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The Birth of British Sport Climbing in Statement of Youth
22/05/2019 - Climbing
The Birth of British Sport Climbing in Statement of Youth
The film Statement of Youth / The Birth of British Sport Climbing directed by Nick Brown featuring Jerry Moffatt, Ben Moon, Chris Gore, Andy Pollitt, Martin Atkinson, Mark Pretty, Craig Smith, Steve Lewis, Mark Leach, Ed Douglas.
In memory of Lorenzo Major
20/05/2019 - Climbing
In memory of Lorenzo Major
Paraclimbing champion and talented athlete Lorenzo Major has passed away. This is a huge loss for the entire Paralympic community. Sandro Neri remembers his Italian teammate.
Punta dell'Orco: Beber, Lanzafame and Maganzini ski Canale dell'Orco
Punta dell'Orco: Beber, Lanzafame and Maganzini ski Canale dell'Orco
Marco Maganzini reports about what is likely to be the first ski descent of 'Canale dell'Orco', carried out on 22/03/2019 with Alessandro Beber and Claudio Lanzafame on Punta dell'Orco (3069m) above Val Genova in Adamello massif of the Italian Alps.
Giuseppe Nolasco sends Tetto di Sarre's Ground Zero, his first 9a
09/04/2019 - Climbing
Giuseppe Nolasco sends Tetto di Sarre's Ground Zero, his first 9a
At Tetto di Sarre in Valle d’Aosta, Italy, Giuseppe Pippo Nolasco has repeated Ground Zero, his first 9a sports climb.
Madeleine Cope deals with difficult trad slab Prinzip Hoffnung
03/04/2019 - Climbing
Madeleine Cope deals with difficult trad slab Prinzip Hoffnung
Britain’s Madeleine Cope has repeated Prinzip Hoffnung at Bürs. First ascended by Beat Kammerlander in 2009, this is hailed as one of the hardest trad climbs in Austria.
Cheeky Monkeys added to Coulm d’Mez in Switzerland by Marco Majori and Davide Terraneo
24/03/2019 - Alpinism
Cheeky Monkeys added to Coulm d’Mez in Switzerland by Marco Majori and Davide Terraneo
On the east face of Coulm d'Mez in Switzerland Marco Majori and Davide Terraneo have climbed Cheeky Monkeys, a possible new icefall in the Bernina group.
Margo Hayes climbs Papichulo at Oliana, her third 9a+
23/03/2019 - Climbing
Margo Hayes climbs Papichulo at Oliana, her third 9a+
American sports climber Margo Hayes has repeated Papichulo at Oliana in Spain. This is her third 9a+ after La Rambla at Siurana and Biographie at Céüse.
Nanga Parbat, still no news from Daniele Nardi and Tom Ballard
27/02/2019 - Alpinism
Nanga Parbat, still no news from Daniele Nardi and Tom Ballard
Worrying news from Nanga Parbat in Pakistan where Daniele Nardi and Tom Ballard are currently attempting to climb the 8000er in winter. There has been no news from the two mountaineers since Sunday 24 February when the two were above...
Marc Obrist crowned Arc'teryx King of Dolomites 2019
26/02/2019 - Events
Marc Obrist crowned Arc'teryx King of Dolomites 2019
The 2019 edition of Arcteryx King of Dolomites, the photo contest in the Pale di San Martino range aimed at shooting the most beautiful freeride, ski or snowboard photo of the Dolomites, was won on Sunday by Swiss photographer Marc...
Giuliano Cameroni potent on Poison the Well, 8C+ boulder at Brione in Switzerland
20/02/2019 - Climbing
Giuliano Cameroni potent on Poison the Well, 8C+ boulder at Brione in Switzerland
Swiss rock climber Giuliano Cameroni has made the first ascent of Poison the Well, an 8C+ boulder problem at Brione in Switzerland.
Mugu Peaks in Nepal, new route climbed by Anna Torretta, Cecilia Buil, Ixchel Foord
15/11/2018 - Alpinism
Mugu Peaks in Nepal, new route climbed by Anna Torretta, Cecilia Buil, Ixchel Foord
The report by Italian mountaineer Anna Torretta who with Cecilia Buil from Spain and Ixchel Foord from Mexico made the first ascent of Couloir SW (600m, A1, 6a, M5), a new climb up the virgin Mugu Peaks (5467 meters) in...
Federica Mingolla climbs old projects in Valle dell’Orco, Italy
18/10/2018 - Climbing
Federica Mingolla climbs old projects in Valle dell’Orco, Italy
Italian climber Federica Mingolla reports about her first free ascent in Valle Orco, Italy, of an old project bolted in 2001 by Giovannino Massari and now graded 8a+. The route joins another nearby line freed by Mingolla a year ago:...
Lhotse first ski descent carried out by Hilaree Nelson and Jim Morrison
06/10/2018 - Alpinism
Lhotse first ski descent carried out by Hilaree Nelson and Jim Morrison
The Americans Hilaree Nelson and Jim Morrison have carried out the first integral ski descent of Lhotse (8516m) in the Himalaya, skiing directly off the summit down to Camp 2 at 6400 meters.
Liv Sansoz completes 82 x 4000m peaks in the Alps
14/09/2018 - Alpinism
Liv Sansoz completes 82 x 4000m peaks in the Alps
French climber and alpinist Liv Sansoz has completed all 82 alpine four-thousanders.
Pilots warn drones endanger rescue helicopter safety
02/09/2018 - Alpinism
Pilots warn drones endanger rescue helicopter safety
Marco Kostner, pilot of the Aiut Alpin Dolomites, warns of the dangers rescue helicopters face due to reckless use of drones in the mountains.
Monte Rosa Express clocked up by Denis Trento and Robert Antonioli
31/08/2018 - Alpinism
Monte Rosa Express clocked up by Denis Trento and Robert Antonioli
Denis Trento talks about his fast raid in the Monte Rosa massif together with Robert Antonioli across the peaks Lyskamm, Colle del Lys, Punta Dufour and Punta Zumstein.

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