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21/10/2011 - Alpinism
Marco Anghileri: first solo ascent of L'Ultimo Zar on Pale di San Lucano On 13 and 14 ocotber 2011 Marco Anghileri carried out the first solo ascent of "L'Ultimo Zar" (500m, 7+ A3). This is the 5th solo climb this season, all carried out in the Lecco Grigna area.
19/10/2011 - Alpinism
Quantum of Solace, Ines Papert and Wolfgang Russegger breach the Great Wall of China in Kyrgyzstan After an aborted attempt on Mount Kyzyl Asker, Ines Papert and Wolfgang Russegger established Quantum of Solace (ABO, WI 7+, M7, 600m) up the Great Wall of China in Kyrgyzstan.
11/10/2011 - Environment
Cornwall cliff collapse Footage of part of coast collapsing into the sea in North Cornwall, England.
07/10/2011 - Alpinism
Via Casarotto on Cima Civetta solo On Tuesday 30 August 2011 Italian alpinist Fabrizio della Rossa carried out what is believed to be the first solo ascent, and one of the rare repeats, of via Casarotto on Cima Civetta 3220m (Dolomites).
05/10/2011 - Climbing
The Rock Bottom Line, the longest sport climb in the UK In Twll Mawr in the Dinorwig slate quarry in Wales Ian Lloyd-Jones and Sion McGuinness have established The Rock Bottom Line (130m, 7b+).
03/10/2011 - Alpinism
Hansjörg Auer, new route Bruderliebe on the Marmolada, Dolomites Interview with Hansjörg Auer after the first ascent of Bruderliebe (800m/8b/b+) up the South Face of the Marmolada in the Dolomites.
30/09/2011 - Trekking
The Wolves Trek across Italy and France Franco Voglino and Annalisa Porporato inroduce the magnificent seven stage trek which follows the footsteps of the wolves throught the Maritime Alps Park in Ialy and the Mercantour Park in France.
21/09/2011 - Alpinism
Andreas Fransson and the Denali South Face ski descent Interview with Swedish extreme skier Andreas Fransson after the first ski descent of the South Face of Denali, