1573 News found

You searched for: uk
Sasser Kangri II first ascent by Richey, Swenson and Wilkinson
28/09/2011 - Alpinism
Sasser Kangri II first ascent by Richey, Swenson and Wilkinson
In summer 2011 American alpinists Mark Richey, Steve Swenson and Freddie Wilkinson summited the second highest unclimbed mountain in the world, Sasser Kangri II (7518m). Trip report and questions with Steve Swenson
Alex Honnold solos in Yosemite
27/09/2011 - Climbing
Alex Honnold solos in Yosemite
In Yosemite Alex Honnold has soled Cosmic Debris 8a, Heaven 7c and Alien 7b.
Bellavista in the Dolomites for Luka Krajnc
13/09/2011 - Alpinism
Bellavista in the Dolomites for Luka Krajnc
Slovenian climber Luka Krajnc has carried out the fourth complete free ascent of Bellavista on Cima Ovest di Lavaredo, Dolomites, first ascended by Alexander Huber solo during winter 1999 with difficulties up to A4 and then freed by German at 8c in July 2001. Urban Golob provides the report.
Junai Kangri, first ascent in the Karakorum by Spanish expedition
07/09/2011 - Alpinism
Junai Kangri, first ascent in the Karakorum by Spanish expedition
On 22 August a Spanish expedition led by Jonas Cruces carried out the first ascent of Junai Kangri (6017m) in India's Karakorum, via their route "Sin permiso (IV, AD +, 750m).
Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, photo report
31/08/2011 - Competitions
Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc, photo report
The North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc 2011 seen through the eyes of the official photopraphers.
Kilian Jornet Burgada and Elizabeth Hawker win the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc
30/08/2011 - Competitions
Kilian Jornet Burgada and Elizabeth Hawker win the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc
The ninth edition of the The North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc was won by Kilian Jornet Burgada from Spain and Elizabeth Hawker.
In memory of Giovanni Quirici
26/08/2011 - Climbing
In memory of Giovanni Quirici
Swiss alpinist Giovanni Quirici fell to his death on 12 August while ascending the North Face of the Eiger.... a friend remembers him.
Neil Dyer adds Megalopa 8c+ to Lower Pen Trwyn, Wales
25/08/2011 - Climbing
Neil Dyer adds Megalopa 8c+ to Lower Pen Trwyn, Wales
British climber Neil Dyer has added two important new sport climbs to North Wales limestone, namely Megalopa F8c+ at Lower Pen Trwyn on the Great Orme and The Brute 8b at the Diamond on the nearby Little Orme.
Bouldering World Cup 2011 won by Kilian Fischhuber and Anna Stöhr
23/08/2011 - Competitions
Bouldering World Cup 2011 won by Kilian Fischhuber and Anna Stöhr
The final stage of the Bouldering World Cup 2011 took place in Munich, Germanuy last weekend and was won by Mina Markovic and Dmitry Sharafutdinov. Kilian Fischhuber and Anna Stöhr won the overall World Cup 2011.
James McHaffie repeats The Big Bang at Lower Pen Trwyn
01/08/2011 - Climbing
James McHaffie repeats The Big Bang at Lower Pen Trwyn
James McHaffie has made the first repeat of The Big Bang 9a at Lower Pen Trwyn, first climbed in 1996 by Neil Carson.
Climbing World Championship Arco: all the favourites qualify for the Semifinal Lead.
20/07/2011 - Competitions
Climbing World Championship Arco: all the favourites qualify for the Semifinal Lead.
In the first round of the Women's Qualification the following qualified with flying colours and two tops: Ernst, Kim, Röck and Eiter. The Italian Jenny Lavarda has also qualified for the Semifinal.
ParaClimbing World Championship, all the Lead winners in Arco
19/07/2011 - Competitions
ParaClimbing World Championship, all the Lead winners in Arco
The Lead event capped the first edition of the IFSC ParaClimbing World Championship in Arco.
ParaClimbing Speed World Championship
18/07/2011 - Competitions
ParaClimbing Speed World Championship
The first ParaClimbing Speed World Championship took place in Arco today. 33 athletes from 11 different countries took part in the event.
Chamonix: Schubert, Ciavaldini, Eiter, Markovic, Kim
14/07/2011 - Competitions
Chamonix: Schubert, Ciavaldini, Eiter, Markovic, Kim
The first stage of the Lead World Cup 2011 was won by Jakob Schubert. Four women shared victory: Caroline Ciavaldini, Angela Eiter, Mina Markovic and Jain Kim.
Twll Mawr: new route and The Quarryman
08/07/2011 - Climbing
Twll Mawr: new route and The Quarryman
Ian Lloyd-Jones and Sion McGuiness add Supermassive Black Hole (F7a, 75m) to Twll Mawr in the Llanberis slate quarries in Wales. Video of James MacHaffie on The Quarryman
The Quarryman and Strawberries - important repeats in Wales
05/07/2011 - Climbing
The Quarryman and Strawberries - important repeats in Wales
Jorg Verhoeven has made the second on-sight of Strawberries E6 at Tremadog while Steve Mcclure has carried out the first one-day ascent of The Quarryman E8 in the Dinorwig slate quarries.

Expo / News


Expo / Products
Innovative daisy chain ideal on multi-pitch routes, for self-belaying, for abseiling and as an étrier.
A trail running backpack ideal for running in any weather condition. Thanks to the HDry membrane, this backpack is fully waterproof.
Hiking backpack with shoulder straps made of auxetic, a revolutionary material in the world of backpacks.
Softshell jacket man Karpos Odle Fleece
Hiking boots for walking at mid-altitudes.
Leather approach shoes designed to guarantee maximum stability and grip even on the roughest terrain.
Show products