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19/09/2008 - Alpinism
Silvia Vidal big wall climbing on Huascaran North, Peru From 23 July to 9 August Silvia Vidal and Youri Cappis carried out the first ascent of "Entre boires" A3/6a+/80º on the East Face of Huascaran North (Cordillera Blanca, Peru).
29/08/2008 - Climbing
Lama and Verhoeven create Desperation of the Northface, Sagwand, Zillertal Alps David Lama from Austria and Jorg Verhoeven from Holland have carried out the first ascent of "Desperation of the Northface", an 820m line with difficulties up to 7b on the Sagwand (3227m) in the Zillertal Alps, Austria.
13/08/2008 - Alpinism
Le demon du Midì, new route on Punta Grassi, Mont Blanc E. Bonfanti, E. Bonino, L. Maspes, R. Roetti and P. Stroppiana have completed 'Diretta allo scudo Le demon du Midì', a new route up the ESE Face of Punta Grassi (3095m) at Rochefort, Val Ferret - Mont Blanc.
30/07/2008 - Climbing
Gino Pavoni repeats Dead man walking 8b/c Gino Pavoni has repeated Dead man walking 8b/c at Warmbad (Austria)
08/07/2008 - Environment
China closes Everest for 'cleanup' in spring 2009 The Tibetan Environmental Protection Bureau has announced the closure of the northern side of Mount Everest in an effort to clean up the rubbish abandoned on the mountain.
10/06/2008 - Climbing
Rhapsody E11 second ascent by Sonnie Trotter Canadian Sonnie Trotter has made the second ascent of Rhapsody, Dave MacLeod's E11 at Dumbarton Rock, Scotland.
09/06/2008 - Climbing
Rock Junior 2008 and happy climbing The seventh edition of the Arco Rock Junior (European Youth Climbing Days) lived up to its reputation as being the greatest Youth Climbing Festival in Europe.
29/04/2008 - Events
Melloblocco, the world's biggest boldering meeting With just 12 days to go before Melloblocco 2008, here's a preview of what's in store for the world's biggest bouldering meeting in Val di Mello, Val Masino, Italy from 08 - 11 May 2008.
09/04/2008 - Alpinism
Canada Icefall Brook Canyon ascents by Ines Papert & co. Ice climbing expedition in Canada: 10 first ascents in 10 days by Ines Papert and Co in the Icefall Brook Canyon, including "Into the Wild", at M12, WI 5+ one of the most technical mixed multi-pitches in the world.
12/03/2008 - Alpinism
Everest and Cho Oyu access closed until Spring 2008 Chinese authorities have closed access to Everest and nearby Cho Oyu, suspending climbing permits until 10 May.
04/02/2008 - Climbing
Presles climbing petition against access problems The VTNO is urging all climbers to sign an online petition to resolve access problems in Presles, France.
05/01/2008 - Climbing
Dreamtime repeats by Kilian Fischhuber and Jon Cardwell In December 2007 Kilian Fischhuber and Jon Cardwell repeated Dreamtime, Cresciano, Switzerland.
19/12/2007 - Climbing
Madagascar rock climbing paradise! In October and November 2007 Albert Leichtfried traveled to Madagscar and discovered the island climbing paradise. In addition he added a further five routes in his new sector Honeymoon.
17/12/2007 - Alpinism
Ben Nevis reveals The Secret X 10 Andy Turner, Steve Ashworth and Viv Scott have made an on-sight first ascent of "The Secret" X 10 on Ben Nevis.
29/11/2007 - Alpinism
Mount Vinson Italian military expedition An Italian military corps from Courmayeur sets off on an eco-sustainable expedition to Mount Vinson (Antarctic), by traversing 300km to the base of the mountain via a new itinerary.
18/09/2007 - Trekking
Dolomites: Sella vie ferrate and walks Four treks and vie ferrate to discover the Sella, Pordoi and Val Badia in the Italian Dolomites by local Mountain Guide Francesco Tremolada.
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