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K6 West, the Karakorum first ascent video by Raphael Slawinski and Ian Welsted
26/11/2014 - Alpinism
K6 West, the Karakorum first ascent video by Raphael Slawinski and Ian Welsted
The video of the first ascent of K6 West (7040m) in the Karakorum, Pakistan, climbed in July 2013 by the Canadians Raphael Slawinski and Ian Welsted.
Ivan Peri reaches Monte Carlo after walking for 80 days Across the Alps
13/11/2014 - Interviews
Ivan Peri reaches Monte Carlo after walking for 80 days Across the Alps
The interview with Ivan Peri on reaching Monte Carlo, Principality of Monaco, and his traverse across the Alps in 80 days. By Teddy Soppelsa for Good For Alps, magazine aku trekking & outdoor footwear
Adam Ondra and Juliane Wurm Bouldering World Champions!
23/08/2014 - Competitions
Adam Ondra and Juliane Wurm Bouldering World Champions!
This evening in Munich, Germany, Adam Ondra and Juliane Wurm won the Bouldering World Championship 2014. Silver was won by Jernej Kruder and Alex Puccio, while bronze went to Jan Hojer and Akiyo Noguchi.
Ivan Peri Across the Alps: an 80 day dream
24/07/2014 - Trekking
Ivan Peri Across the Alps: an 80 day dream
Ivan Peri isn't a fictional character, nor did he start his walk for a bet. He simply wants to fulfill his dream of walking across the Alps in 80 days. By Teddy Soppelsa for Good For Alps, magazine aku trekking...
Walking, a long journey of discovery
09/07/2014 - Trekking
Walking, a long journey of discovery
Walking is part of everyday life but it is also a way of thinking and our freest and deepest thoughts come to us as we walk. By Teddy Soppelsa for Good For Alps, magazine aku trekking & outdoor footwear.
Nepal Mountaineering Association meeting report
24/06/2014 - Alpinism
Nepal Mountaineering Association meeting report
Ang Tshering Sherpa, President Nepal Mountaineering Association, reports about recent meetings and decisions regarding climbing Everest and Nepal's mountains in general.
Farmers -The mountains are not an amusement park. They are first and foremost our home and our livelihood
12/06/2014 - Environment
Farmers -The mountains are not an amusement park. They are first and foremost our home and our livelihood
Farming in the mountains has taken on a new role, promoting the local economy and having positive effects on the environment and society. Three great stories of farmers capable of combining tradition with innovation
Bouldering World Cup 2014: a mid term video report
25/05/2014 - Climbing
Bouldering World Cup 2014: a mid term video report
The point of view of Udo Neumann about the first half of the Bouldering World Cup 2014.
Sharafudtinov and Stöhr win at Baku in Azerbaijan
08/05/2014 - Competitions
Sharafudtinov and Stöhr win at Baku in Azerbaijan
The second stage of the Bouldering World Cup 2014 was won by Russia's Dimitri Sharafudtinov and Austria's Anna Stöhr.
Repairers of the fragile mountain environment
16/04/2014 - Environment
Repairers of the fragile mountain environment
The mountains are a harsh and at the same time fragile environment that needs to be treated with care. The wealth and stability of the mountain ecosystems are directly linked to the presence of man and the effects of a...
Shepherds and Alpine guides. Worlds apart?
27/03/2014 - Environment
Shepherds and Alpine guides. Worlds apart?
Shepherds and alpine guides, two professions connected to the mountains and nature that, in this frenetically changing world, can inspire us in day-to-day life and live out our passions without forgetting our roots. By Teddy Soppelsa for Good For Alps,...
Piolets d'Or 2014, the big list
10/02/2014 - Events
Piolets d'Or 2014, the big list
The complete list of all 2013 ascents taken into consideration by the Piolets d'Or, from which the choice of nominees for the Piolets d'Or 2014 will be made.
Kyzyl Asker South Pillar - interview with Nicolas Favresse
03/12/2013 - Alpinism
Kyzyl Asker South Pillar - interview with Nicolas Favresse
Interview with Nicolas Favresse after the ascent, carried out together with Sean Villaneuva, Stéphane Hanssens and Evrard Wendenbaum, of the South Pillar of Kyzyl Asker (China) last September.
K6 West, Raphael Slawinski and Ian Welsted's Karakorum first ascent
27/11/2013 - Alpinism
K6 West, Raphael Slawinski and Ian Welsted's Karakorum first ascent
Last July Canadians Raphael Slawinski and Ian Welsted made the first ascent of K6 West (7040m) in the Karakorum, Pakistan.
Kapura South, first ascent in Pakistan's Nangma Valley by Daniela Teixeira and Paulo Roxo
02/10/2013 - Alpinism
Kapura South, first ascent in Pakistan's Nangma Valley by Daniela Teixeira and Paulo Roxo
In early September 2013 the Portugese climbers Daniela Teixeira and Paulo Roxo made the first ascent Kapura South (6350m) in the Nangma Valley, Karakoram, Pakistan, via their route Never Ending Dreams (1300m, M4).
Danilo Callegari attempts Shisha Pangma
24/09/2013 - Alpinism
Danilo Callegari attempts Shisha Pangma
Italian alpinist Danilo Callegari is currently attempting to ascend Shisha Pangma (8027m), Tibet.

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