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Hielo Continental: the Ragni di Lecco expedition completes traverse
06/02/2009 - Alpinism
Hielo Continental: the Ragni di Lecco expedition completes traverse
Hervé Barmasse, Giovanni Ongaro and Daniele Bernasconi have completed the traverse of the Hielo Continetal Sud and safely reached the Falcon Ford. Their idea of climbing the North Pillar of Cerro Riso Patron faltered as the mountain proved inaccessible, so much so that reaching the Fjord proved an undertaking in...
Boom of ascents on the West Face of Cerro Torre, Ermanno Salvaterra's point of view
18/12/2008 - Alpinism
Boom of ascents on the West Face of Cerro Torre, Ermanno Salvaterra's point of view
Ermanno Salvaterra discusses the state of Patagonian mountaineering, starting with the large number of ascents on the West Face of Cerro Torre to talk about other class routes on the Torre and her sisters.
Cerro Torre Ragni route for Bernasconi and Salini
07/12/2008 - Alpinism
Cerro Torre Ragni route for Bernasconi and Salini
On 2 December the Italians Matteo Bernasconi and Fabio Salini carried out a fast ascent of the Via dei Ragni on the West Face of Cerro Torre, Patagonia. This route was also climbed the previous day by Rolando Garibotti and Co.
Melloblocco... bouldering galore!
12/05/2008 - Climbing
Melloblocco... bouldering galore!
The fifth edition of the legendary Melloblocco exceeded all expectations. Over 4000 people gathered in Val Masino for the world's most important, three-day bouldering meeting. A weekend with a thousand and one stories, all of which "mythical".
Saint Vincent Award for mountain professionals
25/02/2008 - Events
Saint Vincent Award for mountain professionals
The winners of the first Saint Vincent Award for mountain professionals. were announced in Valle d'Aosta last Thursday. The winners for 2008 are Valery Babanov, Christophe Profit, Hervé Barmasse, the Alpine Regiment Training Centre and Pemba Doma Sherpa. The Awards will be handed out on 7 March in Saint-Vincent, Valle...
Gasherbrum II, Unterkircher and Bernasconi climb virgin North Face
23/07/2007 - Alpinism
Gasherbrum II, Unterkircher and Bernasconi climb virgin North Face
On 20/07 the Italians Karl Unterkircher and Daniele Bernasconi reached the summit of Gasherbrum II (8035m) via the virgin North Face, climbing a beautiful route and resolving one of the most famous problems in the Himalaya.
Mezzogiorno di fuoco in Sardinia by Rolando Larcher
25/05/2007 - Climbing
Mezzogiorno di fuoco in Sardinia by Rolando Larcher
On 6 May Rolando Larcher carried out the first free ascent of Mezzogiorno di fuoco (270m, 8b max, 7c obligatory) on Punta Giradili, Sardinia. The route had been established by Larcher together with Maurizio Oviglia and Roberto Vigiani in 2006.
European Championship Lead Yekaterinburg: David Lama and Charlotte Durif win biggest prize
30/06/2006 - Competitions
European Championship Lead Yekaterinburg: David Lama and Charlotte Durif win biggest prize
First verdict from the European Championship in Yekaterinburg, Russia, with climbing's new school taking home the biggest prizes. The men's title goes to the young and super powerful Austrian David Lama, who continues to amaze all, while the women's title goes to the 16 year old Charlotte Durif.
Himalaya: multiple Makalu summits for Italian mountaineers
25/05/2006 - Alpinism
Himalaya: multiple Makalu summits for Italian mountaineers
Giovanetti, Benedetti, Vielmo, Panzeri and Bernasconi all summit Makalu.
Lama and Eiter win second stage of Lead World Cup in Dresden
24/05/2006 - Competitions
Lama and Eiter win second stage of Lead World Cup in Dresden
on 20/05/06 David Lama and Angela Eiter from Austria won the second stage of Lead World Cup in Dresden. The final was called off due to storms.
Himalaya: Mondinelli, Corona, Casarotto summit Lhotse
19/05/2006 - Alpinism
Himalaya: Mondinelli, Corona, Casarotto summit Lhotse
At 10.00 am on 19/05/2006 Silvio 'Gnaro' Mondinelli, Giampaolo Corona and Giampaolo Casarotto reached the summit of Lhotse.
Crespi and Eiter win in Puurs
01/05/2006 - Competitions
Crespi and Eiter win in Puurs
On 29/05 Flavio Crespi and Angela Eiter won the first stage of the World Cup Lead in Puurs (BEL). 16 year old David Lama placed 2nd at his debut performance.
Brunod and Reichegger win 12th Tour du Rutor
10/04/2006 - Competitions
Brunod and Reichegger win 12th Tour du Rutor
The 12th international Tour du Rutor took place at Arvier in Valle d'Aosta last weekend and was won by the Italian team Dennis Brunod and Manfred Reichegger. The women's event was won the Italian/Swiss team comprise of Gloriana Pellissier and Gabrielle Magnenat.
San Lorenzo new route
31/03/2006 - Alpinism
San Lorenzo new route
On 28 March Hervé Barmasse, Matteo Bernasconi, Lorenzo Lanfranchi and Giovanni Ongaro climbed a new mixed line up the grandiose and previously untouched North Face of San Lorenzo, Patagonia.
18 killed by avalanche at Kang Guru (Annapurna)
24/10/2005 - Alpinism
18 killed by avalanche at Kang Guru (Annapurna)
The news was announced on Nepalese television yesterday: 7 French mountaineers/trekkers and 11 Nepalese Sherpa have been killed by an avalanche at Kang Guru Base Camp. Kang Guru lies in the Manang region, close to Annapurna, Nepal and is 6981m high.
Annapurna avalanche
18/05/2005 - Alpinism
Annapurna avalanche
Christian Kuntner dies after being hit by an avalanche on Annapurna. Mario Panzeri, Mario Merelli, Daniele Bernasconi, Ed Viesturs from America and Veikka Gustafsson all reach the summit of Annapurna, while Romano Benet, Nives Meroi and Luca Vuerich have abandoned hopes of reaching the summit of Dhaulagiri.