The news
10/01/2012 - Climbing
Gajum: Stefano Bianchi repeats Achtung Baby Plus 8b+ Stefano Bianchi has carried out a rare repeat of the route Achtung Baby Plus 8b+ at the crag Gajum, Italy.
09/01/2012 - Snow Ski-skimountaineering
Ski mountaineering in the Upper Tauern, East Tirol, Austria Figerhorn, Langschneid and Hochgasser, three ski mountaineering itineraries in the Upper Tauern, East Tirol, Austria, introduced by Vittorio Messini, Mountain Guide Kals am Großglockner.
09/01/2012 - Climbing
Bouldering at Monte Amiata with Michele Caminati At Monte Amiata in Tuscany, Italy, Michele Caminati has freed the boulder problems Gioco della Bottiglia 8A and Achille 8A+.
07/01/2012 - Climbing
Enzo Oddo redpoints Estado Critico 9a at Siurana The Frenchman Enzo Oddo has repeated Estado Critico 9a at Siurana, Spain.
06/01/2012 - Alpinism
Nanga Parbat winter expedition, the first video of Simone Moro and Denis Urubko Video of the first stage of the Nanga Parbat 2012 winter expedition of Simone Moro and Denis Urubko.
05/01/2012 - Alpinism
Hans Kammerlander climbs Mount Tyree and becomes first to climb Second Seven Summits On 3 January Italian mountaineer Hans Kammerlander reached the summit of Mount Tyree (Antarctic). In doing so he has become the first person to climb the 7 second highest peaks on all seven continents.
05/01/2012 - Climbing
Stefano Ghisolfi, 8B+ at Varazze The young Italian climber Stefano Ghisolfi has just sent his first 8B+ boulder problem, Gandalf il grigo at Varazze.
05/01/2012 - Alpinism
Shoshala, the film tribute to Giovanni Quirici The full-length film Shoshala is now online, dedicated to Giovanni Quirici who died on the Eiger on 12/08/2011.
04/01/2012 - Events
Planetmountain.com – the photo gallery online Planetmountain.com goes online today with its Gallery, the zone dedicated to mountain photography, climbing, alpinism, trekking, and skiing, with currently more than 10,000 photos.
04/01/2012 - Alpinism
Alpine Mentors with Steve House American alpinist Steve House has started the mentoring program "Alpine Mentors". Aspiring young climbers and alpinists can send applications to 01/04/2012
03/01/2012 - Climbing
Dave Graham establishes new 8B+ at Elkland Dave Graham has freed the boulder problem Memory is Parallax 8B+ at Elkland (USA).
03/01/2012 - Events
Jungfrau illuminated to celebrate mountain railway centenary The North Face of the Jungfrau (4158m) in Switzerland is currently being illuminated to celebrate the centenary of the Jungfrau Railway.
02/01/2012 - Climbing
Alex Puccio bouldering at Magic Wood Video of Alex Puccio climbing "Jacks Broken Heart" 8A+ at Magic Wood in Switzerland.
01/01/2012 - Climbing
Verhoeven and Saurwein bouldering at the Buttermilks, Bishop Video of Jorg Verhoeven and Katharina Saurwein bouldering at the Buttermilks, Bishop, USA, where they sent Ambrosia V11 and This Side of Paradise V10.
31/12/2011 - Climbing
Chris Webb Parsons climbing training in England Video of Chris Webb Parsons during his training on the gritstone at Burbage and in England's gyms.
30/12/2011 - Interviews
Nanga Parbat in winter, Moro and Urubko travel towards their dream Interview with Simone Moro and Denis Urubko, currently on their way to Nanga Parbat to attempt the first winter ascent of Nanga Parbat (8125m).
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