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Stefano Ghisolfi, 8B+ at Varazze
05/01/2012 - Climbing
Stefano Ghisolfi, 8B+ at Varazze
The young Italian climber Stefano Ghisolfi has just sent his first 8B+ boulder problem, Gandalf il grigo at Varazze.
Ben Hur on Wenden onsight for Reto Ruhstaller
28/11/2011 - Climbing
Ben Hur on Wenden onsight for Reto Ruhstaller
On 19/11/2011 Reto Ruhstaller made what is likely to be the first onsight ascent of Ben Hur 7c+ on the Wendenstöcke, Switzerland
New ice climbs in Austria's Floitental by Leichtfried, Purner & Co
08/02/2011 - Alpinism
New ice climbs in Austria's Floitental by Leichtfried, Purner & Co
Two new icefalls in the Floitental (Zillertal), Austria: excalibur (WI6/R, 120m, Albert Leichtfried & Paul Mair 30/01/2011) and Quasimodo (M7 WI7, 90m, Benedikt Purner & Klaus Pietersteiner 03/02/2011).
Sottoguda ice climbing, Marmolada, Dolomites
18/03/2009 - Alpinism
Sottoguda ice climbing, Marmolada, Dolomites
A selection of icefalls at Sottoguda, one of the most important venues in NE Italy.
Colpo di coda new Marmolada outing by Giordani e Faletti
13/09/2006 - Climbing
Colpo di coda new Marmolada outing by Giordani e Faletti
Maurizio Giordani and Massimo Faletti have made the first ascent of the 28-pitch "Colpo di Coda" 6c+/A2 up the south face of the Marmolada.
Ueli Steck - absolute void
01/06/2005 - Interviews
Ueli Steck - absolute void
Ueli Steck and his solo ascents of Cholatse and Tawoche in the Himalaya, in the words of Christine Kopp .
Cold temperatures cause waterfalls to freeze
28/12/2000 - Alpinism
Cold temperatures cause waterfalls to freeze
The recent fall in temperature has resulted in many waterfalls finally freezing over