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04/08/2004 - Alpinism
Aiguille du Midi cable car 1st section closed An accident, caused by human error and thankfully with no fateful consequences, has forced the operators to close the Mont Blanc first section until September.
28/10/2003 - Alpinism
The Crystal Snake of Nuptse In spring 2003 Damian Benegas and Willie Benegas made the first ascent of The Crystal Snake 5.9 M4 WI5 up the North Face of Nuptse, 7855m, close to Everest.
28/05/2003 - Alpinism
Everest 50th anniversary Mount Everest was first climbed 50 years ago today by Sir Edmund Hillary and Sherpa Tenzing Norgay. Clebrations are mared by a helicopter crash at Base Camp in Nepal, killing 2 and wounding at least 7.
20/05/2003 - Interviews
Free Itaca nel Sole, Valle dell'Orco Cristian Brenna and Marzio Nardi free the historic Itaca in Valle dell'Orco. The photos and story by Andrea Gallo.
09/09/2002 - Events
Memorial Fund for Galen and Barbara Rowell Memorial Fund has been established for Galen Rowell and Barbara Cushman Rowell through the Tides Foundation.
28/11/2001 - Events
"Salathe" wins at "Vila de Torelló" The 19th International Festival of Mountain Films "Vila de Torelló" came to a close last Saturday with the Grand Prize being awarded to 'Salathe'.
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