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Extremely Leonidio & Incredibly Close
16/02/2023 - Climbing
Extremely Leonidio & Incredibly Close
Climbing destinations and travel: notes from Leonidio in the Peloponnese, without a shadow of doubt one of the best rock climbing areas in Greece. By Nicoletta Costi and Nicola Noè.
Kalymnos, climbing on the island of Neverland
16/09/2014 - Climbing
Kalymnos, climbing on the island of Neverland
Nicoletta Costi and Nicola Noè recount how Kalymnos appears towards the end of summer 2014. An island seemingly made for all the climbers in the world
San Vito Lo Capo Climbing Festival 2012 and Sicily’s first 9a
22/10/2012 - Events
San Vito Lo Capo Climbing Festival 2012 and Sicily’s first 9a
Nicola Noè’s report of the recent San Vito Lo Capo Climbing Festival 2012 and Climb for Life, the first 9a sport climb in Sicily freed by Adam Ondra.
San Vito Lo Capo, an introduction to rock climbing in Sicily
02/12/2011 - Climbing
San Vito Lo Capo, an introduction to rock climbing in Sicily
Climbing and travel journal 2. San Vito Lo Capo: its climbing, Sicily, the history and sea as seen through the eyes of Nicoletta Costi and Nicola Noè.
Kalymnos and the four climbing seasons
08/11/2011 - Climbing
Kalymnos and the four climbing seasons
A journey through the Greek island of Kalymnos, climbing and a lot more, in all seasons. By Nicola Noè.
The Melloblocco 2011 bouldering areas
04/05/2011 - Events
The Melloblocco 2011 bouldering areas
The Melloblocco 2011 bouldering area, prepared by Simone Pedeferri and introduced by Nicola Noè
Milan Climbing 2011, the climbing World Cup kicks off in Milan
13/04/2011 - Competitions
Milan Climbing 2011, the climbing World Cup kicks off in Milan
The first stage of the Bouldering and Speed World Cup 2011 will take place from Thursday 14 - Sunday 17 April in Milan. 166 athletes from all over the world will travel to the enchaning Sempione Park for these four...
Melloblocco 2010
12/05/2010 - Climbing
Melloblocco 2010
Melloblocco 2010 turned out to be a success once again. Despite the bad weather 1900 registered climbers took part in the world's largest bouldering meeting in Val di Mello, Italy from 6 - 9 May 2010. The valley was visited...
Melloblocco, the world's biggest boldering meeting
29/04/2008 - Events
Melloblocco, the world's biggest boldering meeting
With just 12 days to go before Melloblocco 2008, here's a preview of what's in store for the world's biggest bouldering meeting in Val di Mello, Val Masino, Italy from 08 - 11 May 2008.
Mello Boulder, the new guidebook
25/03/2008 - Book-press
Mello Boulder, the new guidebook
The new guidebook published by Versante Sud: Bouldering in Valtellina Valchiavenna Val Masino Val di Mello Val Malenco by Andrea Pavan.
Berger and Papert World and European Ice Boulder Champions
01/02/2005 - Competitions
Berger and Papert World and European Ice Boulder Champions
The World and European Championship Ice Boulder took place in Valle di Daone last weekend and was won by Harald Berger and Ines Papert.
Melloblocco, bouldering meet in Val di Mello
05/05/2004 - Events
Melloblocco, bouldering meet in Val di Mello
On 7-9 May the Lombardy Mountain guides have organised an intenational bouldering meet in the Val di Mello, Northern Italy.
Legrand sends Necessary Evil 8c+
23/03/2002 - Climbing
Legrand sends Necessary Evil 8c+
A year after his American tour with Yuji Hirayama, the Frenchman François Legrand is back in the States and on top form, sending Necessary Evil 5.14c/ 8c+ at Virgin River Gorge shortly after his arrival
Thailand update
18/03/2002 - Climbing
Thailand update
Two new crags have been established in Thailand
François Legrand and his climbing
10/04/2001 - Interviews
François Legrand and his climbing
Interview with French rock climber, the unbeatable François Legrand.
Legrand frees
31/12/2000 - Climbing
Legrand frees "Robi in the Sky", Les Goudes (Calanques)
François Legrand frees his project "Robi in the Sky" at Les Goudes (Calanques) and suggests 8c+/9a