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    Simone Moro between Everest, Lhotse and helicopter rescues
    16.05.2012 by Planetmountain in 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.

    David Lama – interview after the Compressor Route on Cerro Torre
    07.02.2012 by Planetmountain in Interviews

    David Lama – interview after the Compressor Route on Cerro Torre

    Interview with Austrian alpinist David Lama after the first free ascent of the Compressor Route on Cerro Torre, carried out on 20 and 21 January 2012 with Peter Ortner.

    Nanga Parbat in winter, Moro and Urubko travel towards their dream
    30.12.2011 by Planetmountain in Interviews

    Nanga Parbat in winter, Moro and Urubko travel towards their dream

    Interview with Simone Moro and Denis Urubko, currently on their way to Nanga Parbat to attempt the first winter ascent of Nanga Parbat (8125m).

    Johnny Dawes - the rock climbing interview
    23.12.2011 by Nicholas Hobley in Interviews

    Johnny Dawes - the rock climbing interview

    Interview with Johnny Dawes, one of the most talented and influential British climbers of all times.

    Corrado 'Korra' Pesce, from No Siesta to Cerro Torre. The interview and meeting with Rolando Garibotti
    13.12.2011 by Planetmountain in Interviews

    Corrado 'Korra' Pesce, from No Siesta to Cerro Torre. The interview and meeting with Rolando Garibotti

    From the North Face of theGrandes Jorasses to Patagonia. Corrado "Korra" Pesce's alpine journey, introduced by Rolando Garibotti in this meeting and interview - from one alpinist to another - in El Chalten

    Sasha DiGiulian, the Pure Imagination 9a interview
    20.10.2011 by Planetmountain in Interviews

    Sasha DiGiulian, the Pure Imagination 9a interview

    Interview with American climber Sasha DiGiulian after her ascent of Pure Imagination 9a at Red River Gorge, USA.

    Erri De Luca, the mountains, alpinism and life in general
    17.10.2011 by Planetmountain in Interviews

    Erri De Luca, the mountains, alpinism and life in general

    Interview with the writer, poet and alpinist Erri di Luca by Manuel Lugli. Nine questions to discuss alpinism, the mountains, friendship and life in general.

    Alex Honnold, the Yosemite Heaven and Cosmic Debris solo interview
    04.10.2011 by Planetmountain in Interviews

    Alex Honnold, the Yosemite Heaven and Cosmic Debris solo interview

    Interview with American climber Alex Honnold after his recent solo ascents of Heaven, Alien and Cosmic Debris in Yosemite, USA

    Arnaud Petit spills the beans about Black Bean, Ceuse
    20.09.2011 by Planetmountain in Interviews

    Arnaud Petit spills the beans about Black Bean, Ceuse

    Interview with French climber Arnaud Petit after his trad ascent of Black Bean 8b at, Ceuse, France.

    Andreas Fransson and the Denali South Face ski descent
    07.07.2011 by Planetmountain in Interviews

    Andreas Fransson and the Denali South Face ski descent

    Interview with Swedish extreme skier Andreas Fransson after the first ski descent of the South Face of Denali, Alaska.

    The Phoenix solo – Alex Honnold interview and rare Ray Jardine insight
    17.06.2011 by Planetmountain in Interviews

    The Phoenix solo – Alex Honnold interview and rare Ray Jardine insight

    Interview with the American climbers Alex Honnold and Ray Jardine after Honnold's solo of The Phoenix (5.13a) in Yosemite Valley.

    Ama Dablam paraglide by Stuart Holmes
    19.05.2011 by Planetmountain in Interviews

    Ama Dablam paraglide by Stuart Holmes

    Interview with British mountaineer Stuart Holmes after his paraglide flight from the summit of Ama Damblam. 6856m, Nepal.

    Chris Sharma, the Margalef minutes
    20.04.2011 by Planetmountain in Interviews

    Chris Sharma, the Margalef minutes

    Interview with American climber Chris Sharma after his successful first ascent of First Round First Minute at Margalef, Spain. 

    Sasha DiGiulian unstoppable at Red River Gorge
    24.03.2011 by Planetmountain in Interviews

    Sasha DiGiulian unstoppable at Red River Gorge

    Interview with American climber Sasha DiGiulian after her cutting-edge 8c+ redpoints of Southern Smoke and Lucifer and her 8b+ on-sight of Omaha Beach, all at Red River Gorge, Kentucky, USA.

    Adam Ondra, interview after La Capella 9b at Siurana
    07.03.2011 by Planetmountain in Interviews

    Adam Ondra, interview after La Capella 9b at Siurana

    Interview with Adam Ondra after his first ascent of La Capella at Siurana, Spain, which the 18-year-old from the Czech Republic has tentatively graded 9b

    Simone Moro, mountaineering, life, fears and doubts before GII this winter
    25.11.2010 by Planetmountain in Interviews

    Simone Moro, mountaineering, life, fears and doubts before GII this winter

    Interview with Italian mountaineer Simone Moro, two months prior to his next expedition to attempt the first winter ascent of Gasherbrum II (Karakorum, Pakistan) together with Denis Urubko.

    Fourteen times Edurne Pasaban
    07.11.2010 by Planetmountain in Interviews

    Fourteen times Edurne Pasaban

    Interview with Edurne Pasaban, the Basque alpinist who has climbed all fourteen 8000m peaks. Interview by Erminio Ferrari and Ellade Ossola.

    Leo Houlding interview after The Prophet on El Capitan
    01.11.2010 by Planetmountain in Interviews

    Leo Houlding interview after The Prophet on El Capitan

    Interview with British climber after the first ascent of The Prophet on El Capitan, Yosemite, USA, carried out in 6 days in October 2010 with Jason Pickles and graded E9 7a, 5.13d R, 8b, 510m.

    Simon Anthamatten interview
    08.02.2010 by Planetmountain in Interviews

    Simon Anthamatten interview

    Ellade Ossola interviews Swiss alpinist and mountain guide Simon Anthamatten, a key player in the mountaineering world with important ascents to his name which have their roots in his desire to maintain an "independent" alpinism.

    Alan Watts climbing interview
    26.11.2009 by Nicholas Hobley in Interviews

    Alan Watts climbing interview

    Interview with Alan Watts, the climber who played a leading role during the 1980's in developing Smith Rock into one of the most famous crags in the USA and the world.

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