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29/05/2012 - Alpinism

Erri De Luca: Everest and the million dollar queue

We asked Italian writer and alpinist Erri De Luca to comment the photo of the queue on Everest which recently made its way across the internet... here's his vision.

28/05/2012 - Alpinism

Everest, the crowd and the race to nowhere

The race towards the highest mountain on earth: a multitude of summits, long queues and, like every year, too many deaths. By Vinicio Stefanello.

24/05/2012 - Interviews

Everest like an amusement park, Simone Moro abandons Everest and Lhotse attempt

Interview with Simone Moro who descended to Everst Base Camp today and abandoned his project of climbing Everest and then Lhotse without supplementary oxygen due to the massive crowds on the mountain (more than 200 are currently attempting to reach...

21/05/2012 - Alpinism

Everest, three alpinists die on black Saturday

On Saturday 19 May 2012 three alpinists - a German, a Canadian and a Korean - lost their lives on the South Face of Everest, in part due to a sudden storm. Another two alpinists are reported missing, while other...

16/05/2012 - Interviews

Simone Moro between Everest, Lhotse and helicopter rescues

Interview with Simone Moro, currently at Everest Base Camp preparing to ascend Everest and Lhotse in a single push while still finding the time to co-ordinate and take part in helicopter rescues.

17/04/2012 - Events

The North Face Kalymnos Climbing Festival

News about the highly anticipated first The North Face Kalymnos Climbing Festival which will take place on the Greek island from 28 - 30 September 2012.

09/04/2012 - Alpinism

Presolana, first winter ascents of Via Paco and Via Bosio

On 16/03/2012 Daniele Natali and Tito Arosio made the first winter ascent of Via Paco (7b (6c+ obligatory), 400m), while a day later Maurizio Panseri and Fulvio Zanetti made the first winter ascent of Via Bosio (7a+ (6°+ obligatory) 430m)...

12/03/2012 - Alpinism

Gasherbrum I, historic Polish first winter ascent and drama for Göschl, Hussain and Hahlen

At 08:30 local time on 09/03/2012 the summit of Gasherbrum 1 (Karakorum, Pakistan) was reached for the first time in winter by the Polish mountaineers Adam Bielecki and Janusz Golab. On the same day the alpinists Gerfried Göschl, Nisar Hussain...

14/02/2012 - Alpinism

Piolet d'Or 2012, the 6 nominations

The XX Piolet d'Or will take place in Courmayeur (Italy) and Chamonix (France) from 21 - 24 March 2012. Here are the 6 nominations for the coveted golden ice axe, while Frenchman Robert Paragot will receive the Lifetime Achievement Award.

14/02/2012 - Alpinism

Nanga Parbat winter expedition: Moro and Urubko abandon attempt

Simone Moro and Denis Urubko have announced their decision today to abandon their attempt of the first winter ascent of Nanga Parbat (Pakistan) via the Diamir Face due to the prohibitive weather conditions.

10/02/2012 - Alpinism

Nanga Parbat Winter Expedition, dispatch #5

The fifth video of the Nanga Parbat 2012 winter expedition of Simone Moro and Denis Urubko.

30/01/2012 - Alpinism

Nanga Parbat Winter Expedition, dispatch #4

The fourth video of the Nanga Parbat 2012 winter expedition of Simone Moro and Denis Urubko.

20/01/2012 - Alpinism

Nanga Parbat in winter, the route upwards for Moro and Urubko

News from Nanga Parbat: Simone Moro and Denis Urubko continue to explore their hopes and the mountain itself. Yesterday they ventured to beyond 5800m to reach the base of the couloir which they will attempt to climb via their (new)...

13/01/2012 - Alpinism

Nanga Parbat in winter, Moro and Urubko aim to climb route attempted by Messner and Eisendle

On 12/01/2012 Simone Moro and Denis Urubko acclimatised at 5400m on the Diamir Face of Nanga Parbat. Their attempt at the first winter ascent of Nanga Parbat will be via the line attempted by Messner and Eisendle in 2000, and...