3442 News found
![Watch Tom Randall climb Bassline, the longest urban roof crack in the UK](/uploads/img/3/69639.jpg)
17/02/2021 - Climbing
Watch Tom Randall climb Bassline, the longest urban roof crack in the UK The video of Tom Randall making the first ascent of Bassline, the longest bridge roof crack in the UK.
![Sean Villanueva and the magical Moonwalk Traverse of Fitz Roy skyline solo in Patagonia](/uploads/img/3/69587.jpg)
15/02/2021 - Interviews
Sean Villanueva and the magical Moonwalk Traverse of Fitz Roy skyline solo in Patagonia Interview with Sean Villanueva O’Driscoll after the Fitz Roy Traverse in Patagonia, carried out solo from 5 to 10 February and christened the Moonwalk Traverse by the Belgian mountaineer. This is only the second time that the iconic skyline of...
![Two spectacular new icefalls in Dolomites, directly opposite Tre Cime di Lavaredo](/uploads/img/3/69535.jpg)
15/02/2021 - Alpinism
Two spectacular new icefalls in Dolomites, directly opposite Tre Cime di Lavaredo South Tyrolean mountain guides Manuel and Martin Baumgartner have established Eisradius and Last Minute, two new ice climbs in Rienztal (Höhlensteintal) with spectacular panorama onto the Tre Cime di Lavaredo described as 'probably one of the most beautiful views in...
![Antarctica: exploration and research with Gianluca Cavalli, Manrico Dell'Agnola, Marcello Sanguineti](/uploads/img/3/69575.jpg)
11/02/2021 - Alpinism
Antarctica: exploration and research with Gianluca Cavalli, Manrico Dell'Agnola, Marcello Sanguineti The second episode of the Karpos web series 'Antarctica: beyond the end of the world' featuring the Italian mountaineers Gianluca Cavalli, Manrico Dell'Agnola and Marcello Sanguineti exploring fjords, valleys, and glaciers with kayaks, skis, and sleds.
![Farewell to Cala Cimenti and Patrick Negro](/uploads/img/3/59526.jpg)
09/02/2021 - Alpinism
Farewell to Cala Cimenti and Patrick Negro Carlo Alberto Cimenti, best known as Cala, and Patrick Negro perished yesterday in an avalanche while skiing in the mountains of Susa Valley in Italy.
![Dani Arnold and Roger Schäli fire Exocet at Lauterbrunnen](/uploads/img/3/69373.jpg)
01/02/2021 - Alpinism
Dani Arnold and Roger Schäli fire Exocet at Lauterbrunnen The report by Swiss mountaineer Roger Schäli who, with Dani Arnold on 19/01/2021, made the first ascent of Exocet, a mixed climb in Lauterbrunnental, Switzerland.
![Antarctica: beyond the end of the world with Gianluca Cavalli, Manrico Dell'Agnola, Marcello Sanguineti](/uploads/img/3/69328.jpg)
29/01/2021 - Alpinism
Antarctica: beyond the end of the world with Gianluca Cavalli, Manrico Dell'Agnola, Marcello Sanguineti The first episode of the Karpos web series "Antarctica: beyond the end of the world" featuring the Italian mountaineers Gianluca Cavalli, Manrico Dell'Agnola and Marcello Sanguineti.
![Dolomites Nasswand reveals its Surprise to Martin and Manuel Baumgartner](/uploads/img/3/69313.jpg)
28/01/2021 - Climbing
Dolomites Nasswand reveals its Surprise to Martin and Manuel Baumgartner South Tyrolean mountain guide Manuel Baumgartner reports about the first ascent of Surprise, a new mixed climb up Nasswand / Croda Bagnata, in the Höhlensteintal / Valle di Landro, Dolomites first ascended with his cousin Martin Baumgartner.
![Dolomites ice climbing: Cascata Toboga climbed at Pala delle Masenada in Moiazza](/uploads/img/3/69265.jpg)
28/01/2021 - Alpinism
Dolomites ice climbing: Cascata Toboga climbed at Pala delle Masenada in Moiazza Climbed on 16 January 2021 by Gianni Del Din and Otello De Toni, the icefall Cascata Toboga at Pala delle Masenade in Moiazza (Dolomites) is the winter version of the summer rock climb first ascended in 1989 by Giuliano De...
![Space Shuttle on Kleine Rodelheilspitze, new mixed climb in the Dolomites](/uploads/img/3/69227.jpg)
25/01/2021 - Alpinism
Space Shuttle on Kleine Rodelheilspitze, new mixed climb in the Dolomites Markus Huber from the South Tyrol reports about the first ascent of Space Shuttle, a new mixed climb on Kleine Rodelheilspitze (Sass dla Lùesa), above Passo Gardena in the Sella group of the Italian Dolomites.
![K2 first winter ascent, the video of the historic Nepalese climb vs. global warming](/uploads/img/3/69224.jpg)
24/01/2021 - Alpinism
K2 first winter ascent, the video of the historic Nepalese climb vs. global warming The video of the historic first winter ascent of K2, completed by 10 Nepalese mountaineers on 16 January 2021.
![Farewell to Cesare Maestri](/uploads/img/3/69166.jpg)
20/01/2021 - Alpinism
Farewell to Cesare Maestri Cesare Maestri passed away yesterday aged 91. The highly talented Italian alpinist, mountain guide and author was nicknamed il Ragno delle Dolomiti, the Spider of the Dolomites. His name will always be intrinsically linked not only to his beloved home...
![Sorejina at Sennesspitze in the Dolomites climbed by Manuel and Simon Gietl](/uploads/img/3/69148.jpg)
18/01/2021 - Alpinism
Sorejina at Sennesspitze in the Dolomites climbed by Manuel and Simon Gietl South Tyrolean alpinists Simon and Manuel Gietl have added a new mixed climb to Sennesspitze (Muntejela de Sénes) in the Dolomites by establishing Sorejina (WI5+, M6, 50°, 700m).
![Sergi Mingote perishes on K2](/uploads/img/3/69139.jpg)
16/01/2021 - Alpinism
Sergi Mingote perishes on K2 Spanish mountaineer Sergi Mingote died earlier today while descending from K2. The Catalan mountaineer was descending from Camp 1 to Advanced Base Camp when he fell to his death.
![Etienne Bernard, goodbye to the young alpinist from Val di Fassa, Dolomites](/uploads/img/3/69128.jpg)
14/01/2021 - Alpinism
Etienne Bernard, goodbye to the young alpinist from Val di Fassa, Dolomites Etienne Bernard, the 27-year-old ski instructor, mountain guide and mountaineer from Val di Fassa, perished in an avalanche yesterday on Mount Pordoi (Dolomites, Italy).
![K2 in winter without supplementary oxygen - possible or impossible?](/uploads/img/3/59916.jpg)
14/01/2021 - Alpinism
K2 in winter without supplementary oxygen - possible or impossible? German journalist Stefan Nestler examines the physiological difficulties associated with climbing K2 in winter without supplemental oxygen. Originally published on his website, Nestler has kindly allowed his text to be republished on planetmountain.com.
Expo / News
Expo / Products
The most versatile No-Edge® climbing shoe of the whole La Sportiva range.
Versatile and sturdy men’s mountaineering boots
Comfortable and fully adjustable harness for gym and outdoor climbing
Lightweight, adjustable and packable SCOTT Explorair Light Windbreaker jacket.
Fast hiking shoes AKU Flyrock GTX WS
Lightweight, comfortable and ventilated climbing helmet for children.