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![Piolets d'Or 2014, the five nominations for the 22nd edition](/uploads/img/3/19701.jpg)
27/02/2014 - Events
Piolets d'Or 2014, the five nominations for the 22nd edition From the most remote mountains in Nepal and Pakistan to the frozen lands of Alaska, via the imposing Masherbrum massif and symbollic Annapurna. Five ascents, carried out by some of the world's most talented alpinists, are in the running for...
![Piolets d'Or 2014, the big list](/uploads/img/3/16526.jpg)
10/02/2014 - Events
Piolets d'Or 2014, the big list The complete list of all 2013 ascents taken into consideration by the Piolets d'Or, from which the choice of nominees for the Piolets d'Or 2014 will be made.
![Amidst the stories of alpinism and climbing in 2013](/uploads/img/3/20593.jpg)
01/01/2014 - Alpinism
Amidst the stories of alpinism and climbing in 2013 A brief and by no means complete journey through the stories and the climbs of 2013, while waiting for new year.
![Likhu Chuli I, first ascent by Ines Papert in Nepal](/uploads/img/3/21222.jpg)
29/11/2013 - Alpinism
Likhu Chuli I, first ascent by Ines Papert in Nepal On 13 November 2013 German alpinist Ines Papert made the first ascent of the hitherto unclimbed Likhu Chuli I (6719m) in Nepal, also referred to as Pig Pherago Shar. Her climbing partner Thomas Senf abandoned his attempt circa 140m below...
![Ice Climbing World Cup 2014, all the stages](/uploads/img/3/15113.jpg)
10/11/2013 - Competitions
Ice Climbing World Cup 2014, all the stages The dates and the trailer of the Ice Climbing World Cup 2014, with stages scheduled in Korea, Romania, Switzerland, France, Italy and Russia.
![Dreams and magic, Lugano celebrates an evening of alpinism and adventure](/uploads/img/3/20382.jpg)
03/10/2013 - Events
Dreams and magic, Lugano celebrates an evening of alpinism and adventure On Friday 15 November 15 Lugano (CH) will host Dreams and magic: breathtaking adventures from the Rätikon limestone to the glaciers of the Antarctic Peninsula with Nina Caprez, Cédric Lachat, Romulus Nottaris and simon anthamatten. This year celebrates the 15th...
![Destination Annapurna South Face for Ueli Steck and Don Bowie](/uploads/img/3/20225.jpg)
23/09/2013 - Alpinism
Destination Annapurna South Face for Ueli Steck and Don Bowie Ueli Steck from Switzerland and Don Bowie from Canada are currently on their way to the South Face Base Camp of Annapurna 8091m (Nepal, Himalaya) where they will attempt to climb one of the most difficult and dangerous faces in...
![Hansjörg Auer and Simon Anthamatten, the interview after Kunyang Chhish East](/uploads/img/3/19701.jpg)
23/08/2013 - Interviews
Hansjörg Auer and simon anthamatten, the interview after Kunyang Chhish East Interview with Hansjörg Auer and simon anthamatten after the historic first ascent of Kunyang Chhish East, Karakorum, Pakistan, carried out in July 2013 together with Matthias Auer up the formidable SW Face.
![Jorg Verhoeven and the Zillertaler Hauptkamm traverse](/uploads/img/3/19307.jpg)
30/07/2013 - Alpinism
Jorg Verhoeven and the Zillertaler Hauptkamm traverse In July Jorg Verhoeven carried out the traverse of the Zillertaler Hauptkamm in Austria. An unusual week of alpinism in the busy schedule of a great sport climbing champion.
![Kunyang Chhish East, Karakoram: first ascent by Simon Anthamatten, Hansjörg Auer and Matthias Auer](/uploads/img/3/19107.jpg)
23/07/2013 - Alpinism
Kunyang Chhish East, Karakoram: first ascent by simon anthamatten, Hansjörg Auer and Matthias Auer On 18 July 2013 simon anthamatten from Switzerland and the Austrian brothers Hansjörg Auer and Matthias Auer successfully climbed the hitherto virgin peak Kunyang Chhish East in Pakistan's Karakorum.
![Ice Climbing World Cup 2013](/uploads/img/3/15111.jpg)
05/12/2012 - Competitions
Ice Climbing World Cup 2013 The Ice Climbing World Cup 2013 begins in January and takes place in South Korea, Switzerland, Italy, Romania and Russia.
![Tommy Caldwell and his intense Rätikon and Wenden climbing tour](/uploads/img/3/14715.jpg)
31/10/2012 - Alpinism
Tommy Caldwell and his intense Rätikon and Wenden climbing tour Climbing in Europe from the point of view of ace American climber Tommy Caldwell who ascended a series of difficult multi-pitches in Rätikon, Val Bavona and Wenden, including the repeat of Portami Via which included the first ascent of a...
![Eiger speed record by Dani Arnold](/uploads/img/3/7705.jpg)
22/04/2011 - Alpinism
Eiger speed record by Dani Arnold On 20/04/2011 Dani Arnold from Switzerland climbed the Heckmair route up the North Face of the EIger in 2 hours 28 minutes, setting a new speed record up this historic line.
![Piolet d'Or 2011: Mount Logan and Greenland Big Walls the winners](/uploads/img/3/5481.jpg)
16/04/2011 - Events
Piolet d'Or 2011: Mount Logan and Greenland Big Walls the winners Two prizes awarded last night in Chamonix during the IXX Piolet d'Or: Mount Logan in Canada by Yasushi Okada and Katsutaka Yokoyama, and the Big Walls in Greenland by Sean Villanueva, Nicolas and Olivier Favresse and Ben Ditto.
![Ueli Steck in the Himalaya](/uploads/img/3/7550.jpg)
15/04/2011 - Alpinism
Ueli Steck in the Himalaya Swiss alpinist Ueli Steck is back in the Himalaya, at present in Shisha Pangma base camp, ready for an attempt up the South Face together with Don Bowie
![Piolet d'Or 2011, the program](/uploads/img/3/7450.jpg)
07/04/2011 - Alpinism
Piolet d'Or 2011, the program The program of the IXX Piolet d'Or which will be held in Courmayeur and Chamonix (Mont Blanc) from 13 - 16 April 2011. All the awards, conferences, lectures and debates of one of the most important mountaineering events in...
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