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Michel Piola interview: climbing on Mont Blanc, the search and the story that continues
22/07/2014 - Interviews
Michel Piola interview: climbing on Mont Blanc, the search and the story that continues
The fabulous world of Babette, or rather Mont Blanc's marvelous granite climbing, starting from Envers des Aiguilles. Interview with Michel Piola, one of the most prolific alpinists in the world who, in more than 30 years of activity, has left...
Aiguille du Midi, Jumeaux spur descent by Julien Herry and Raph Bonnet
Aiguille du Midi, Jumeaux spur descent by Julien Herry and Raph Bonnet
On 03/06/2014 French Mountain Guide Julien Herry made the first snowboard descent of the Éperon Jumeaux on Aiguille du Midi, along with his friend Raph Bonnet who made only the second ski descent after Jean-Marc Boivin in 1986
Aiguille du Plan, first free ascent of the Bonington - Tejada-Flores corner by Pesce and Mercier
15/04/2014 - Alpinism
Aiguille du Plan, first free ascent of the Bonington - Tejada-Flores corner by Pesce and Mercier
On 10/04/2014 Jeff Mercier and Corrado Pesce made the first free acent of the huge corner on the route established by Chris Bonington and Lito Tejada-Flores on 28 - 29 July 1965 up the West Face of Aiguille du Plan,...
Mountain Safety: avalanche transceiver training areas now in operation at Courmayeur
Mountain Safety: avalanche transceiver training areas now in operation at Courmayeur
At Courmayer in the Mont Blanc massif the avalanche transceiver training areas at Pré de Pascal and Pavillon du Mont Fréty are now operational. These can be used free of charge by all those who wish to learn more about...
The Cogne mines between the past and the future - part 2
09/10/2013 - Environment
The Cogne mines between the past and the future - part 2
The restoration plan of the Cogne mines starts at the Ex Anselmetti area where the buildings are still in a good state. A journey between the past and future, with thoughts about the value of abandoned places. The second and...
The Cogne mines, between the past and the future - part 1
08/10/2013 - Environment
The Cogne mines, between the past and the future - part 1
On 31 October 2013 the mining concession grant in Cogne will terminate and consequently an important part of the mining history of Cogne and the Aosta Valley will come to an end. Now, more than never, the time has come...
A Fish as a present. Attraverso il Pesce by Maurizio Oviglia
11/09/2013 - Alpinism
A Fish as a present. Attraverso il Pesce by Maurizio Oviglia
A legendary rock climb as a birthday present: via Attraverso il Pesce, the Fish route up the South Face of Marmolada. A pretext to remember once again that climbing and alpinism are a never ending evolution between dreams and reality.
Mario Richard dies during Dolomites BASE jump
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.
SuperAlp part three: from Via Alpina to the land of the Walser
31/07/2013 - Environment
SuperAlp part three: from Via Alpina to the land of the Walser
Via Alpina, the ancient Walser people, new inhabitants, old and new means of transport. Searching for a real sustainability. The last of our three episodes of SuperAlp! 2013 by our reporter Simonetta Radice.
SuperAlp second part: from Gran Paradiso to Mont Avic
22/07/2013 - Trekking
SuperAlp second part: from Gran Paradiso to Mont Avic
The new challenges of sustainable mobility, between big development projects and small steps. Courmayeur and the futuristic new Mont Blanc cable car. Cogne and its wonderful Sant’Orso meadows, searching for the right balance between tourist development and local economy. The...
SuperAlp 7: borders, ancient routes, populations and inhabitants
15/07/2013 - Environment
SuperAlp 7: borders, ancient routes, populations and inhabitants
The Alpine Convention project, at its seventh edition, brings us through the Western region of the Alps to discover new and old issues. The first of three reports of the 20 SuperAlp! edition by our reporter Simonetta Radice.
Vie Ferrate Gamma Uno and Due
04/07/2013 - Alpinism
Vie Ferrate Gamma Uno and Due
The Via Ferrata Gamma Uno at Pizzo d’Erna in Italy officially reopens today, while Via Ferrate Gamma Due at Dente del Resegone reopens on Saturday 6 July.
Arc'teryx Alpine Arc'ademy: a weekend of mountaineering and safety on Mont Blanc
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.
Birthright on Grands Charmoz: the route and the moment to remember by Rossano Libera
19/06/2013 - Alpinism
Birthright on Grands Charmoz: the route and the moment to remember by Rossano Libera
Rossano Libera recalls the first integral repeat of Birthright (Grands Charmoz - Mont Blanc) carried out in 2008 with Claudio Pozzi.
Haute Route Chamonix - Zermatt, new ski traverse record
Haute Route Chamonix - Zermatt, new ski traverse record
France's Lionel Claudepierre has set a new record on the Chamonix - Zermatt Haute Route ski mountaineering traverse in a record 18 hours and 35 minutes. Mountain Guide Paolo Tombini shares his views and in-depth knowledge about this famous ski...
Sass Dlacia north couloir in the Dolomites
Sass Dlacia north couloir in the Dolomites
On 04/04/2013 Francesco Tremolada and Norbert Frenademetz skied the North Couloir of Sass Dlacia in the Dolomites.