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![Via ferrata del Vajont, the original idea by Fabio Bristot](/uploads/img/3/32902.jpg)
13/10/2015 - Trekking
Via ferrata del Vajont, the original idea by Fabio Bristot Fabio Bristot, member of the Bellunese Dolomites Mountain Rescue Service, explains his reasoning that resulted in the construction of the Via Ferrata della Memoria, the new via ferrata which commemorates the 1910 victims of the Vajont disaster that occurred on...
![Via ferrata del Vajont, the new via ferrata della Memoria above Longarone](/uploads/img/3/32865.jpg)
09/10/2015 - Trekking
Via ferrata del Vajont, the new via ferrata della Memoria above Longarone On 2 October 2015 at Longarone (Italy) the new Via ferrata della Memoria, also referred to as Via ferrata del Vajont, was inaugurated above the Vajont Gorge. Constructed by the Cortina Mountain Guides, this is a different way to remember...
![CAI don't cry, new rock climb up Sass de Mura, Dolomites](/uploads/img/3/32608.jpg)
29/09/2015 - Climbing
CAI don't cry, new rock climb up Sass de Mura, Dolomites The report by Davide Gaeta and Andrea Salvadori about the first ascent of CAI don’t cry (VIII+, R3, 300m) up the North Face of Sass de Mura, Cimonega group, Belluno Dolomites.
![Sappada abseil stations replaced on ice climbs](/uploads/img/3/28888.jpg)
06/02/2015 - Alpinism
Sappada abseil stations replaced on ice climbs At Sappada, Northern Italy, the local mountain guides have replaced the abseil belays of more than 50 ice falls. The report by Pierpaolo Pedrini
![Forza 5, new climb up Quarto Torrione di Mondeval in the Dolomites](/uploads/img/3/26086.jpg)
15/09/2014 - Alpinism
Forza 5, new climb up Quarto Torrione di Mondeval in the Dolomites Giovanni Bergamin, Francesco Leardi, Giuliano Pettenuzzo and Valerio Ranzato have made the first ascent of Forza 5 (280m, 6b/A1), a new climb up Quarto Torrione di Mondeval, Lastoni of Formin group, Dolomites.
![Repairers of the fragile mountain environment](/uploads/img/3/23415.jpg)
16/04/2014 - Environment
Repairers of the fragile mountain environment The mountains are a harsh and at the same time fragile environment that needs to be treated with care. The wealth and stability of the mountain ecosystems are directly linked to the presence of man and the effects of a...
![Shepherds and Alpine guides. Worlds apart?](/uploads/img/3/22894.jpg)
27/03/2014 - Environment
Shepherds and Alpine guides. Worlds apart? Shepherds and alpine guides, two professions connected to the mountains and nature that, in this frenetically changing world, can inspire us in day-to-day life and live out our passions without forgetting our roots. By Teddy Soppelsa for Good For Alps,...
![Kang Nachugo East, Santiago Padros and Domen Kastelic establish Monsoon](/uploads/img/3/20922.jpg)
06/11/2013 - Alpinism
Kang Nachugo East, Santiago Padros and Domen Kastelic establish Monsoon On 21 and 22 October 2013 Santiago Padros and Domen Kastelic made the first ascent of Monsoon (1500m /75°) up the SW Face of Kang Nachugo East, Rolwaling valley, Himalaya, Nepal.
![The Cogne mines, between the past and the future - part 1](/uploads/img/3/20485.jpg)
08/10/2013 - Environment
The Cogne mines, between the past and the future - part 1 On 31 October 2013 the mining concession grant in Cogne will terminate and consequently an important part of the mining history of Cogne and the Aosta Valley will come to an end. Now, more than never, the time has come...
![Water and rock 2012, the Sardinian climbing meeting at Roccadoria Monteleone](/uploads/img/3/14245.jpg)
10/10/2012 - Events
Water and rock 2012, the Sardinian climbing meeting at Roccadoria Monteleone The climbing meeting "L'acqua e la roccia" will take place on 20 and 21 October 2012 at Roccadoria Monteleone, Sardinia.
![Shakti, new route for Riccardo Scarian](/uploads/img/3/9604.jpg)
02/11/2011 - Climbing
Shakti, new route for Riccardo Scarian On 17/10/2011 Riccardo Scarian carried out the first free ascent of Shakti (200m, max 8b+/8c, obl. 7c/8a), the route he had established in August 2011 with various partners up the SW Face of Picco delle Aquile, Monte Coppolo, Valnuvola.
![Cinque Torri - sport climbing in the Dolomites](/uploads/img/3/5443.jpg)
26/07/2010 - Climbing
Cinque Torri - sport climbing in the Dolomites The sport climbs at Cinque Torri, the historic symbol of alpinism and rock climbing in Cortina and the Ampezzo valley.
![Silvio Reffo repeats Drumtime at Fonzaso](/uploads/img/3/4807.jpg)
18/03/2010 - Climbing
Silvio Reffo repeats Drumtime at Fonzaso On 07/03/2009 Silvio Reffo from Vicenza carried out a rare repeat of Drumtime, the super route at Fonzaso.
![Gabriele Moroni, Lumignano and a step back into climbing history](/uploads/img/3/2707.jpg)
16/01/2009 - Climbing
Gabriele Moroni, Lumignano and a step back into climbing history Last weekend Gabriele Moroni visited the historic Lumignano Classica in N. Italy and returned home with a climbing sweep-stake: flash ascents of Boomerang 8a+ and Atomic Café 8a, and a fantastic 2nd go ascent of Mare Allucinante 8b+.
![Rock climbing at Fonzaso, Italy](/uploads/img/3/2635.jpg)
29/12/2008 - Climbing
Rock climbing at Fonzaso, Italy Fonzaso, the beautiful small crag at the foot of the Dolomites, with 40 routes up to 8c+ ideal for winter climbing
![All the Alps just a click away](/uploads/img/3/2295.jpg)
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
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