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![Felix Berg, Adam Bielecki, Mariusz Hatala to attempt new route on Annapurna](/uploads/img/3/81108.jpg)
10/02/2023 - Alpinism
Felix Berg, Adam Bielecki, Mariusz Hatala to attempt new route on Annapurna Adam Bielecki from Poland and Felix Berg from Germany are preparing for a new attempt on the difficult NW Face of Annapurna (8091m). Already attempted in 2017, the two intend to establish a new route alpine-style route on the NW...
![Rick Allen perishes on K2](/uploads/img/3/12634.jpg)
27/07/2021 - Alpinism
Rick Allen perishes on K2 68-year-old Scottish mountaineer Rick Allen has lost his life while attempting to establish a new route on K2. In 2012, together with Sandy Allan, he completed the historic first traverse of the interminable Mazeno Ridge on Nanga Parbat.
![Pumori Southeast Face climbed via new Romanian route](/uploads/img/3/55248.jpg)
25/10/2018 - Alpinism
Pumori Southeast Face climbed via new Romanian route Romanian mountaineers Romeo Popa, Zsolt Torok and Teofil Vlad have established a new route up the Southeast Face of Pumori 7161m, Himalaya.
![Pilots warn drones endanger rescue helicopter safety](/uploads/img/3/54033.jpg)
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.
![Andrzej Bargiel completes historic first ski descent of K2](/uploads/img/3/53411.jpg)
23/07/2018 - Snow Ski-skimountaineering
Andrzej Bargiel completes historic first ski descent of K2 On 22 July 2018 30-year-old Polish alpinist Andrzej Bargiel made the coveted historic first ski descent of K2, skiing directly off the 8611m high summit of the second highest mountain in the world.
![Broad Peak drone footage of Rick Allen rescue](/uploads/img/3/53368.jpg)
20/07/2018 - Alpinism
Broad Peak drone footage of Rick Allen rescue Footage of the moment Scottish mountaineer Rick Allen was identified by a drone above 7000 meters on Broad Peak after having been reported missing.
![Rick Allen rescued by drone in descent off Broad Peak](/uploads/img/3/7329.jpg)
17/07/2018 - Alpinism
Rick Allen rescued by drone in descent off Broad Peak Thanks to the help of a drone leading British mountaineer Rick Allen has been rescued in descent off Broad Peak (8047m) in Pakistan.
![Has exploratory alpinism failed?](/uploads/img/3/12431.jpg)
10/10/2014 - Alpinism
Has exploratory alpinism failed? Starting from a recent statement by Reinhold Messner, Manuel Lugli discusses the presumed end of “traditional” and exploratory alpinism.
![Piolets d'Or 2013, the videos of the ascents](/uploads/img/3/16903.jpg)
11/04/2013 - Events
Piolets d'Or 2013, the videos of the ascents The videos of the six ascents which all won the 21st edition of the Piolet d'Or 2013: Kamet, Shiva, Muztagh Tower, Baitha Brakk (Ogre), Nanga Parbat and Kyashar. The videos were created for the award's celebration of the Piolets...
![Piolets d'Or 2013: the incomprehensible universal tie](/uploads/img/3/16901.jpg)
08/04/2013 - Events
Piolets d'Or 2013: the incomprehensible universal tie Some thoughts about the Jury verdict of the 21st Piolet d'Or 2013 which assigned the award to all six nominated ascents.
![Piolets d'Or 2013: everyone wins](/uploads/img/3/16901.jpg)
06/04/2013 - Events
Piolets d'Or 2013: everyone wins The prize for the best climb of 2012 was awarded at the end of an exciting ceremony in Courmayeur last night to all six nominated ascents. The Piolet d'Or Walter Bonatti Lifetime Achievement Award was given to Austria's Kurt Diemberger.
![Piolets d'Or 2013, the nominations for the 21st edition](/uploads/img/3/16526.jpg)
11/03/2013 - Alpinism
Piolets d'Or 2013, the nominations for the 21st edition They come from France, Britain, Russia, the United States and Japan and all made beautiful and difficult climb up highest mountains in the world: the candidates for the 21st edition of the Piolet d'Or, the most prestigious international mountaineering award...
![Alpinism and climbing in 2012 - part 2](/uploads/img/3/12718.jpg)
07/01/2013 - Alpinism
Alpinism and climbing in 2012 - part 2 Part 2 - from July to December - of what happened in alpinism and climbing in 2012.
![Mick Fowler and the ascent of Prow of Shiva](/uploads/img/3/14778.jpg)
16/11/2012 - Alpinism
Mick Fowler and the ascent of Prow of Shiva A short interview with British mountaineer Mick Fowler who, together with Paul Ramsden, climbed the stunning new route Prow of Shiva ED+ up Mt. Shiva (6,142m), India.
![Mazeno Ridge: Sandy Allan and Rick Allen safe at Base Camp. Summit of Nanga Parbat confirmed!](/uploads/img/3/12718.jpg)
19/07/2012 - Alpinism
Mazeno Ridge: Sandy Allan and Rick Allen safe at Base Camp. Summit of Nanga Parbat confirmed! Today 19 July at circa 12:00 local time British alpinists Sandy Allan and Rick Allen returned to Base Camp safe and sound after having reached the summit of Nanga Parbat on 15 July and after having completed the historic first...
![Mazeno Ridge, updates directly from Pakistan](/uploads/img/3/12661.jpg)
16/07/2012 - Alpinism
Mazeno Ridge, updates directly from Pakistan South African alpinist Cathy O'Dowd and Sherpa Nuru, Rangduk and Zarok are said to be safely at Base Camp of Nanga Parbat (Diamir Face) while the British mountaineers Sandy Allan and Rick Allen are said to be at 7100m. The...
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