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![Cengia Giradili, the panoramic new crag in Sardinia](/uploads/img/3/44711.jpg)
20/04/2017 - Climbing
Cengia Giradili, the panoramic new crag in Sardinia Richard Felderer introduces the new crag Cengia Giradili at the foot of famous Punta Giradili close to Baunei in Sardinia. 22 new routes from 5b to 8b in a spectacularly beautiful setting.
![Barbara Zangerl climbs 8c+ at Siurana in Spain](/uploads/img/3/43816.jpg)
08/03/2017 - Climbing
Barbara Zangerl climbs 8c+ at Siurana in Spain Austrian climber Barbara Zangerl has redpointed Chikane, her first 8c+ sports climb, at the Spanish crag Siurana.
![Jeff Lowe awarded Piolet d'Or Carrière 2017](/uploads/img/3/43685.jpg)
03/03/2017 - Alpinism
Jeff Lowe awarded Piolet d'Or Carrière 2017 American alpinist Jeff Lowe has been awarded the Piolets d'Or Lifetime Achievement Award. The prize will be assigned during the 25th edition of the mountaineering prize that will be celebrated in Grenoble, France, from 12 - 15 April. In the...
![Melloblocco is forever, 2017 to go ahead as usual](/uploads/img/3/36825.jpg)
02/02/2017 - Climbing
Melloblocco is forever, 2017 to go ahead as usual From Thursday 11 to Sunday 14 May 2017 Italy’s Val Masino - Val di Mello will host the 14th edition of Melloblocco, the world’s biggest international climbing and bouldering meeting. Just like every year the event will be organised by...
![Spiro Dalla Porta Xydias, goodbye to the alpinist who climbed with his soul](/uploads/img/3/42845.jpg)
21/01/2017 - Alpinism
Spiro Dalla Porta Xydias, goodbye to the alpinist who climbed with his soul On Wednesday evening Spiro Dalla Porta Xydias passed away in Trieste. The acclaimed Italian alpinist, writer and theater director was an academic of the Italian Alpine Club and, for three decades, president of GISM, the Italian Group of Mountain Writers....
![The moon above Vasilika, beyond the extreme](/uploads/img/3/40860.jpg)
19/10/2016 - Environment
The moon above Vasilika, beyond the extreme Nathalie Bini shares her experience in a refugee camp at Vasilika (Thessaloniki, Greece) and appeals to everyone, climber and non climbers, to help make a little magic.
![Mongolfiera in Val di Mello: the video of Pana](/uploads/img/3/39916.jpg)
10/10/2016 - Alpinism
Mongolfiera in Val di Mello: the video of Pana The video of Pana (8b, 300m) the new multi-pitch sports climb established by Simone Pedeferri and Daniele Bianchi up the huge and secluded Mongolfiera cliff Val Masino (Italy).
![Val Masino, new Mongolfiera rock climb in memory of Pietro Biasini](/uploads/img/3/39911.jpg)
15/09/2016 - Alpinism
Val Masino, new Mongolfiera rock climb in memory of Pietro Biasini On the Mongolfiera face (Val Masino, Italy) Daniele Bianchi and Simone Pedeferri have made the first ascent of 'Pana' (8b, 265m). The route is named in honour of Pietro Biasini.
![Lumignano Climbing Marathon 2016](/uploads/img/3/39657.jpg)
07/09/2016 - Climbing
Lumignano Climbing Marathon 2016 On 15/10/2016 the crag Lumignano (Italy) will host its international Climbing Marathon meeting.
![Search efforts ended for Scott Adamson and Kyle Dempster, missing on Ogre II](/uploads/img/3/39457.jpg)
04/09/2016 - Alpinism
Search efforts ended for Scott Adamson and Kyle Dempster, missing on Ogre II The search and rescue efforts have been called off for Scott Adamson and Kyle Dempster, the American alpinists last seen on Monday, August 22, 2016 on the North Face of Ogre 2, Pakistan.
![Mont Blanc, Ueli Steck raids the Innominata Ridge](/uploads/img/3/39084.jpg)
22/08/2016 - Alpinism
Mont Blanc, Ueli Steck raids the Innominata Ridge On 16/08/2016 Swiss alpinist Ueli Steck raced up the Innominata Ridge (1000m, D+, V+, 60º) to the summit of Mont Blanc. Not to set a speed record, but to enjoy 'a great day out in the mountains.'
![Marmolada South Face climbing ban extended until 22 July 2016](/uploads/img/3/38374.jpg)
15/07/2016 - Alpinism
Marmolada South Face climbing ban extended until 22 July 2016 On 14/07/2016 the Italian municipality of Rocca Pietore (Bl) issued Ordinance 31 extending the climbing ban on the South Face of the Marmolada from 16 - 22 July 2016 due to works being carried out on the cable car station....
![Marmolada South Face: climbing banned on Via dell’Ideale only](/uploads/img/3/28951.jpg)
21/06/2016 - Alpinism
Marmolada South Face: climbing banned on Via dell’Ideale only Following legislation issued earlier today by the Municipality of Rocca Pietore, it is forbidden to climb the route Via dell’Ideale up Punta Rocca (Punta d'Ombretta), Marmolada south face, Dolomites from 21 June to 15 July 2016.
![Grivel Twin Gate carabiner wins Compasso d'Oro - ADI](/uploads/img/3/37871.jpg)
20/06/2016 - Gear
Grivel Twin Gate carabiner wins Compasso d'Oro - ADI The Grivel Twin Gate carabiner has won the prestigious award Compasso d’oro ADI 2016, category Design for the individual.
![Stefano Ghisolfi climbs Le Cadre Nouvelle 9a at Céüse](/uploads/img/3/37432.jpg)
30/05/2016 - Climbing
Stefano Ghisolfi climbs Le Cadre Nouvelle 9a at Céüse Italian sports climber Stefano Ghisolfi has repeated Le Cadre Nouvelle, the route freed at Ceuse in France in 2010 by Adam Ondra graded 9a.
![Mummy heads into the mountains](/uploads/img/3/36856.jpg)
09/05/2016 - Alpinism
Mummy heads into the mountains Although Mother’s Day was yesterday, today we’re publishing this short and beautiful write-up by Federica Maslowsky who reminds us what it’s like to be a mother (and alpinist). Long live mothers, every day!
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