The news
23/05/2001 - Climbing
Luca Giupponi on form at Arco and Pian de Schiavaneis Luca Giupponi redpoints 'Mike Jordan', 8B/8B+ at Pueblo di Massone, Arco and 'Superpolentin', 8b at Pian de Schiaveneis
15/05/2001 - Alpinism
Makalu 2001, summit! Giampaolo Corona of the the expedition Aquile di San Martino di Castrozza e Primiero reached the summit of Makalu on 14/05
12/05/2001 - Events
49° Trento International Film Festival, portfolio Portfolio of the 49° Trento International Film Festival
09/05/2001 - Alpinism
Makalu 2001, at 7400m The Makalu expedition “Aquile di San Martino di Castrozza e Primiero” ahs established Camp 3 at Makalu Lha at 7400m and the weather is stable. The American expedition attempting the West Pillar has abandoned its attempt after having reached 7500m
06/05/2001 - Events
Film Festival di Trento, the winning films Antarctica.org by Michel De Wouters and Annick Pippelart won the 49th International Mountain Film Festival at Trento, Italy
03/05/2001 - Events
49° International Film Festival at Trento The 49° Film Festival di Trento takes place in Trento from 27 April - 5 May 2001
02/05/2001 - Alpinism
Lhotse – Everest traverse, news from Simone Moro S. Moro and D. Urubko attempting the Lhotse (8516m) - Everest (8850m) traverese have finished acclimatising by climbing to the South Col. Conditions on Lhotse are not good yet
29/04/2001 - Climbing
Alberto Gnerro at St. Leger du Ventoux At St.Leger du Ventoux the Italian Alberto Gnerro climbed eight hard routes between 8a and 8b+
28/04/2001 - Competitions
13° Trofeo Mezzalama, the results The team composed of Graziano Boscacci, Ivan Murada and Heinz Blatter wins the Monte Rosa supermarathon from Cervinia to Gressoney and establish new course record. Gloriana Pellisier, Arianna Follis and Alexia Zuberer win women's event
20/04/2001 - Climbing
Cristian Brenna at the Gorge du Tarn Cristian Brenna on-sighted 'Priez pour nous' 8b, "Rasta vaut rien" 8a+/b, "Moule frites" 8a, "La banda de rulos" 8a, and "La nouvelle plantation du Christ" 8a at the Gorge du Tarn, France
17/04/2001 - Alpinism
Makalu 2001, the expedition at Base Camp The "Aquile" Mountain Guides expedition has reached Base Camp and is beginning preparations for the ascent of Makalu (8475m)
14/04/2001 - Climbing
Sansoz, Legrand and Hirayama in America Legrand and Hirayama both on-sight "Don't call me dude" 5.13c / 8a+ at Virgin River Gorge, while Liv Sansoz redpoints "Route of all evil" (5.14a 8b+). All three now plan to climb "Nessecary Evil" (5.14c/8c+)
11/04/2001 - Climbing
Stefano Alippi bouldering at Chironico Stefano Alippi sends three 7c, one 7c+ and Le Pilier 8a in just three hours at Chironico, Switzerland
11/04/2001 - Climbing
Vitamania 8c+ (Annot) for Cristian Brenna The Italian Cristiaqn Brenna climbs his ninth 8c+, Vitamania at Annot (Haute Provence - FRA)
09/04/2001 - Competitions
European Youth Cup at Trieste - the results The results of the European Youth Cup 2nd stage at Trieste, Italy
09/04/2001 - Alpinism
'Polartec Challenge 2001' expeditions All the 'Polartec Challenge' projects for 2001
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