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Marianne van der Steen D13+ drytooling flash at Bus del Quai, Italy
28/01/2016 - Alpinism
Marianne van der Steen D13+ drytooling flash at Bus del Quai, Italy
On 26 January 2016 at Bus del Quai di Iseo (Italy) Dutch climber Marianne van der Steen managed to flash Kamasutra, a drytooling climb graded D13+.
Ice Climbing Ecrins 2016 festival report
27/01/2016 - Events
Ice Climbing Ecrins 2016 festival report
The report about the 26th edition of Ice Climbing Ecrins, the festival that took place from 14 - 17 January at l’Argentière-La Bessée, France.
Ice Climbing World Cup: Russians take gold in Saas Fee
26/01/2016 - Competitions
Ice Climbing World Cup: Russians take gold in Saas Fee
The third stage of the Ice Climbing World Cup 2016 took place in Saas Fee, Switzerland from 22 - 23 January 2016. Russians Maxim Tomilov and Maria Tolokonina won the Lead discipline, while Speed was won by teammates Nikolei Kuzovlev and Ekaterina Koshcheeva.
Silvio Reffo, the 9a climbing physiotherapist
20/01/2016 - Interviews
Silvio Reffo, the 9a climbing physiotherapist
Interview with Italian rock climber Silvio Reffo who at Misja Pec in Slovenia sent his 10th 9a sports climb.
Ski Mountaineering World Cup, Kilian Jornet Burgada, Emelie Forsberg and Laura Orguè win the Font Blanca in Andorra
19/01/2016 - Competitions
Ski Mountaineering World Cup, Kilian Jornet Burgada, Emelie Forsberg and Laura Orguè win the Font Blanca in Andorra
The first stage of the ISMF Ski Mountaineering World Cup 2016 took place at Font Blanca in Andorra last weekend. While Saturday’s Individual race was won by Kilian Jornet Burgada and Emelie Forsberg, Sunday’s Vertical race was won by Burgada and Laura Orguè Vila.
Font Blanca opens the ISMF Ski Mountaineering World Cup 2016
16/01/2016 - Competitions
Font Blanca opens the ISMF Ski Mountaineering World Cup 2016
The ISMF Ski Mountaineering World Cup 2016 begins in Andorra this weekend with two events, one individual race and one vertical race.
Angelika Rainer climbs The Mustang at Vail in Colorado
09/01/2016 - Alpinism
Angelika Rainer climbs The Mustang at Vail in Colorado
After having flashed 'Reverse Stratofortress' M12+, Angelika Rainer has repeated The Mustang at the Fang Amphitheater, Vail, USA. With her first grade M14- mixed climb the Italian climber proves she’s on formidable form for her outdoor projects and the next stages of the Ice Climbing World Cup.
Angelika Rainer climbs The Mustang at Vail in Colorado
09/01/2016 - Alpinism
Angelika Rainer climbs The Mustang at Vail in Colorado
After having flashed 'Reverse Stratofortress' M12+, Angelika Rainer has repeated The Mustang at the Fang Amphitheater, Vail, USA. With her first grade M14- mixed climb the Italian climber proves she’s on formidable form for her outdoor projects and the next stages of the Ice Climbing World Cup.
The Eiger jump by JT Holmes
01/01/2016 - Alpinism
The Eiger jump by JT Holmes
Footage of the ski base jump off the Eiger carried out in April 2015 by American athlete JT Holmes.
Ice Climbing World Cup: countdown to Corvara
31/12/2015 - Competitions
Ice Climbing World Cup: countdown to Corvara
Less than a month to go to the fourth and final stage of the Ice Climbing World Cup 2016 in Corvara, Italy.
Countdown to the ISMF World Ski Mountaineering Cup
30/12/2015 - Competitions
Countdown to the ISMF World Ski Mountaineering Cup
The World Ski Mountaineering Cup 2016 is comprised of five stages: Andorra 15-16 January, Albosaggia (Italy) 30-31 January, Les Marécottes (Switzerland) 5-7 February, Alpago (Italy) 19-20 February and Prato Nevoso (Italy) 18-20 March.
Tris Rotondo, ski mountaineering master competition in Val Bedretto, Canton Ticino
22/12/2015 - Competitions
Tris Rotondo, ski mountaineering master competition in Val Bedretto, Canton Ticino
On Sunday 28 February 2016 the Tris Rotondo will take place in Canton Ticino, Switzerland. This top ski mountaineering competition is one of the most prestigious events in the ski touring circuit. The organizers have worked hard to ensure three different race courses and introduce some important novelties, such as...
Ice Climbing World Cup 2016: Maxim Tomilov and Maria Tolokonina win in Bozeman
15/12/2015 - Competitions
Ice Climbing World Cup 2016: Maxim Tomilov and Maria Tolokonina win in Bozeman
The first stage of the Ice Climbing World Cup 2016 was won last weekend in Bozeman, USA, by the Russians Maxim Tomilov and Maria Tolokonina who took gold in both the Lead and Speed disciplines.
Annalisa De Marco and the disarming lightness of bouldering
15/12/2015 - Interviews
Annalisa De Marco and the disarming lightness of bouldering
Interview with talented Italian climber Annalisa De Marco who, on only her third attempt, sent Disney Production, an 8A+ boulder problem at Brione, Canton Ticino, Switzerland.
Fly Armin Holzer
14/12/2015 - Alpinism
Fly Armin Holzer
The short film dedicated to Armin Holzer, the champion slackline and highline athlete who died in paragliding accident on Monte Piana (2324m, Sesto Dolomites) on 4 December 2015.
Armin Holzer, the last flight of the air's spirit
05/12/2015 - Alpinism
Armin Holzer, the last flight of the air's spirit
Yesterday, December 4, 2015, Armin Holzer died in paragliding accident on Monte Piana (2324m, Sesto Dolomites). The South Tyrolean was a champion slackline and highline athlete.