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Denali, Alaska: Slovak Direct repeated by David Bacci and Luca Moroni
11/07/2017 - Alpinism
Denali, Alaska: Slovak Direct repeated by David Bacci and Luca Moroni
On their first climbing trip to Alaska, alpinists David Bacci and Luca Moroni pulled off the first Italian repeat of the Slovak Direct route up Denali (6194m) in Alaska.
IFSC European Climbing Championships, great climbing begins at Campitello di Fassa
29/06/2017 - Competitions
IFSC European Climbing Championships, great climbing begins at Campitello di Fassa
The IFSC European Climbing Championship (Lead and Speed) takes place from today until Saturday, July 1 at the ADEL Climbing Wall in Campitello di Fassa (Italy). 226 athletes from 21 different nations will take part in the most important competition of the year.
Dent Blanche and Wandfluegrat, the normal South Ridge route
21/06/2017 - Alpinism
Dent Blanche and Wandfluegrat, the normal South Ridge route
Mountaineering in Switzerland: Italian mountain guide Alberto De Giuli introduces the famous Wandfluegrat, also referred to as the Dent Blanche South Ridge (4357m), the classic alpine ridge high above Val d'Herens in Switzerland’s canton Valais.
Aaron Durogati and the unmissable, ever-changing air of Red Bull X-Alps 2017
20/06/2017 - Interviews
Aaron Durogati and the unmissable, ever-changing air of Red Bull X-Alps 2017
Interview with paragliding champion Aaron Durogati who on 2 July will lift off from Salzburg in Austria and take part in his third Red Bull X-Alps, the 1100km race by paraglider or on foot across the Alps all the way to Monte Carlo.
First Ascent, the Kunyang Chhish East film featuring Simon Anthamatten, Matthias and Hansjörg Auer
15/06/2017 - Alpinism
First Ascent, the Kunyang Chhish East film featuring Simon Anthamatten, Matthias and Hansjörg Auer
The film First Ascent is now available on demand, documenting Austria’s Hansjörg Auer and Matthias Auer and Switzerland’s Simon Anthamatten climbing the hitherto virgin Kunyang Chhish East in Karakoram (Pakistan) in July 2013.
Alex Honnold, the free solo beyond the norm
06/06/2017 - Climbing
Alex Honnold, the free solo beyond the norm
Rock climbing beyond the limits: thoughts about the scope of Alex Honnold's recent free solo ascent of Freerider on El Capitan (Yosemite).
Ralf Dujmovits, dream vanishes of climbing Everest without supplementary oxygen
05/06/2017 - Alpinism
Ralf Dujmovits, dream vanishes of climbing Everest without supplementary oxygen
At the end of May the German mountaineer Ralf Dujmovits was forced to abandon his attempt of climbing Everest without supplementary oxygen due to the strong winds and snowfall at 8,580 meters. In 2009, Dujmovits completed all fourteen 8000ers without O2, except for the highest mountain in the world.
Christoph Hainz, climbing and mountaineering from the Dolomites to the world's biggest walls
31/05/2017 - Interviews
Christoph Hainz, climbing and mountaineering from the Dolomites to the world's biggest walls
Interview with South Tyrolean mountain guide Christoph Hainz, one of the world's most talented alpinists and climbers.
Kilian Jornet summits Everest twice in a week
29/05/2017 - Alpinism
Kilian Jornet summits Everest twice in a week
After having summited Everest on 22 May 2017, on 27 May Spain’s Kilian Jornet Burgada reached the summit of the world’s highest mountain for the second time in one week. Jornet Burgada climbed without supplementary oxygen and in 17 hours from Advanced Base Camp.
Christoph Hainz, Tre Cime di Lavaredo man: the evening at Arco
29/05/2017 - Events
Christoph Hainz, Tre Cime di Lavaredo man: the evening at Arco
On Friday 2 June 2017 at 21:00 at Caffé Trentino in Arco an evening talk with Christoph Hainz, for the last two decades one of the leading climbers and mountaineers, not only in the Dolomites. The evening will be hosted by Vinicio Stefanello, editor of PlanetMountain.com
Grand Combin de Valsorey South Face
Grand Combin de Valsorey South Face
The video by Yannick Boissenot and Davide Capozzi of their recent ski and snowboard descent of the South Face of Grand Combin de Valsorey in Switzerland.
Simone Moro and Tamara Lunger end Kangchenjunga Skyline Project
25/05/2017 - Alpinism
Simone Moro and Tamara Lunger end Kangchenjunga Skyline Project
After having reached 7200m, Simone Moro and Tamara Lunger have decided to end their Skyline Project aimed at traversing the long ridgeline of Kangchenjunga in Himalaya. The two Italian alpinists are safely back at Base Camp.
Everest & Co, good and bad news from the highest mountains in the world
25/05/2017 - Alpinism
Everest & Co, good and bad news from the highest mountains in the world
Mountaineering: the latest updates from Everest, Lhotse, Dhaulagiri, Cho Oyu and Makalu, concerning Kilian Jornet Burgada, Elisabeth Revol and Marco Confortola as well as Simone Moro and Tamara Lunger's attempt at Kangchenjunga. Furthermore, several deaths have been reported.
Hervé Barmasse and David Göttler, 13 hours up the South Face of Shisha Pangma
23/05/2017 - Alpinism
Hervé Barmasse and David Göttler, 13 hours up the South Face of Shisha Pangma
On Sunday, May 21, 2017, Hervé Barmasse from Italy and and David Göttler from Germany climbed the 2200m southwest face of Shisha Pangma (Tibet, Himalaya) in just 13 hours and in pure alpine style.
Everest Hillary Step collapsed
19/05/2017 - Alpinism
Everest Hillary Step collapsed
The Hillary Step, the famous rock barrier located shortly below the summit of Everest, seems to have collapsed, probably due to the terrible earthquake that shook Nepal in 2015. British mountaineer and commercial expedition leader Tim Mosedale broke the news after having reached the summit of the highest mountain in...
Nives Meroi and Romano Benet summit Annapurna, their 14th 8000er
11/05/2017 - Alpinism
Nives Meroi and Romano Benet summit Annapurna, their 14th 8000er
Nives Meroi and Romano Benet have summited Annapurna. With this mountain they have completed their splendid journey along all 14 x 8000ers.

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