2160 News found
13/09/2011 - Alpinism
Bellavista in the Dolomites for Luka Krajnc Slovenian climber Luka Krajnc has carried out the fourth complete free ascent of Bellavista on Cima Ovest di Lavaredo, Dolomites, first ascended by Alexander Huber solo during winter 1999 with difficulties up to A4 and then freed by German at 8c in July 2001. Urban Golob provides the report.
07/09/2011 - Competitions
Red Bull X-Alps 2011: Andreas Frötscher, the great competition and a story about friendship Andreas Frötscher talks about the excitement of his Red Bull X-Alps 2011, the competition which took place last July and crossed the Alps from Salzburg all the way to Monaco. 864km by paraglider and on foot.
07/09/2011 - Alpinism
Junai Kangri, first ascent in the Karakorum by Spanish expedition On 22 August a Spanish expedition led by Jonas Cruces carried out the first ascent of Junai Kangri (6017m) in India's Karakorum, via their route "Sin permiso (IV, AD +, 750m).
02/09/2011 - Alpinism
Via del 149°, new route on Monte Disgrazia, Central Alps On Sunday 21 August two teams comprised of Michele Comi, Luca Maspes, Stefano Mogavero and Popi Miotti made the first ascent of "Via del 149°" up the hitherto unclimbed SE spur of the eastern pre-summit of Monte Disgrazia 3483m (Valtellina, Central Alps) as a foretaste to next year's celebrations for...
01/09/2011 - Alpinism
Nevado Santa Cruz, new routes in the Peruvian Andes In June 2011 the Italian alpinists Fabrizio Manoni, Enrico Rosso and Paolo Stoppini established two new routes on Nevado Santa Cruz in the Andes, Peru.
01/09/2011 - Alpinism
Mario Prinoth: Silbergeier and the Battisti - Weiss On 2 August 2011 Italian climber Mario Prinoth carried out a rare repeat of Silbergeier (8b/8b+, 240m) in the Rätikon, Switzerland, while on 25 May he had managed to on-sight the via Battisti - Weiss (400m, max 8a+) on Spiz delle Roe de Ciampiè (Larsec, Catinaccio, Dolomites).
26/08/2011 - Climbing
In memory of Giovanni Quirici Swiss alpinist Giovanni Quirici fell to his death on 12 August while ascending the North Face of the Eiger.... a friend remembers him.
10/08/2011 - Alpinism
Ulina smer, major new route on Triglav Tomaz Jakofcic and Tina Di Batista have established Ulina smer (IX, 1000m), a major new route up the North Face of Triglav, Slovenia.
06/08/2011 - Alpinism
Hervé Barmasse, Iker and Eneko Pou and the new Brouillard route up Mont Blanc Interview with Hervé Barmasse, Iker and Eneko Pou after La Classica Moderna' the new route the trio esablished up the Left Pillar of Brouillard on Mont Blanc.
03/08/2011 - Alpinism
Dent du Géant - Mont Blanc The Dent du Geant (4013m), a great classic in the Mont Blanc range, introduced by Gianni Lanza.
27/07/2011 - Environment
On the trails of the glaciers, second expedition to the Caucasus After the Karakorum, the second expedtiion entitled "On the trails of the glaciers" is now about to set off for a month in the Caucasus, coordinated by Italian photographer Fabiano Ventura and the association Macromicro.
26/07/2011 - Competitions
Red Bull X-Alps 2011: day 9 The Red Bull X-Alps is truly a team event. This short film details the role of the supporter, plus great footage of Maurer in France
22/07/2011 - Events
Arco Rock Legends and the sport climbing legends During the VI Arco Rock Legends the Salewa Rock Award was given to Adam Ondra. The La Sportiva Competition Award went to Ramon Julien Puigblanque.
18/07/2011 - Competitions
Red Bull X-Alps 2011: Race On! Today 30 adventure athletes set out from Salzburg on the race of their lives: the Red Bull X-Alps.
14/07/2011 - Competitions
IFSC World Championship in Arco a 10 day climbing celebration The IFSC World Championship kicks off in Arco and expectations for this great sport event are simply enormous.
06/07/2011 - Alpinism
Valery Rozov, BASE jump off Grand Pilier d‘Angle, Mont Blanc This morning at 06:45 Russian alpinist and base jumper Valery Rozov carried out the first BASE jump off the Italian side of Mont Blanc
Expo / News
Expo / Products
A trail running backpack ideal for running in any weather condition. Thanks to the HDry membrane, this backpack is fully waterproof.
Mammut Barryvox 2 is a compact avalanche transceiver for fast, supported search.
Lightweight Women's Hoody with stretch insulation, quick-dry for intense training.
Organic Merino Wool Skiing Socks, reinforced on the toe, heel and shin.
Reliable climbing shoes for long climbs.
FURIA AIR continues to set the benchmark for climbing footwear, delivering exceptional sensitivity and an ultra-lightweight feel.