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Rock Junior 2008 and happy climbing
09/06/2008 - Climbing
Rock Junior 2008 and happy climbing
The seventh edition of the Arco Rock Junior (European Youth Climbing Days) lived up to its reputation as being the greatest Youth Climbing Festival in Europe.
Rock Junior 2008: registration boom
31/05/2008 - Events
Rock Junior 2008: registration boom
400 climbers have already pre-registered for the seventh Rock Junior European Youth Climbing Days due to take place from 7 - 8 June 2008 at the Climbing Stadium in Arco, Italy.
Steve McClure adds 9a+ to Kilnsey, UK
28/05/2008 - Climbing
Steve McClure adds 9a+ to Kilnsey, UK
On 20/05/2008 Steve McClure freed North Star, the extension to Northern Exposure 9a+ at Kilnsey Crag, creating one of his hardest routes to date.
Barbara Zangerl climbs Pura Vida at Magic Wood
26/05/2008 - Climbing
Barbara Zangerl climbs Pura Vida at Magic Wood
At the start of May Barbara Zangerl sent Pura Vida, the boulder problem located in Switzerland's Magic Wood graded Fb8a+/8b.
Barbara Zangerl climbs Pura Vida at Magic Wood
26/05/2008 - Climbing
Barbara Zangerl climbs Pura Vida at Magic Wood
At the start of May Barbara Zangerl sent Pura Vida, the boulder problem located in Switzerland's Magic Wood graded Fb8a+/8b.
Bruno Detassis
09/05/2008 - Alpinism
Bruno Detassis
On 8 May 2008 Bruno Detassis died at his home in Madonna di Campiglio. Aged 97, he was one of the all time greats of mountaineering.
Melloblocco 2008 record number of registered climbers
07/05/2008 - Events
Melloblocco 2008 record number of registered climbers
The fifth Melloblocco, the world's largest bouldering meeting, takes place in Val Masino from 08 - 11 May 2008. A record breaking 1699 climbers have already signed up for the event.
Tengkangpoche North Face first ascent by Steck and Anthamatten
01/05/2008 - Alpinism
Tengkangpoche North Face first ascent by Steck and Anthamatten
Ueli Steck and Simon Anthamatten have made the first ascent of the N Face of Tengkangpoche (Teng Kang Poche) via their route Schachmatt (2000m, VI/85° ice, M7+/6 A0).
Melloblocco, the world's biggest boldering meeting
29/04/2008 - Events
Melloblocco, the world's biggest boldering meeting
With just 12 days to go before Melloblocco 2008, here's a preview of what's in store for the world's biggest bouldering meeting in Val di Mello, Val Masino, Italy from 08 - 11 May 2008.
Erto Sogni di Gloria climbed by Andrea Polo
26/04/2008 - Climbing
Erto Sogni di Gloria climbed by Andrea Polo
On 22/04/08 Andrea Polo made a rare repeat of "Sogni di Gloria" 8b+/c at Erto, Italy.
56th Trento Filmfestival, the mountain Film Festival and its WebTv
21/04/2008 - Events
56th Trento Filmfestival, the mountain Film Festival and its WebTv
From 22 April to 04 May 2008 the 56th International Film Festival di Trento of Mountains, Exploration and Adventure will take place in Northern Italy. The programme is richer than ever before, with films, events and conferences which will be followed step by step on the new WebTv
Adam Ondra interview
17/04/2008 - Interviews
Adam Ondra interview
An in-depth interview with Adam Ondra, a mere 15 years old and already one of the most accomplished and talented sports climbers in the world.
Canada Icefall Brook Canyon ascents by Ines Papert & co.
09/04/2008 - Alpinism
Canada Icefall Brook Canyon ascents by Ines Papert & co.
Ice climbing expedition in Canada: 10 first ascents in 10 days by Ines Papert and Co in the Icefall Brook Canyon, including "Into the Wild", at M12, WI 5+ one of the most technical mixed multi-pitches in the world.
Rock Junior 2008 - register online now
08/04/2008 - Events
Rock Junior 2008 - register online now
Registration is now open for the Rock Junior, which will be held Saturday 07 and Sunday 08 June 2008 in Arco, Lake Garda, Italy.
Ice climbing in Japan
01/04/2008 - Alpinism
Ice climbing in Japan
Albert Leichtfried, Markus Bendler and photographer Hermann Erber have just returned from an ice climbing trip to Hokkaido, Japan, during which they made the first ascent of Lector WI7 at Chiyoshibetu, before climbing in Raiden, Sounkyo and Abashiri.
Where the land ends, a climbing film by Marzio Nardi
01/04/2008 - Climbing
Where the land ends, a climbing film by Marzio Nardi
The story of a team of climbers who set out to discover the sun, rocks and the sea in Puglia, Southern Italy. A climbing film by Marzio Nardi.