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Nepal earthquake: how to help the relief efforts
28/04/2015 - Alpinism
Nepal earthquake: how to help the relief efforts
Following the devastating earthquake that shook Nepal on Saturday 25 April we have now published a list of international aid organisations aiding survivors in Nepal.
Melloblocco 2015 - the eve of the twelfth edition
28/04/2015 - Events
Melloblocco 2015 - the eve of the twelfth edition
It’s time for Melloblocco, time for the most important bouldering meeting in the world. Four days - from 30 April to 3 May 2015 - that for the past 12 years have united thousands of climbers and nature lovers in...
Nepal earthquake death toll continues to rise, Everest disaster area
27/04/2015 - Alpinism
Nepal earthquake death toll continues to rise, Everest disaster area
The death toll continues to rise in the aftermath of the earthquake that hit Nepal on Saturday and passes 3200, with more than 6000 people injured. The avalanche that struck Everest base camp is said to have caused at least...
Königsspitze West Face for Ivo Ferrari
23/04/2015 - Alpinism
Königsspitze West Face for Ivo Ferrari
Ivo Ferrari’s quest for for his climbing and mountaineering up the West Face of Königsspitze via the route Zebrusius.
In Vino Veritas, new ice cimb in the Fanes Dolomites
18/04/2015 - Alpinism
In Vino Veritas, new ice cimb in the Fanes Dolomites
On 21/03/2015 Manuel Baumgartner and Martin Baumgartner made the first ascent of In Vino Veritas, a new of ice and mixed climb up Banc dal Se’, Fanes, Dolomites.
Heart and muscles: Mont Blanc on foot and by bike
15/04/2015 - Alpinism
Heart and muscles: Mont Blanc on foot and by bike
From Padua, close to Venice, all the way to the summit of Mont Blanc: a bicycle ride that culminated on the summit of the symbol of mountaineering. A great adventure experienced at just the right speed which, three summers down...
Piolet d'Or 2015: the grande finale at Courmayeur
13/04/2015 - Alpinism
Piolet d'Or 2015: the grande finale at Courmayeur
On Saturday 11 April the awards ceremony of the 23rd Piolets d'Or, the Oscars of alpinism, were held at Courmayeur, Italy. Americans Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold, Russians Aleksander Gukov and Aleksey Lonchinsky and Slovenians Marko Prezelj, Ales Cesen and...
Ramon Julian Puigblanque: 9a poker in 2 days
07/04/2015 - Climbing
Ramon Julian Puigblanque: 9a poker in 2 days
In just two days of climbing at Cuenca and Oliana Ramon Julian Puigblanque from Spain has redpointed two 9a+ and two 9a’s.
Villasimius, Cala Usai restyled in Sardinia
24/03/2015 - Climbing
Villasimius, Cala Usai restyled in Sardinia
Maurizio Oviglia introduces the stunning sea crag Cala Usai to Villasimìus in southern Sardinia. New routes have been added while old routes have been rebolted, and the sea cliff now hosts nearly 40 routes from 4c to 8a.
A Dolomite DOC climb reinterpreted in winter
17/03/2015 - Alpinism
A Dolomite DOC climb reinterpreted in winter
Francesco Salvaterra reports about the winter ascent, carried out together with Marcello Cominetti, of Hrushka up the East Face of Mur de Pisciadù, Sella, Dolomites, Italy.
Federica Mingolla climbing Tom et je ris in the Verdon
14/03/2015 - Climbing
Federica Mingolla climbing Tom et je ris in the Verdon
The video of Italian climber Federica Mingolla redpointing the beautiful testpiece Tom et je ris 8b+ in the Verdon Gorge, France.
Chris Sharma interview after new 9b/+ climb at Cova de Ocell in Spain
09/03/2015 - Interviews
Chris Sharma interview after new 9b/+ climb at Cova de Ocell in Spain
Interview with American climber Chris Sharma after his first ascent of El Bon Combat 9b/+ at Cova de Ocell in Spain
Shivling, the perfect attempt by Daniela Teixeira and Paulo Roxo
08/03/2015 - Alpinism
Shivling, the perfect attempt by Daniela Teixeira and Paulo Roxo
The report by Portugese climbers Daniela Teixeira and Paulo Roxo about their autumn 2014 attempt to forge a new route up Shivling in the Indian Himalayas.
Greg Boswell climbs Banana Wall in Scotland
07/03/2015 - Alpinism
Greg Boswell climbs Banana Wall in Scotland
Climbing together with Masa Sakano, Greg Boswell has made the first ascent of Banana Wall at Coire an Lochain. Graded XII,12, this is only the second winter route of this difficulty in Scotland.
Hansjörg Auer and The Music of Chance on Kristallwand
26/02/2015 - Alpinism
Hansjörg Auer and The Music of Chance on Kristallwand
The video of the first ascent of The Music of Chance, established in winter 2012 on the Kristallwand face, Kirchkogel in Austria.
Simone Moro and Tamara Lunger, Manaslu Base Camp interview
19/02/2015 - Interviews
Simone Moro and Tamara Lunger, Manaslu Base Camp interview
Interview with Italian alpinists Simone Moro and Tamara Lunger, currently at Manaslu base camp where they are hoping to make the first winter enchainment of the Main summit (8163m) with the East Pinnacle (7992m).