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  • 19.06.2013 Super Alp! 7, the (sustainable) journey across the Alps

    Super Alp! 7, the (sustainable) journey across the Alps

    The 7th SuperAlp gets underway on 4 July 2013, a crossing dedicated to the Alpine Convention and to sustainable means of transport in the mountains. Simonetta Radice is among the journalists and travellers and, from Chamonix to Domodossola, she will talk to planetmountain.com about the territory of these high lands and their visions for the future.

  • 12.06.2013 Red Bull X-Alps 2013 and the Italian athletes: Aaron Durogati

    Red Bull X-Alps 2013 and the Italian athletes: Aaron Durogati

    Interview with Aaron Durogati, the 26-year-old from Meran and winner of the paragliding World Cup. Together with Peter Gebhard and expert Andy Frötscher he will take part in the superb Red Bull X-Alps 2013 paragliding and running marathon: across the Alps from Salzburg to Monaco, beginning on 7 July.

  • 07.06.2013 Helicopter rescue in the Himalayas, interview with Moro, Folini and Senoner

    Helicopter rescue in the Himalayas, interview with Moro, Folini and Senoner

    In this interview we ask Simone Moro, Maurizio Folini and Armin Senoner to speak about their helicopter rescue operations carried out between April and May this year in the Nepalese Himalayas, about their records but also about the prospects and difficulties of operating on the highest mountains in the world. An activity, it is worth remembering, that is still in its early stages.

  • 05.06.2013  Red Bull X-Alps 2013: July take off!

    Red Bull X-Alps 2013: July take off!

    On 7 July the Red Bull X-Alps 2013 gets underway, the immensely difficult race on foot or by paraglider from Salzburg in Austria to the Principality of Monaco. 32 athletes from 21 countries will take part, including three Italians: Aaron Durogati, Peter Gebhard and Andy Frötscher.

    Super Alp! 7, the (sustainable) journey across the Alps
    19.06.2013 by Simonetta Radice in Environment

    Super Alp! 7, the (sustainable) journey across the Alps

    The 7th SuperAlp gets underway on 4 July 2013, a crossing dedicated to the Alpine Convention and to sustainable means of transport in the mountains. Simonetta Radice is among the journalists and travellers and, from Chamonix to Domodossola, she will talk to planetmountain.com about the territory of these high lands and their visions for the future.

    Red Bull X-Alps 2013 and the Italian athletes: Aaron Durogati
    12.06.2013 by Planetmountain in Competitions

    Red Bull X-Alps 2013 and the Italian athletes: Aaron Durogati

    Interview with Aaron Durogati, the 26-year-old from Meran and winner of the paragliding World Cup. Together with Peter Gebhard and expert Andy Frötscher he will take part in the superb Red Bull X-Alps 2013 paragliding and running marathon: across the Alps from Salzburg to Monaco, beginning on 7 July.

    Helicopter rescue in the Himalayas, interview with Moro, Folini and Senoner
    07.06.2013 by Vinicio Stefanello in Alpinism

    Helicopter rescue in the Himalayas, interview with Moro, Folini and Senoner

    In this interview we ask Simone Moro, Maurizio Folini and Armin Senoner to speak about their helicopter rescue operations carried out between April and May this year in the Nepalese Himalayas, about their records but also about the prospects and difficulties of operating on the highest mountains in the world. An activity, it is worth remembering, that is still in its early stages.

     Red Bull X-Alps 2013: July take off!
    05.06.2013 by Planetmountain in Competitions

    Red Bull X-Alps 2013: July take off!

    On 7 July the Red Bull X-Alps 2013 gets underway, the immensely difficult race on foot or by paraglider from Salzburg in Austria to the Principality of Monaco. 32 athletes from 21 countries will take part, including three Italians: Aaron Durogati, Peter Gebhard and Andy Frötscher.

    Selvaggio Blu and the beauty of Sardina

    Selvaggio Blu and the beauty of Sardina

    The Book of Selvaggio Blu by Mario Verin - Giulia Castelli that documents the colours, nature and the immense, wild beauty of the area located between Pedra Longa and Cala Sisine in Sardinia's Supramonte region. The book review by Francesca Colesanti.

    A short walk to the waterfall Crap de Scegn in Valdidentro
    22.05.2013 by Planetmountain in Trekking

    A short walk to the waterfall Crap de Scegn in Valdidentro

    Mountain Guide Eraldo Meraldi describes the short walk to the spectacular waterfall Cascata al Crap de Scegn, located above the village Isolaccia in Valdidentro, Alta Valtellina, Italy.

    2nd International Master Course in Mountain Medicine
    22.03.2013 by Luigi Festi in Alpinism

    2nd International Master Course in Mountain Medicine

    The second edition of the International Master Course in Mountain Medicine will start on May 2013 to end on June 2014 and will be held at the Italian Insubria University in collaboration with the University of Turin and the Bolzano EURAC. The introduction by Doctor Luigi Festi.

