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The Melloblocco 2014 video contest was won by Alexander Flatz for his "Live-View", while the photo contest was won by Andrea Aiello for his photo "Ti spio".

The 11th Melloblocco came to an end today; once again the international bouldering meeting proved to be the biggest event of its kind worldwide, with 2600 registered climbers and more than 4000 people in Val Masino and Val di Mello

Something could be perceived in the recent run up to Melloblocco. Something announced by small and large signs. And today Val Masino truly experienced one of the best days ever of these 11 Mellobocco years.

The photos taken by Pietro Bagnara of some of the protagnists of Melloblocco 2014.

Fragments, snapshots and updates from Melloblocco 2014.

Day 2 of Melloblocco started with a light drizzle and this gave way to the sun in the afternoon. In any case rain didn't stop play, climbing continued as more than 1400 reached Val di Mello. Full house is expected on Saturday and Sunday.

All major commercial expeditions operating on Nepal's South side of Everest have called off their expeditons following the deadly avalanche that killed 16 Sherpas on 18 April 2014.

On Sunday 9 March Swiss alpinist Dani Arnold solo climbed Crack Baby up the Breitwangflue in Switzerland in a mere 27 minutes and 13 seconds.

On 12 -13 February 2014 Hansjörg Auer traversed the ridge line that leads from Gamskogel to Wilde Leck high above the Ötztal in Austria. A long traverse, first carried out many moons ago by the talented Austrian alpinist Reinhard Schiestl.

On 13 March the American climber Sean Leary died during a BASE jump accident in Utah, USA

In mid-February at Madesimo, Italy, the media was invited to an event aimed at educating journalists about how to promote the right mountain safety message in order to shape a mountain culture that is instrumental in preventing and reducing avalanche victims.

Interview with Barbara Zangerl, the Austrian climber who repeated Prinzip Hoffnung at the Bürser Platte, Austria, yesterday.

From 22 January to 19 February 2014 Paolo Rabbia skied across the Pyrenees. A great solitary adventure and an unforgettable journey.

From the most remote mountains in Nepal and Pakistan to the frozen lands of Alaska, via the imposing Masherbrum massif and symbollic Annapurna. Five ascents, carried out by some of the world's most talented alpinists, are in the running for Piolets d'Or 2014, the most important mountaineering award that will...

The elusive sense of solo climbing. The thoughts of Ivo Ferrari about climbing without a rope, dedicated to Alex Honnold and all solo climbers.

Some thoughts by Maurizio 'Manolo' Zanolla about climbing and the need to be conscious of the choices you make.