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Uncertainty regarding Manaslu avalanche death toll
24/09/2012 - Alpinism
Uncertainty regarding Manaslu avalanche death toll
Rescue operations are still ongoing on Manaslu following the avalanche which struck Camps 3 and 2 on Saturday night. The bodies of six alpinists are said to have been recovered, while five alpinists have been evacuated off the mountain. The final death toll is still unclear, with conflicting reports mentioning...
Devastating avalanche on Manaslu causes numerous deaths
23/09/2012 - Alpinism
Devastating avalanche on Manaslu causes numerous deaths
On Saturday night a devastating avalanche swept through the high Camps on Manaslu. Numerous alpinists have died, including Alberto Magliano from Italy. The tragic outcome is still uncertain, at present there are at least 11 confirmed dead but many more alpinists are still missing.
Ogre North Face, the attempt by Barmasse and Bernasconi
18/09/2012 - Alpinism
Ogre North Face, the attempt by Barmasse and Bernasconi
Hervé Barmasse talks about his failed attempt-project carried out last July together with Daniele Bernasconi up the virgin North Face of Ogre.
Out of Reality, Kopold and Sabovcik new route attempt on Great Trango Towe
14/09/2012 - Alpinism
Out of Reality, Kopold and Sabovcik new route attempt on Great Trango Towe
This August the Slovak climbers Dodo Kopold and Michal Sabovcik forged a new line up the NW Face of Great Trango Tower (6286m), Karakorum. Their "Out of Reality" ends on the shoulder circa 400m below the summit.
Bulgarians climb new 5000m peaks in Pakistan’s Khane Valley
03/09/2012 - Alpinism
Bulgarians climb new 5000m peaks in Pakistan’s Khane Valley
In August 2012 a Bulgarian expedition comprised of Doychin Boyanov, Tervel Kerelov, Michail Michailov and Nikolay Petkov made the first ascents of Levski Peak (5733m) and Grey Tower (5435m) in the Khane Valley, Pakistan.
New free climbs on Baffin Island
27/08/2012 - Alpinism
New free climbs on Baffin Island
In June and July 2012 a strong team of international climbers comprised of Hansjörg Auer, Riky Felderer, Ben Lepesant, Matteo Mocellin, William Peterson, Eneko Pou and Iker Pou forged 4 new free climbs on Baffin Island’s East Coast, including The Door 8b.
Baffin Island, Mount Asgard success for Papert, Walsh and Lavigne
16/08/2012 - Climbing
Baffin Island, Mount Asgard success for Papert, Walsh and Lavigne
Ines Papert, Jon Walsh and Joshua Lavigne have established Sensory Overload (1200m, 5.11+, A1) up Mount Asgard, Baffin Island.
Benedikt Bohm, Sebastian Haag and Greg Hill to attempt Cho Oyu Speed record
14/08/2012 - Alpinism
Benedikt Bohm, Sebastian Haag and Greg Hill to attempt Cho Oyu Speed record
As of 19/08 the German alpinists Benedikt Bohm and Sebastian Haag and Greg Hill from America will be beneath Cho Oyu (8201m, Himalaya, Nepal-Tibet) to attempt a speed climb and descend the sixth highest mountain in the world in less than 24 hours.
K7, new route up the East Face by Kennedy, Dempster and Novak
27/07/2012 - Alpinism
K7, new route up the East Face by Kennedy, Dempster and Novak
Kyle Dempster, Hayden Kennedy and Urban Novak have made the first ascent of a new route up the virgin East Face of K7 (Karakorum, Pakistan).
Mazeno Ridge: Sandy Allan and Rick Allen safe at Base Camp. Summit of Nanga Parbat confirmed!
19/07/2012 - Alpinism
Mazeno Ridge: Sandy Allan and Rick Allen safe at base camp. Summit of Nanga Parbat confirmed!
Today 19 July at circa 12:00 local time British alpinists Sandy Allan and Rick Allen returned to base camp safe and sound after having reached the summit of Nanga Parbat on 15 July and after having completed the historic first traverse of the long Mazeno Ridge.
Mazeno Ridge, updates directly from Pakistan
16/07/2012 - Alpinism
Mazeno Ridge, updates directly from Pakistan
South African alpinist Cathy O'Dowd and Sherpa Nuru, Rangduk and Zarok are said to be safely at base camp of Nanga Parbat (Diamir Face) while the British mountaineers Sandy Allan and Rick Allen are said to be at 7100m. The information comes directly from Muhammad Ali of Adventure Pakistan, the...
Mazeno Ridge: Nanga Parbat summit not yet reached
12/07/2012 - Alpinism
Mazeno Ridge: Nanga Parbat summit not yet reached
Contrary to Cathy O'Dowd's Twitter message last night, the South African alpinist has now published new messaged in which she makes clear that the summit has not yet been reached,. Her climbing partners Sandy Allan, Rick Allen and the Sherpa Rangduk and Zarok are currently on a summit push.
Mazeno Ridge: ascent completed to the summit of Nanga Parbat!
11/07/2012 - Alpinism
Mazeno Ridge: ascent completed to the summit of Nanga Parbat!
The expedition comprised of Cathy O’Dowd, Sandy Allan and Rick Allen has just reached the summit of Nanga Parbat after having climbed the entire Mazeno Ridge.
Nanga Parbat Mazeno Ridge, Allan, Allen and O’Dowd on the ridge
09/07/2012 - Alpinism
Nanga Parbat Mazeno Ridge, Allan, Allen and O’Dowd on the ridge
The expedition of Sandy Allan, Rick Allen and Cathy O’Dowd to attempt the unclimbed Mazeno Ridge on Nanga Parbat, Pakistan.
Superbalance, new Polish big wall on Polar Sun Spire, Baffin Island
27/06/2012 - Alpinism
Superbalance, new Polish big wall on Polar Sun Spire, Baffin Island
From 14/04/2012 to 07/05/2012 the Polish climbers Marek Raganowicz and Marcin Tomaszewski established Superbalance (VII, A4, M7+) , a new big wall climb up the Polar Sun Spire, Baffin Island.
Valery Rozov and the B.A.S.E. jump off Shivling in Himalaya
08/06/2012 - Alpinism
Valery Rozov and the B.A.S.E. jump off Shivling in Himalaya
On 25 May 2012 Valery Rozov from Russia made the highest BASE Jump in the world by leaping from 6420m just below the summit of Shivling in the Himalaya.