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27/03/2024 - Environment
La Venta beyond limits / Exploring the Qanaf Cave in Oman The Italian La Venta association reports about its first expedition to explore the Qanaf Cave and depths of the desert plateau of Jabal Samḥān in southern Oman.
20/02/2024 - Snow Ski-skimountaineering
Sir Sandford South Couloir first ski descent in Canada by Mark Herbison, Josh Lavigne, Christina Lustenberger On 14 February 2024 Mark Herbison, Josh Lavigne and Christina Lustenberger made the first ski descent of the South Couloir of Mount Sir Sandford (3519m), the highest peak in the Selkirk Mountains, British Columbia, Canada. Lustenberger reports.
13/02/2024 - Alpinism
Goulotte Toxic Mushroom added to Mont Noir de Peutérey by Niccolò Bruni, Giovanni Ravizza, Michele Tixi On the east face Mont Noir de Peutérey Niccolò Bruni, Giovanni Ravizza and Michele Tixi established the mixed route 'Toxic Mushroom'.
13/02/2024 - Alpinism
La Penultima added to Elferkofel in Dolomites, Italy Samuel Holzknecht, Simon Messner and Cesare Olivetti have made the first ascent of the mixed climb 'La Penultima' on Elferkofel / Cima Undici in the Sexten Dolomites, Italy. The 450m climb above Fischleintal ends at the Cengia degli Alpini ledge.
12/02/2024 - Alpinism
Big new mixed climb on Crozzon di Val d'Agola (Brenta Dolomites) by Nicola Castagna, Francesco Salvaterra On 25/01/2024 Nicola Castagna and Francesco Salvaterra made the first ascent of the mixed climb 'La Concha de la lora' on the north-east face of Crozzon di Val d'Agola (Brenta Dolomites). Salvaterra reports.
08/02/2024 - Competitions
IFSC introduces Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs) policy to protect athlete health To protect the health of its athletes the International Federation of Sport Climbing (IFSC) has introduced comprehensive regulations related to Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (REDs). The new policy will take effect from 15 February 2024.
06/02/2024 - Environment
La Venta explores Colombia's El Penòn karstic plateau Luca Gandolfo reports about the new exploration project of the La Venta Geographical Exploration Association on the karstic plateau of El Penòn in Colombia.
29/01/2024 - Alpinism
New mixed climb in Valle Argentera (Valle di Susa), Italy On 01/20/2024 Fabrizio Cuniberti, Diego Margiotta and Lucio Rinetti amde the first ascent of 'Ecofly' in Valle Argentera (Val Susa, Piedmont, Italy). Located to the left of 'Coboldo Caustico', the new mixed climb is dedicated to the mountaineer and paraglider...
26/01/2024 - Trekking
Rifugio Pedrotti (Brenta Dolomites): no overnight stays in summer 2024 Renovation work begins on the Rifugio Tosa Pedrotti, the historic mountain hut in the Brenta Dolomites. Overnight stays and half board are suspended for summer 2024. The hut managed by the Nicolini family will offer bar service and quick meals.
24/01/2024 - Alpinism
New mixed climb on Monte Taburlo in Italian Dolomites by Cassol, Da Canal, Vallata On Sunday 21 January 2024 Davide Cassol, Riccardo Da Canal and Luca Vallata climbed a probable new mixed climb in the Ampezzo Dolomites. The new route, which is called 'Gitanes bleu', is approximately 350 meters high, ascends the north face...
12/01/2024 - Alpinism
Il Cigno Nero, new mixed climb on Cima Falkner in Brenta Dolomites Enrico Lovato reports about the first ascent of 'Il Cigno Nero' (320m, 5+, M7, 40°) established on the north-east face of Cima Falkner in the Brenta Dolomites with Federico Asciolla on 5 January 2024.
01/01/2024 - Alpinism
Two new mixed climbs on Mëisules dala Biesces (Sella, Dolomites) In December 2023 on Mëisules dala Biesces (Sella Group, Dolomites) Rolando Varesco made the first ascents of the mixed climb 'Alpinewelten' with Martin Sölva and 'Dünnes Wasser' with Emanuele Andreozzi.
26/12/2023 - Alpinism
Fascinating Friulian Dolomites new mixed climb on Mount Duranno On 12/24/2024 Mirco Grasso, Francesco Rigon and Luca Vallata made the first ascent of ' Archi del Vento', a fascinating new mixed climb on the north face of the Naso del Monte Duranno (Carnic Prealps, Friulian Dolomites, Italy.
20/12/2023 - Alpinism
New ice climb added to Sorapiss (Dolomites) by Mirco Grasso, Francesco Rigon Italian mountain guide Francesco Rigon reports about the first ascent of ice climb 'Solo per un sorriso' (WI 5+ 170m), established with Mirco Grasso on Croda di Cacciagrande in the Sorapiss Group (Dolomites) on 19/12/2023.
05/12/2023 - Environment
ACTS open letter to IFSC protesting against NEOM Beach Games and environmental and ethical policy The ACTS For Our Summits association has written an Open Letter to the IFSC expressing its concerns about the NEOM Masters 2023 climbing competition, and urging the IFSC to take stronger actions regarding environmental and social issues. Over 110 IFSC...
23/10/2023 - Alpinism
Rottalhorn West Face first ascent by Silvan Schüpbach, Peter von Känel, Rolf Zurbrügg On 12/10/2023 Silvan Schüpbach, Peter von Känel and Rolf Zurbrügg made the first ascent of the west face of Rottalhorn (3971m) in Switzerland's Bernese Alps via their 'Herbstwanderung'.
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