ademy: a weekend of mountaineering and safety on Mont Blanc Alpinism, courses, safety and fun on stunning Mont Blanc. The simple recipe of the Arc'teryx Alpine Academy 2013 that took place from 14 - 16 June at Chamonix to find out more about climbing and alpinism.
![Monte Santu, Baunei, Sardinia. Two new routes by Larcher & Oviglia and Giupponi & Sartori](/uploads/img/3/17958.jpg)
03/06/2013 - Climbing
Monte Santu, Baunei, Sardinia. Two new routes by Larcher & Oviglia and Giupponi & Sartori Two new 8a multi-pitch climbs on Monte Santu, Baunei, one of the last virgin crags in Sardinia: Vertigine Blu" (275m, 8a max, 7a+ obl.) established by Luca Giupponi and Nicola Sartori and "Blu Oltremare" (315m, 8a max, 7b obl.) established...
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