    Climbing Technology: the test results of Via Ferrata Sets with rope friction technology
    19.03.2013 by Planetmountain in Alpinism

    Climbing Technology: the test results of Via Ferrata Sets with rope friction technology

    Official press release from Climbing Technology concering their rope friction based Via Ferrata Sets.

    Climb for Life and the new T-shirts for 2013
    07.03.2013 by Giovanni Spitale in Climbing

    Climb for Life and the new T-shirts for 2013

    The Climb for Life 2013 T-shirt campaign has just been launched to inform about and promote bone marrow donation. All proceeds will support ADMO, the Italian association of bone marrow donors.

    UIAA press release: Second wave of via ferrata set recalls within six months
    25.02.2013 by Planetmountain in Gear

    UIAA press release: Second wave of via ferrata set recalls within six months

    We have received and published the press release of the UIAA concerning the second recall in the last six months of Rope-friction Via Ferrata sets. We hope that in the near future this official press release will be translated in the languages of other countries concerned. On their websites a selection of manufacturers have already published the steps that need to be followed for the recalled products.

    Revelation, the poem by Charlotte Davies
    22.02.2013 by Planetmountain in Books-press

    Revelation, the poem by Charlotte Davies

    Revelation, the poem by Charlotte Davies in the video by French filmmaker Sebastien Montaz-Rosset.

    Te Araroa in New Zealand run by Jez Bragg
    21.02.2013 by Planetmountain in Trekking

    Te Araroa in New Zealand run by Jez Bragg

    Video of Englishman Jez Bragg who ran the 3054 km long Te Araroa trail in New Zealand in 54 days.

    International congress: New Advances in Mountain Medicine and Emergency – second edition
    07.02.2013 by Luigi Festi in Alpinism

    International congress: New Advances in Mountain Medicine and Emergency – second edition

    The second international congress entitled “New Advances in Mountain Medicine and Emergency” will be held at the Atahotel in Varese on April 18th and 19th, 2013, organised by the Università degli Studi dell’Insubria in collaboration with the Institute of Mountain Emergency Medicine, part of the EUR.AC of Bolzano.

    Alpinism and climbing in 2012 -  part 2
    07.01.2013 by Vinicio Stefanello in Alpinism

    Alpinism and climbing in 2012 - part 2

    Part 2 - from July to December - of what happened in alpinism and climbing in 2012.

    Nepal's mountains and reality in two videos
    04.01.2013 by Planetmountain in Trekking

    Nepal's mountains and reality in two videos

    Two videos, Euphoria by Firdaus Hashim and 4.5 million seconds in Nepal by Artur Wyszecki offer a vision of Nepal, from Himalayan trekking to Everest and the complexities of everyday life.

    Alpinism and climbing in 2012 - part 1
    02.01.2013 by Vinicio Stefanello in Alpinism

    Alpinism and climbing in 2012 - part 1

    Part one of what happend, in alpinism and in climbing, in 2012. A summary, for obvious reason incomplete, of the climbs, the most beautiful achievements and also the most painful moments in 2012. In the hope that this résumé serves as a reminder and as a source on inspiration for the coming future.

    Everest and the Khumbu glacier... from the monitor
    20.12.2012 by Planetmountain in Alpinism

    Everest and the Khumbu glacier... from the monitor

    The interactive photo taken by David Breashears which explores Everest and the Khumbu glacier.

    Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc 2013: pre-registration online tomorrow
    18.12.2012 by Planetmountain in Competitions

    Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc 2013: pre-registration online tomorrow

    Pre-registration for the The North Face Ultra Trail du Mont Blanc 2013 is available online from 19 December 2012 to 8 January.

    For Gigi Dal Pozzo
    13.12.2012 by Planetmountain in Alpinism

    For Gigi Dal Pozzo

    Luigi "Gigi" Dal Pozzo passed away on Monday 10 December 2012 after a long illness. A leading climber and alpinist from the Belluno area of Northern Italy, Gigi Dal Pozzo played a fundamental role in the evolution of climbing in the Dolomites. Sandro Neri remembers the climber.

    International Master’s Course in Mountain Medicine, the final report by Doctor Luigi Festi
    08.11.2012 by Planetmountain in Alpinism

    International Master’s Course in Mountain Medicine, the final report by Doctor Luigi Festi

    The 1st International Master Course in Mountain Medicine will be completed with the final thesis and diploma at the Insubria University. This project, unique and innovative, came to life as a real challenge and involved 14 doctors from all of Italy, combining technical ability with hands on experience and mountain culture. An experience which will continue in May 2013 with the 2nd edition, as course director Doctor Luigi Festi reveals.

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