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Sean Villanueva and Nicolas Favresse free climbs in Valle dell'Orco
06/06/2013 - Climbing
Sean Villanueva and Nicolas Favresse free climbs in Valle dell'Orco
In Valle dell'Orco, Italy, Sean Villanueva has carried out the first free ascent of Legittima visione, while Nicolas Favresse has freed Schittingbull.
Los Compadres, new rock climb by Corrado Pibiri and Vincenzo Carcangiu at Gole di Gorroppu, Sardinia
06/06/2013 - Climbing
Los Compadres, new rock climb by Corrado Pibiri and Vincenzo Carcangiu at Gole di Gorroppu, Sardinia
Corrado Pibiri and Vincenzo Carcangiu have made the first ascent of Los Compadres (5c+, 335m) at the Gole di Gorroppu in Sardinia.
Avalanche at Höttinger Alm above Innsbruck
Avalanche at Höttinger Alm above Innsbruck
The video of an avalanche which struck on 1/06/2013 close to Höttinger Alm, above Innsbruck (Austria).
RockShow, 2013: Pescara rocks!
05/06/2013 - Climbing
RockShow, 2013: Pescara rocks!
The fourth stage of the Salewa Rockshow 2013 took place on Saturday 18 May at Pescara, proving to be a huge success. The organisers interpreted the spirit of the event perfectly and entertained over 80 climbers and their entourage of family and friends for 12 hours.
Red Bull X-Alps 2013: July take off!
05/06/2013 - Competitions
Red Bull X-Alps 2013: July take off!
On 7 July the Red Bull X-Alps 2013 gets underway, the immensely difficult race on foot or by paraglider from Salzburg in Austria to the Principality of Monaco. 32 athletes from 21 countries will take part, including three Italians: Aaron Durogati, Peter Gebhard and Andy Frötscher.
Selvaggio Blu and the beauty of Sardina
04/06/2013 - Book-press
Selvaggio Blu and the beauty of Sardina
The Book of Selvaggio Blu by Mario Verin - Giulia Castelli that documents the colours, nature and the immense, wild beauty of the area located between Pedra Longa and Cala Sisine in Sardinia's Supramonte region. The book review by Francesca Colesanti.
Shaan-Kaya, rope jumping in Crimea
04/06/2013 - Events
Shaan-Kaya, rope jumping in Crimea
The video documenting the incredible rope jumping off Shaan-Kaya, one of the highest rope jumps in the world.
Becca di Nona North Face, probable first descent by Davide Capozzi and Julien Herry
Becca di Nona North Face, probable first descent by Davide Capozzi and Julien Herry
On 31/05/2013 Davide Capozzi and Julien Herry carried out what is likely to be the first descent of the north Face of Becca di Nona (3142m) above Aosta.
Long Hope Route first repeat by James McHaffie and Ben Bransby
03/06/2013 - Climbing
Long Hope Route first repeat by James McHaffie and Ben Bransby
James McHaffie and Ben Bransby have made the first repeat of Long Hope Route, St John's Head, Hoy, Orkneys, Scotland.
Monte Santu, Baunei, Sardinia. Two new routes by Larcher & Oviglia and Giupponi & Sartori
03/06/2013 - Climbing
Monte Santu, Baunei, Sardinia. Two new routes by Larcher & Oviglia and Giupponi & Sartori
Two new 8a multi-pitch climbs on Monte Santu, Baunei, one of the last virgin crags in Sardinia: Vertigine Blu" (275m, 8a max, 7a+ obl.) established by Luca Giupponi and Nicola Sartori and "Blu Oltremare" (315m, 8a max, 7b obl.) established by Rolando Larcher and Maurizio Oviglia. Both climbs were established...
Bouldering World Cup 2013 Toronto - live
01/06/2013 - Competitions
Bouldering World Cup 2013 Toronto - live
The sixth stage of the Bouldering World Cup 2013 will take place in Toronto, Canada on 1 and 2 June.
Sean Villanueva video: Turkey Crack first ascent at Cadarese
01/06/2013 - Climbing
Sean Villanueva video: Turkey Crack first ascent at Cadarese
Video of the 2010 first ascent of the trad route Turkey Crack at Cadarese in Val d'Ossola, Italy, carried out by Sean Villanueva.
Felipe Camargo climbing at Passa Vinte in Brazil
31/05/2013 - Climbing
Felipe Camargo climbing at Passa Vinte in Brazil
Video of Felipe Camargo and the first ascent of Sinairo 8b+ at Passa Vinte in Brazil.
Valle di Daone bouldering in Italy
31/05/2013 - Climbing
Valle di Daone bouldering in Italy
Valle di Daone, one of the most beautiful bouldering areas in Italy, introduced by Stefania Pellizzari e Angelo Davorio.
Ghost Face, new Hubshorn climb by Zanoli, Pagnoncelli, Gallian
30/05/2013 - Alpinism
Ghost Face, new Hubshorn climb by Zanoli, Pagnoncelli, Gallian
On 26 May 2013, Paolo Zanoli, Giovanni Pagnoncelli and Davide Gallian made the first ascent of Ghost Face (TD+, 850m length, 550m height) up the North East Face of Hubshorn (3192m, Pennine Alps). The peak is located on the border between Italy's Piedmont and Switzerland's Canton of Valais and the...
Gole di Gorroppu, Sardinia: new route climbed by Corrado Pibiri and Fabio Erriu
29/05/2013 - Climbing
Gole di Gorroppu, Sardinia: new route climbed by Corrado Pibiri and Fabio Erriu
In May 2013 Corrado Pibiri and Fabio Erriu made the first ascent of (475m, 6a) in Sardinia's Gole di Gorroppu.