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Climbing in Sardinia news: developments at Oliena and Domusnovas and the multi-pitch Malala Day
25/11/2014 - Climbing
Climbing in Sardinia news: developments at Oliena and Domusnovas and the multi-pitch Malala Day
In his regular rock climbing in Sardinia update, Maurizio Oviglia talks about recent developments at the crags Oliena and Domusnovas and the new multi-pitch granite climb Malala Day at Locherie (Onifai).
Desert Sandstone Climbing Trip # 1 - Colorado National Monument
21/11/2014 - Climbing
Desert Sandstone Climbing Trip # 1 - Colorado National Monument
The rock climbing tour through Utah - Colorado - Nevada - Arizona by Gian Luca Cavalli (CAAI - Gruppo Occidentale), Manrico Dell'Agnola (CAAI - Gruppo Orientale) and Marcello Sanguineti (CAAI - Gruppo Occidentale).
Conrad Anker & Kris Erickson: Always above us
14/11/2014 - Alpinism
Conrad Anker & Kris Erickson: Always above us
The short film of American alpinists Conrad Anker and Kris Erickson, the first ascent of Nutcracker in Hyalite Canyon, Montana, USA, and above all the memory of Alex Lowe and David Bridges who died on Shishapangma in 1999.
Ivan Peri reaches Monte Carlo after walking for 80 days Across the Alps
13/11/2014 - Interviews
Ivan Peri reaches Monte Carlo after walking for 80 days Across the Alps
The interview with Ivan Peri on reaching Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco, and his traverse across the Alps in 80 days. By Teddy Soppelsa for Good For Alps, magazine AKU trekking & outdoor footwear
Lofoten Storpillaren, new climb up Vagakallen by Adam Pustelnik and Andreas Klarström
08/11/2014 - Climbing
Lofoten Storpillaren, new climb up Vagakallen by Adam Pustelnik and Andreas Klarström
This summer Adam Pustelnik and Andreas Klarström made the first ascent of The Corner kick (8a, 900m), a difficult and dangerous new variation to the climb Freya up the Storpillaren pillar on the North Face of Vågakallen, Lofoten islands, Norway.
First Speedfly descent of Canalone Neri, Brenta Dolomites
07/11/2014 - Alpinism
First Speedfly descent of Canalone Neri, Brenta Dolomites
The report by Luca Tamburini who, together with Jacopo Pellizzari, made the first speedflying descent of Canalone Neri, Brenta Dolomites.
Hagshu North Face first ascent by Ales Cesen, Luka Lindic and Marko Prezelj
03/11/2014 - Alpinism
Hagshu North Face first ascent by Ales Cesen, Luka Lindic and Marko Prezelj
Between 29 and 30 September 2014, Slovenian alpinists Ales Cesen, Luka Lindic and Marko Prezelj made the first ascent of the North Face of Hagshu (ED, 70°-90°) in the Indian Himalayas.
Tom Ballard, climbing in his veins
15/10/2014 - Interviews
Tom Ballard, climbing in his veins
Interview with talented British climber and alpinist Tom Ballard.
GORE-TEX® Experience Tour
14/10/2014 - Alpinism
GORE-TEX® Experience Tour
Experience an intense and unique adventure with the GORE-TEX® Experience Tour: together with world-famous Himalayan alpinist Edurne Pasaban climb in the footsteps of Lucy Walker, the great pioneer of alpinism, to rediscover the beauty of the Alps and the meaning...
Alexander Huber climbs difficult Wetterbock multipitch
13/10/2014 - Climbing
Alexander Huber climbs difficult Wetterbock multipitch
The report by German alpinist Alexander Huber who, on 18 September 2014 together Michi Althammer made the first free ascent of Wetterbock (8c, 10 pitches) up the Wetterbockwand, Göll East Face, Berchtesgaden Alps, Austria.
Giù la testa, new Lagorai rock climb, Dolomites
06/10/2014 - Alpinism
Giù la testa, new Lagorai rock climb, Dolomites
The report by Peter Moser about Giù la testa (350m VIII / VIII+), a difficult new trad rock climb first ascended in 2014 in the Lagorai group, Dolomites, together with Thomas Ballerin, Iwan Canins and Roberto Ronzani.
Andreas Fransson and JP Auclair killed by avalanche in Patagonia
Andreas Fransson and JP Auclair killed by avalanche in Patagonia
On 29/09/2014 Swedish skier Andreas Fransson and Canadian skier JP Auclair were killed by an avalanche on Monte San Lorenzo in Patagonia, on the border between Chile and Argentina. Both were considered two of the world's premier skiers.
Philipp Angelo solos the Grandes Jorasses Polish route
30/09/2014 - Alpinism
Philipp Angelo solos the Grandes Jorasses Polish route
The short report by South Tyrolean alpinist Philipp Angelo who on 15 September2014 carried out what is likely to be the second solo ascent of the Polish route up the North Face of the Grandes Jorasses (Mont Blanc).
Gasherbrum V, first ascent by the Koreans Chi-young Ahn and Nak-jong Seong
29/09/2014 - Alpinism
Gasherbrum V, first ascent by the Koreans Chi-young Ahn and Nak-jong Seong
On 25/07/2014 the Koreans Chi-young Ahn and Nak-jong Seong completed the first ascent of Gasherbrum V (7147m) in Pakistan, climbing alpine style via a new route up the South Face. The report by expedition leader Chi-young Ahn.
Volcan Aguilera, first ascent in Patagonia by the Uncharted expedition
23/09/2014 - Alpinism
Volcan Aguilera, first ascent in Patagonia by the Uncharted expedition
The Uncharted expedition comprised of Camilo Rada, Natalia Martinez, Ines Dusaillant, Viviana Callahan and Evan Miles has made the first ascent of Volcan Aguilera (2480m) on the South Patagonian Icefield. Furthermore, during the return across the Hielos Continentales the team...
Corrado Pesce and his Polish route solo up Grandes Jorasses
09/09/2014 - Alpinism
Corrado Pesce and his Polish route solo up Grandes Jorasses
On Monday 8 September the Italian alpinist Corrado "Korra" Pesce made a fast solo ascent of the Polish route up Pointe Helene on the North Face of the Grandes Jorasses (Mont Blanc).