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Melloblocco 2014 - day four, a final of climbing and beauty
04/05/2014 - Events
Melloblocco 2014 - day four, a final of climbing and beauty
The 11th Melloblocco came to an end today; once again the international bouldering meeting proved to be the biggest event of its kind worldwide, with 2600 registered climbers and more than 4000 people in Val Masino and Val di Mello
Melloblocco 2014 - day three, a memorable Saturday
03/05/2014 - Events
Melloblocco 2014 - day three, a memorable Saturday
Something could be perceived in the recent run up to Melloblocco. Something announced by small and large signs. And today Val Masino truly experienced one of the best days ever of these 11 Mellobocco years.
Mellopeople: Pietro Bagnara's Melloblocco 2014 portrait photos
03/05/2014 - Events
Mellopeople: Pietro Bagnara's Melloblocco 2014 portrait photos
The photos taken by Pietro Bagnara of some of the protagnists of Melloblocco 2014.
Melloblocco 2014: flash 3
03/05/2014 - Events
Melloblocco 2014: flash 3
Fragments, snapshots and updates from Melloblocco 2014.
Silvio Reffo, 9a and 8c+ at Arco and the Frankenjura
03/05/2014 - Climbing
Silvio Reffo, 9a and 8c+ at Arco and the Frankenjura
At Arco in Italy Silvio Reffo has repeated Bio-logiko 9a, while in Germany's Frankenjura he sent Odd fellows and Steinbock 8c as well as Battle cat 8c+. Young Stefano Carnati is on top form too with a rare repeat of Spirit Walker 8c at Sasso Remenno in Val di Mello
Melloblocco 2014 - day two, climbing without limits
02/05/2014 - Events
Melloblocco 2014 - day two, climbing without limits
Day 2 of Melloblocco started with a light drizzle and this gave way to the sun in the afternoon. In any case rain didn't stop play, climbing continued as more than 1400 reached Val di Mello. Full house is expected on Saturday and Sunday.
Melloblocco 2014: day one, sunshine for everyone
01/05/2014 - Events
Melloblocco 2014: day one, sunshine for everyone
The sun's rays embraced Melloblocco and Val Masino today. A superb present that the more than 1000 registered Melloblockers capitalised on fully. Each in their own way, of course.
Block & Wall, the third stage of Salewa Rockshow at Trento
30/04/2014 - Events
Block & Wall, the third stage of Salewa Rockshow at Trento
The third Block & Wall street boulder took place at Trento, Italy on Saturday 26 April. This was also he third Italian stage of the Salewa Rockshow 2014. The report by Team Block & Wall.
For those who love Melloblocco... the journey begins
30/04/2014 - Events
For those who love Melloblocco... the journey begins
Wednesday 30 April 2014. The 11th Melloblocco begins today at 21:00 in Val Masino - Val di Mello, Italy. The world's biggest and most famous bouldering meeting, organised by Associazione operatori Valmasino, will run until Sunday 4 May. 1969 climbers have pre-registered for the event, but the number of Melloblockers...
The art of resoling a climbing shoe
29/04/2014 - Gear
The art of resoling a climbing shoe
How to resole a climbing shoe, a walking boot or mountaineering boot.
Less than a week to Melloblocco!
24/04/2014 - Events
Less than a week to Melloblocco!
The 11th Melloblocco begins on 1 May 2014. Over 1700 climbers have pre-registered for the world's most international bouldering meeting that will take place in Valmasino - Val di Mello, Italy, until 4 May 2014.
Everest: Sherpa leave Base Camp, spring climbing season uncertain
23/04/2014 - Alpinism
Everest: Sherpa leave Base Camp, spring climbing season uncertain
Reports are coming in of Sherpas leaving Everest Base Camp after the tragic avalanche that killed 16 Sherpa on 18 April 2014 to honour their dead colleagues. The future of the spring 2014 climbing season is reportedly now on the brink.
Senja Island new ice climbs in Norway by Papert, Hauser and Senf
21/04/2014 - Alpinism
Senja Island new ice climbs in Norway by Papert, Hauser and Senf
In February 2014 Ines Papert, Rudi Hauser Thomas Senf made three first ascents in Norway: Finnmonster (A2+, WI6 400m) on Senja Island, Eagles Paradise (8/IIIV WI5 500m) up Roalden and Crazy Maze (8+/IX WI4+ 600m) up Breitinden.
Everest avalanche: interview with Simone Moro
19/04/2014 - Interviews
Everest avalanche: interview with Simone Moro
Interview with Simone Moro after the tragic avalanche on Everest on 18 April 2014 that caused the deaths of at least 13 Sherpa.
Tragic Everest avalanche, numerous victims
18/04/2014 - Alpinism
Tragic Everest avalanche, numerous victims
In the early hours of this morning an avalanche swept down the flanks of Everest on the Nepalese side of the mountain. At least six Sherpa have died, while numerous other climbers are reported missing.
Nicola Vonarburg climbs hard at Grotta di Mezzegra
18/04/2014 - Climbing
Nicola Vonarburg climbs hard at Grotta di Mezzegra
At Grotta di Mezzegra in Italy, 41-year-old Swiss climber Nicola Vonarburg has repeated Vamos 8c and Vamos Concita Martinez 8b+.