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![Wind of change at the 2013 edition of The North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc](/uploads/img/3/19930.jpg)
04/09/2013 - Competitions
Wind of change at the 2013 edition of The North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc The imposing squad of the Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc kept spreading under the stars of the Chamonix night. Until 14:30 on Sunday afternoon, each competitor fought fight to pass the final line of the main race on time to...
![Mario Richard dies during Dolomites BASE jump](/uploads/img/3/8708.jpg)
20/08/2013 - Alpinism
Mario Richard dies during Dolomites BASE jump Yesterday morning the BASE jumper Mario Richard died during a BASE jump off Sass Pordoi in the Dolomites. The expert pilot was married to American climber Steph Davis.
![Sasha DiGiulian repeats Bellavista, Dolomites](/uploads/img/3/19610.jpg)
16/08/2013 - Alpinism
Sasha DiGiulian repeats Bellavista, Dolomites American climber Sasha DiGiulian has repeated Bellavista on Cima Ovest, Tre Cime di Lavaredo, Dolomites.
![Ciao Icaro](/uploads/img/3/19557.jpg)
13/08/2013 - Alpinism
Ciao Icaro On 12/08/2013 Corrado De Monte, known to all as Icaro, fell to his death while reaching base of Torre Iolanda in Moiazza (Dolomites). Born in Trieste 53 years ago, the Italian alpinist, caver and mountain guide was one of the...
![Arco Rock Legends and the 2013 nominations](/uploads/img/3/19429.jpg)
06/08/2013 - Events
Arco Rock Legends and the 2013 nominations The nominations for the VIII edition of Arco Rock Legends that will take place on Friday 6 September 2013 during the Rock Master Festival to assign both the Salewa Rock Award and the La Sportiva Competition Award. In the running...
![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.
![Uli Biaho new Trango climb by the Ragni di Lecco](/uploads/img/3/19099.jpg)
22/07/2013 - Alpinism
Uli Biaho new Trango climb by the Ragni di Lecco Matteo Della Bordella, Luca Schiera and Silvan Schüpbach have safely reached Base Camp after having forged a new route up the West Face of Uli Biaho (6109m), Trango, Pakistan.
![Adventure Movie Awards Days at San Candido](/uploads/img/3/19005.jpg)
18/07/2013 - Events
Adventure Movie Awards Days at San Candido From 18 - 20 July 20 San Candido (Val Pusteria, Dolomites) will host the first Adventure Days Movie Awards. The program includes the world's 40 best films and documentaries, while special guests include Manolo, Alex Bellini, Danilo Callegari and Michael...
![Beauty and the Beast, first ascent on Alaska's Gargoyle](/uploads/img/3/18894.jpg)
10/07/2013 - Alpinism
Beauty and the Beast, first ascent on Alaska's Gargoyle In Alaska's Ruth Gorge the Austrians Alex Bluemel and Gerry Fiegl have made the first ascent of Beauty and the Beast (7a+ 650m A3) on the Gargoyle. Shortly afterwards the two Tyrolean mountaineers made the first repeat of the long...
![Sasha DiGiulian frees an 8c/+ at Waterfall Boven in South Africa](/uploads/img/3/18875.jpg)
09/07/2013 - Climbing
Sasha DiGiulian frees an 8c/+ at Waterfall Boven in South Africa American climber Sasha DiGiulian has made the first ascent of Rolihlahla, a new 8c/+ at Waterfall Boven in South Africa.
![Climbing multi-pitch routes at Les Calanques](/uploads/img/3/18433.jpg)
25/06/2013 - Climbing
Climbing multi-pitch routes at Les Calanques Gianni Lanza introduces some of the most beautiful rock climbs in the Calanques: La Paroi Noire at Crêt Saint Michel, La Calanque and La Saphir at En Vau and Arête de Marseille at Chandelle.
![Nanga Parbat and the incredible, tragic terrorist attack](/uploads/img/3/18498.jpg)
25/06/2013 - Alpinism
Nanga Parbat and the incredible, tragic terrorist attack The shock and pain continues regarding the terrorist attack and massacre of alpinists that took place on the night between Saturday and Sunday at the Diamir Base Camp on Nanga Parbat (Karakoram, Pakistan). The list of 11 victims has not...
![Argento vivo up the North Face of Piccola Civetta, Dolomites](/uploads/img/3/18442.jpg)
25/06/2013 - Alpinism
Argento vivo up the North Face of Piccola Civetta, Dolomites From 12 - 15 May Stefano Angelini, Alessandro Beber and Fabrizio Dellai established Argento vivo, a new ice and mixed route up the North Face of Piccola Civetta, Dolomites. Alessandro Beber provides the details.
![Arc'teryx Alpine Arc'ademy: a weekend of mountaineering and safety on Mont Blanc](/uploads/img/3/18380.jpg)
21/06/2013 - Alpinism
Arc'teryx Alpine Arc'ademy: a weekend of mountaineering and safety on Mont Blanc Alpinism, courses, safety and fun on stunning Mont Blanc. The simple recipe of the Arc'teryx Alpine Academy 2013 that took place from 14 - 16 June at Chamonix to find out more about climbing and alpinism.
![Nalle Hukkataival frees The Understanding 8C at Magic Wood](/uploads/img/3/18353.jpg)
20/06/2013 - Climbing
Nalle Hukkataival frees The Understanding 8C at Magic Wood At Magic Wood in Switzerland Nalle Hukkataival has made the first ascent of The Understanding 8C. Furthermore, he has made the first repeat of the Daniel Woods problem La Force Tranquille 8C.
![Birthright freed on Grands Charmoz by Helliker and Bracey](/uploads/img/3/18323.jpg)
18/06/2013 - Alpinism
Birthright freed on Grands Charmoz by Helliker and Bracey On 07/06/2013 British alpinists Matt Helliker and Jon Bracey made the first free ascent of Birthright, first climbed in 1993 by Mark Twight and Scott Backes on the Grands Charmoz, Mont Blanc massif.
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