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Video tutorial that explores some common belaying mistakes.

After the success of the first night on 25 November, today and tomorrow the screenings continue to remember Canadian ski and BASE jumping champion Shane McConkey.

Three freeride camps mark the start of "Progetto Icaro", the association that aims to raise awareness among young freeriders about the importance of mountain safety.

McConkey, the documentary about Canadian ski and BASE jumping champion Shane McConkey, will be screened at the Italian The Space Cinema on 25, 26 and 27 November 2013. The film is also available for download worldwide.

The recent climbs of Vanessa François, Hazel Findlay, Pamela Pack, Emma Twyford, Katy Whittaker, Shauna Coxsey, Alizée Dufraisse, Eva López, Ashima Shiraishi and Angelina Scarth-Johnson.

32-year-old Swedish extreme skier Magnus Kastengren has lost his life in a fall from Mount Cook in New Zealand.

The video Happy Winter produced by Bjarne Salén about Andreas Fransson and his extreme skiing.

Italian alpinist Danilo Callegari is currently attempting to ascend Shisha Pangma (8027m), Tibet.

The report by Marco Spataro about the IV Tor des Geants 2013, the race along the paths at the foot of Mont Blanc and the great Valle d'Aosta peaks (330km and 24.000 elevation gain), won by Iker Karrera and Francesca Canepa.

Over 240 young climbers from 22 countries are expected at Arco, Italy, this weekend for the 13th Rock Junior event, the great international climbing festival for youngsters aged 5 to 13. This competition, the fun and games of the Under- 14 Cup, Kid's Rock and Family Rock will mark the...

The Rock Master Festival has dedicated a trophy in memory of the young Italian, loved by all climbers worldwide.

Patrick Gabarrou was born in 1951 close to Paris in France and the routes first climbed by this alpinist, philosopher and mountain guide are integral parts of the history of Mont Blanc. The following interview was carried out by don Daniele D'Elia and Ronald Gumiel during the recent series of...

Vanessa François talks about her dream and her project in the wake of her climbing accident which left her disabled: to climb the Zodiac on El Capitan in Yosemite.

During the Bouldering European Youth Cup at Argentiere in France the Italian squad won 6 medals: two gold, two silver and two bronze. This second leg was an important moment to remember Tito Traversa.

Using his own experience as a basis, Elio Bonfanti explores some thoughts about alpinism and climbing and their risks.

Tito Traversa died yesterday at the age of 12 as a result of a terrible climbing accident at Orpierre in France. He was one of climbing's youngest prodigies. The entire climbing world is shocked and deeply saddened by his death.