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During the Easter break Luca Zardini carried out the first repeat of Drumtime, the route first ascended by Riccardo “Sky” Scarian at Fonzaso (BL) at the end of March.

From 12 - 14 May world-class bouldering returns to the Italian town of Rovereto with the third stage of the Bouldering World Cup 2006. Three days dedicated to the competition, an open-to-all meeting and a congress entitled Born to climb, which will consider the therapeutic benefits of climbing...

Melloblocco third edition, one can literally feel the anticipation grow. The classic and unmissable 3rd Melloblocco, or rather, the motley coloured bouldering meet in Val di Mello, is less than 40 days away and will be held on 6-7 May 2006

Scott Muir from Scotland has just made the second ascent of one of America’s hardest mixed routes, Jedi Mind Tricks M13, Colorado, USA

Interview with Swiss mountaineer Ueli Steck, nominated for Piolet d'or 2005 for his solo ascents of Cholatse (6440m), Tawoche (6505m) and Ama Dablam (up to 5900m).

On 3/02/2006 Maurizio "Manolo" Zanolla and Riccardo "Sky" Scarian repeated Bain de Sang, 9a first ascended by Fred Nicole at Saint Loup, Switzerland.

Ueli Steck: first solo, repeat and winter ascent of The Young Spider on the North Face of the Eiger

The Italian Valle di Susa is currently in the international spotlight due to strong opposition against the planned construction of the TAV, the high-speed railway line which is to link Turin with Lyon, France.

Ermanno Salvaterra's intervention after his latest ascent on Cerro Torre with Rolando Garibotti and Alessandro Beltrami.

Over 800 climbers have signed up for Melloblocco 2005, the international bouldering meeting in Val di Mello from 7-8 may 2005.

Serik Kazbekov on-sights Ghegoro 8b+ Covolo and flashes Shalom 8b/+, while Natalia Perlova redpoints Buona notte Fiorellino 7c+ at the same crag.

Alessandro Jolly Lamberti makes the first ascent of Er Cid 8c, Carpe Diem, 8b/c and King for a Day, 8b/c at Grotti

The campaign against proposed hydroelectric plants in Val di Mello (Italy).

The Nova Levante-Welschnofen local council has approved the transformation of 10000 mq of "alpine meadows and woods" to “tourist and camping area." for the develpment of a camping ground above Lake Carezza in teh Dolomites.

Josune Bereciartu’s short trip to Switzerland at the start of May resulted in a repeat of Fred Nicole’s 1994 “E la nave va”, an 8c traverse in the Lindental.

Meschia, one of best bouldering areas in Italy, is closed to the public. This drastic measure was taken recently by the landowner as a direct result of climbers' complete disregard for the forest.