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![Simon Gietl, from the new route in Patagonia to the Phantom der Zinne](/uploads/img/3/4954.jpg)
20/04/2010 - Alpinism
Simon Gietl, from the new route in Patagonia to the Phantom der Zinne Even if spring is at the doorstep, it's worth analysing the climbs of Simon Gietl from the South Tyrol, who this winter carried out the first ascent in Patagonia together with Roger Schäli before repeating the famous Phantom der Zinner...
![Climbing in South Africa around Cape Town](/uploads/img/3/4809.jpg)
18/03/2010 - Climbing
Climbing in South Africa around Cape Town Tony Lourens, the editor of SA Mountain Sport Magazine, shares the delights of rock climbing around Cape Town at the tip of Africa.
![Takargo first ascent by Joseph Puryear and David Gottlieb](/uploads/img/3/4804.jpg)
15/03/2010 - Alpinism
Takargo first ascent by Joseph Puryear and David Gottlieb Americans Joseph Puryear and David Gottlieb have made the first ascent of Takargo (6771 meters) via its East Face in Nepal.
![Sellaronda, one long roller coaster of emotions](/uploads/img/3/4711.jpg)
08/03/2010 - Competitions
Sellaronda, one long roller coaster of emotions On 05/03/2010 the 15th Sellaronda Skimarathon, the historic ski mountaineering race in the Dolomites, was won by Guido Giacomelli and Hansjoerg Lunger ahead of Thomas Martini and Matteo Pedergnana, followed by Ivan Antiga and Trettel Thomas. The womens' event was...
![When icefalls crack](/uploads/img/3/4589.jpg)
25/02/2010 - Alpinism
When icefalls crack The story of an ice pillar collapsing. An adventure which thankfully resulted in no injuries, but which provides ample food for thought...
![Gorillas im Nebel, new mixed route in the Zillertal, Austria](/uploads/img/3/4597.jpg)
18/02/2010 - Alpinism
Gorillas im Nebel, new mixed route in the Zillertal, Austria On 15 February Albert Leichtfried and Benedikt Purner carried out the first free ascent of "Gorillas im Nebel" (120m, M10/WI6) in the Zillertal, Austria.
![Waiting for Godot, Torres del Paine, Patagonia first ascent by Hansjörg Auer and Much Mayr](/uploads/img/3/4514.jpg)
03/02/2010 - Climbing
Waiting for Godot, Torres del Paine, Patagonia first ascent by Hansjörg Auer and Much Mayr Diary extract and interview with Hansjörg Auer after the first ascent of Waiting for Godot, Central Tower Torres del Paine, Patagonia, carried out with Much Mayr from Austria.
![Spray On, Will Gadd and Tim Emmett climb big ice at the Helmcken Falls, Canada](/uploads/img/3/4504.jpg)
02/02/2010 - Alpinism
Spray On, Will Gadd and Tim Emmett climb big ice at the Helmcken Falls, Canada Will Gadd from Canada teamed up with Tim Emmett from Britain to carry out the first ascent of Spray On, a 30m ice climb at the Helmcken Falls they tentatively graded WI10.
![Tawoche Central South Buttress by Renan Ozturk and Cory Richards](/uploads/img/3/4495.jpg)
01/02/2010 - Alpinism
Tawoche Central South Buttress by Renan Ozturk and Cory Richards In mid-January Renan Ozturk (USA) and Cory Richards (CAN) carried out the first ascent of the Central South Buttress of Tawoche (Khumbu Valley, Nepal) in alpine style (1200m ED2 VI 5.10 M4/5).
![Centercourt WI7+, new extreme ice climb in Austria's Gasteinertal by Leichtfried and Purner](/uploads/img/3/4409.jpg)
12/01/2010 - Alpinism
Centercourt WI7+, new extreme ice climb in Austria's Gasteinertal by Leichtfried and Purner On 07/01/2010 Albert Leichtfried and Benedikt Purner made the first ascent of the 300m "Centercourt" in the Gasteinertal. Graded WI7+, this is the hardest pure iceline in Austria and one of the hardest in the world.
![Fabio Giacomelli killed by avalanche at Cerro Torre](/uploads/img/3/4114.jpg)
07/01/2010 - Alpinism
Fabio Giacomelli killed by avalanche at Cerro Torre On 01 January 2010 Fabio Giacomelli, the 51 year old mountaineer from Trentino, Italy, died in an avalanche at the base of the East Face of Cerro Torre. After a three day search climbing partner Elio Orlandi managed to locate...
![Climbing stories in Val San Nicolò, Italy](/uploads/img/3/4348.jpg)
24/12/2009 - Climbing
Climbing stories in Val San Nicolò, Italy One day Heinz opened two new routes in Valle San Nicolò (Val di Fassa, Dolomites) and 22 years later he gave the route to Mario, who freed them. This is the story of "Alice e l'imperatore" and "Basic Instinct", told...
![Leichtfried and Purner do the Moonwalk, the longest icefall in Austria](/uploads/img/3/4236.jpg)
08/12/2009 - Alpinism
Leichtfried and Purner do the Moonwalk, the longest icefall in Austria Albert Leichtfried and Benedikt Purner have carried out the first ascent Moonwalk WI6/M7, at 1000m the longest icefall in Austria.
![Targassonne bouldering in France](/uploads/img/3/4211.jpg)
01/12/2009 - Climbing
Targassonne bouldering in France One of the most important bouldering areas in Europe is located close to the small village of Targassonne in the French Pyrenees. Electra Brunialti and Enea Colnago introduce these beautiful granite boulders.
![Greenland climbing Plaisir 2009](/uploads/img/3/4037.jpg)
02/11/2009 - Climbing
Greenland climbing Plaisir 2009 In July Mountain Guides Michele Maggioni and Daniele Bernasconi established two new routes around Disko Island, Qioqe Peninsula, Greenland
![Eternal Flame, Nameless Tower - climbing history and Alexander Huber interview](/uploads/img/3/3891.jpg)
13/10/2009 - Alpinism
Eternal Flame, Nameless Tower - climbing history and Alexander Huber interview The history of Eternal Flame and an interview with Alexander Huber after the first free ascent of the route which climbs the Nameless Tower, Trango, Karakorum.
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