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Nacho Sánchez frees his Crisis 8C/+ at Crevillente
27/12/2014 - Climbing
Nacho Sánchez frees his Crisis 8C/+ at Crevillente
Spanish climber Ignacio Sánchez González has made the first ascent of Crisis 8C/+ at Crevillente, Spain.
Sas de Dlacia, the alpinists' village
23/12/2014 - Alpinism
Sas de Dlacia, the alpinists' village
Located in the heart of Alta Val Badia, Camping Sas de Dlacia is a starting point for countless visions of the Dolomites that include trekking, ski mountaineering, snowshoeing, alpinism and rock climbing.
Crag certification and classification, bolter responsibilities and training: the French example and Philipp Brass interview
19/12/2014 - Climbing
Crag certification and classification, bolter responsibilities and training: the French example and Philipp Brass interview
Interview with Philippe Brass, mountain guide and expert new routes, about crag certification and classification, the responsibilities new bolters have the the training they receive. By Maurizio Oviglia
San Vito Lo Capo: the Stefan Rass climbing accident and the appeal for donations. By Elio Bonfanti
27/11/2014 - Climbing
San Vito Lo Capo: the Stefan Rass climbing accident and the appeal for donations. By Elio Bonfanti
On 16/11/2014 at San Vito Lo Capo, Italy, Stefan Rass from Austria had a terrible climbing accident and he is currently in induced coma at Salzburg. Published below is an appeal for donations for his young family as well as a short text by Elio Bonfanti who helped Rass immediately...
Cordillera Huayhuash, new routes in Peru for Carlo Cosi and Davide Cassol
28/10/2014 - Alpinism
Cordillera Huayhuash, new routes in Peru for Carlo Cosi and Davide Cassol
Report by Carlo Cosi on three first ascents in the Cordillera Huayhuash in Peru: Laurpaq and La zuppa di Pio on the untouched NW face of Jurauraju 5330m and La Siesta del Bodacious on the SW face of Jurau.
Petzl RocTrip 2014: bouldering at Prilep in Macedonia
20/10/2014 - Climbing
Petzl RocTrip 2014: bouldering at Prilep in Macedonia
The third video of the Petzl RocTrip 2014 and the bouldering stage at Prilep in Macedonia.
Profilveggen free climb in Norway by Erik Massih and Crister Jansson
06/10/2014 - Climbing
Profilveggen free climb in Norway by Erik Massih and Crister Jansson
Erik Massih reports about the first free ascent of Ronny Medelsvensson (Scandinavian grade 9 / French 8b) at Profilveggen, Jøssingfjord, Norway, carried out in July 2014 together with Crister Jansson.
Zanzara e Labbradoro, the Roberto Bassi film première at Arco
25/09/2014 - Events
Zanzara e Labbradoro, the Roberto Bassi film première at Arco
On Saturday 27 September 2014, at 20:30 the Casino in Arco (Tn) will host the film première Zanzara e Labbradoro - Storie, mani e silenzi di Roberto Bassi (Stories, hands and silence by Roberto Bassi), written and directed by Lia G. Beltrami and produced by Aurora Vision.
International Mountain Summit: a meeting and a discussion about alpinism, doping, culture and the environment
19/09/2014 - Alpinism
International Mountain Summit: a meeting and a discussion about alpinism, doping, culture and the environment
At the International Mountain Summit 2014, that will take place in Brixen, Italy, from 16 - 21 October there are two important days organised by the Master in Mountain Medicine and his director Dott. Luigi Festi. The first, on 17 October, is entitled 'A mountain of words, images, emotions, colors'...
Alexander Megos locates Geocache in the Frankenjura
11/09/2014 - Climbing
Alexander Megos locates Geocache in the Frankenjura
On 10/09/2014 Germany's Frankenjura Alexander Megos made the first ascent of Geocache, repeated Action Directe 9a and climbed Sundance Kid 9a.
Adam Ondra and Juliane Wurm Bouldering World Champions!
23/08/2014 - Competitions
Adam Ondra and Juliane Wurm Bouldering World Champions!
This evening in Munich, Germany, Adam Ondra and Juliane Wurm won the Bouldering World Championship 2014. Silver was won by Jernej Kruder and Alex Puccio, while bronze went to Jan Hojer and Akiyo Noguchi.
Monte Rosa: twenty years of research by Ferrino
15/08/2014 - Alpinism
Monte Rosa: twenty years of research by Ferrino
The Ferrino High-lab, located at an altitude of 3585m of the Valle d'Aosta side on Monte Rosa, celebrates 20 years. It is the highest laboratory in Italy. And it is up there that the company from Turin, the market leader for mountain outdoor products (and more), tests its tents and...
New ice climbs in Chile by Cecilia Buil and Anna Torretta in Chile
06/08/2014 - Alpinism
New ice climbs in Chile by Cecilia Buil and Anna Torretta in Chile
In mid-July Cecilia Buil from Spain and Anna Torretta from Italy made the first ascent of La Gioconda (160m, WI 6) a new ice climb on the glacier Cerro El Marmolejo (6109m, Chile) to which they then added the variation Le Bombardier (30m, WI 6-). The report by Anna Torretta.
DoloMitiche 2.0: Brenta Base Camp time
25/07/2014 - Alpinism
DoloMitiche 2.0: Brenta Base Camp time
The Brenta Base Camp kicks off from 29 July to 7 August in the Italian Brenta Dolomites, an event that aims to climb three new multi-pitch routes close to the Pedrotti alla Tosa mountain hut. A short interview with the alpinist and man behind the initiative, Alessandro Beber.
Ivan Peri Across the Alps: an 80 day dream
24/07/2014 - Trekking
Ivan Peri Across the Alps: an 80 day dream
Ivan Peri isn't a fictional character, nor did he start his walk for a bet. He simply wants to fulfill his dream of walking across the Alps in 80 days. By Teddy Soppelsa for Good For Alps, magazine AKU trekking & outdoor footwear.
ISO 20121 certification for Rock Master
23/07/2014 - Climbing
ISO 20121 certification for Rock Master
The Arco Rock Master is working to achieve the ISO 20121 certification regarding sustainable events management.