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Petzl Rock Trip - Valley Gétû, China
11/11/2011 - Climbing
Petzl Rock Trip - Valley Gétû, China
From 26 to 30 October 2011 the 10th Petzl Rock Trip took place in Getu Valley, China. Many of the world's best climbers took part in the event dedicated to climbing and partying. Gabriele Moroni from Italy managed to free a new 9a while Dani Andrada from Spain freed his...
Climb Training now on the iPhone
12/09/2011 - Climbing
Climb Training now on the iPhone
An iPhone application with videos and exercises of all the main training methods to improve power, technique and stamina, created by Alessandro Jolly Lamberti and Piero Amato.
French paraglider Xavier Murillo reported missing in Peru
06/07/2011 - Alpinism
French paraglider Xavier Murillo reported missing in Peru
Xavier Murillo, 55, from France, member of Paragliding World Cup Association and respected pilot has been reported missing since Friday 1 July. Xavier has not reported or been seen after he took off with a white paraglider in the area of Caraz in Peru. The comunity of pilots and moutaineers...
Bouldering World Cup 2011: Barcelona
24/06/2011 - Competitions
Bouldering World Cup 2011: Barcelona
The intense Bouldering World Cup 2011 continues in Barcelona on Saturday.
Dave Macleod frees The Long Hope Route on Hoy
22/06/2011 - Climbing
Dave Macleod frees The Long Hope Route on Hoy
Scottish climber Dave Macleod has freed the The Long Hope Route at St John's Head, Hoy, Orkneys, Scotland
Gorges du Tarn, rock climbing in France
06/06/2011 - Climbing
Gorges du Tarn, rock climbing in France
Luca Loreggian introduces the beautiful Gorges du Tarn close to Millau in France. 400 routes from 5a to 8c.
Simone Moro and helicopter rescues in Nepal
01/06/2011 - Alpinism
Simone Moro and helicopter rescues in Nepal
Interview with Simone Moro about the latest helicopter rescues in Nepal's mountains.
Bouldering World Cup, the results from Log-Dragomer
13/05/2011 - Competitions
Bouldering World Cup, the results from Log-Dragomer
On 08/05/2011 the second stage of the Bouldering World Cup took place in Log-Dragomer, Slovenia and was won by Guillaume Glairon Mondet from France and Anna Stöhr from Austria.
Mezzalama Trophy 2011: the great Monte Rosa ski mountaineering competition postpoined to Sunday
29/04/2011 - Competitions
Mezzalama Trophy 2011: the great Monte Rosa ski mountaineering competition postpoined to Sunday
The start of the XVIII "Mezzalama" has been postponed to 05:30 on Sunday 1 May
Passion Together, in memory of Chloé Graftiaux
29/03/2011 - Book-press
Passion Together, in memory of Chloé Graftiaux
A book and non-profit association have been created to honour Chloé Graftiaux, the Belgian climber who lost her life last August in a fall from Aiguille Noire de Peuterey (Mont Blanc). Published below is an open letter by Chloé's parents
American Alpine Club climbing grants, 2011 deadlines approaching
22/03/2011 - Alpinism
American Alpine Club climbing grants, 2011 deadlines approaching
Every year the American Alpine Club awards more $50,000 every year in the form of climbing, conservation, and research grants to budding adventurers and many 2011 deadlines are fast approaching. Climbers must not necessarily be of USA origin to be receive the grants, but they must be members of the...
Extreme skiing, when falling is simply not an option
Extreme skiing, when falling is simply not an option
Italian extreme skier Davide Capozzi talks about this sport, with particular reference to the Mont Blanc mountain range, from the classic descents to those who have left their mark in the white gold.
Colin Haley, mountain climbing from Alaska to Patagonia
21/02/2011 - Alpinism
Colin Haley, mountain climbing from Alaska to Patagonia
An in-depth interview with 26-year-old American alpinist Colin Haley, to discover his approach to alpinism, from Alaska to Patagonia.
Explorersweb to charge for online content
08/12/2010 - Book-press
Explorersweb to charge for online content
www.explorersweb.com have announced that part of its content will be available to paid readership only.
Simone Moro, mountaineering, life, fears and doubts before GII this winter
25/11/2010 - Interviews
Simone Moro, mountaineering, life, fears and doubts before GII this winter
Interview with Italian mountaineer Simone Moro, two months prior to his next expedition to attempt the first winter ascent of Gasherbrum II (Karakorum, Pakistan) together with Denis Urubko.
Goodbye Chloé Graftiaux
23/08/2010 - Climbing
Goodbye Chloé Graftiaux
On Saturday 21/08/2010 Chloé Graftiaux, the Belgian sport climbing champion and one of the strongest athletes in the world ranking, died after falling from the Aiguille Noire de Peuterey (Mont Blanc).