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22/04/2013 - Events

Melloblocco 2013, more than just bouldering with the Lombardy Mountain Guides

During Melloblocco 2013 the Lombardy Mountain Guides offers four free "MelloClinics" dedicated to single and multi-pitch rock climbing in Val di Mello to raise awareness about what the valley has to offer apart from its endless bouldering opportunities. In addition the guides will organise walks into the most fascinating, hidden...

17/04/2013 - Gear

Safety Information: Petzl ZIGZAG mechanical prusik

The French company Petzl has issued the following press release concerning the mechanical prusik ZIGZAG for arborists.

12/04/2013 - Snow Ski-skimountaineering

Piz Lavarella West Face, first ski descent in the Dolomites by Francesco Tremolada and Andrea Oberbacher

On 10/04/2013 Francesco Tremolada and Andrea Oberbacher made the first ski descent of the Piz Lavarella West Face (Conturines - Lavarella), Alta Badia, Dolomites. The report by Francesco Tremolada.

09/04/2013 - Alpinism

Jottnar, new ice and mixed climb on Aiguille Du Midi

On 16/03/2013 the British alpinists Mark Thomas and Dave Almond made the first ascent of a new mixed and ice climb, Jottnar (250m, VIII,8), up the North Face of Aiguille Du Midi, Mont Blanc.

05/04/2013 - Snow Ski-skimountaineering

Sass Dlacia north couloir in the Dolomites

On 04/04/2013 Francesco Tremolada and Norbert Frenademetz skied the North Couloir of Sass Dlacia in the Dolomites.

03/04/2013 - Alpinism

Jirishanca and the attempt by Michi Wohlleben in Peru

Interview and video about the 2012 attempt carried out by Michi Wohlleben, Arne Bergau and Hannes Jähn to ascend Jirishanca (6094m) in Peru.

03/04/2013 - Climbing

Hazel Findlay climbs her second E9

English rock climber Hazel Findlay has climbed her second E9, Chicama at Treaddur Bay, Holyhead, Wales.

02/04/2013 - Alpinism

L'Onda di Hokusai, the great new route up Molignon di Dentro in the Dolomites by Angelo and Tonelli

Andreas Tonelli reports about L'Onda di Hokusai (750m, WI5+, 60°, M3), the new route he forged together with Philipp Angelo up the NE Face of Molignon di Dentro, Rosengarten, Dolomites.

14/03/2013 - Alpinism

Mont Blanc timelapse

The Mont Blanc timelapse by Italian photographer and alpinist Davide Necchi.

13/03/2013 - Alpinism

Aiguille Verte, Les Droites and Les Courtes solo in a day by Jon Griffith

On 3 March 2013 British alpinist Jon Griffith soloed the three North Faces in the Argentière basin in the Mont Blanc massif: Aiguille Verte, Les Droites and Les Courtes.

26/02/2013 - Events

King of Dolomites 2013, a great success

The first King of Dolomites freeride and snowboard photo contest which took place last weekend at San Martino di Castrozza (Dolomites) was won by Brian Goldstone, Jose Carròn and Paolo Marazzi in the Pro category. Maurizio Fasano and Vittorio Trinca Colonel won the Wannabes category.

24/02/2013 - Alpinism

Mojon Rojo, Colin Haley and Sarah Hart climb West Face in Patagonia

On 21/02/2013 Colin Haley and Sarah Hart made the first ascent of the West Face of Mojon Rojo via their El Zorro (700m, 5.10, A1).

20/02/2013 - Snow Ski-skimountaineering

Frigor Couloir, first descent on Petite Aiguille Verte by Vivian Bruchez and Jonathan Charlet

On 17/02/2013 the Frenchmen Vivian Bruchez and Jonathan Charlet made the first descent of the Frigor Couloir on Petite Aiguille Verte in the Mont Blanc massif.

19/02/2013 - Events

King of Dolomites at San Martino di Castrozza

From 23- 24 February 2013 San Martino di Castrozza hosts King of Dolomites, the two-day photo contest to shoot the most beautiful freeride photo of the Dolomites.

19/02/2013 - Climbing

Plaisir climbing on the cliffs of Masua in Sardinia

Le Grand Mammut (6a+, 140m) by Bruno Fonnesu and Acciughe & Bottarga (6a, 160m) by Davide Lagomarsino and Maurizio Oviglia: two new multi-pitch rock climbs on the Masua sea cliffs in Sardinia.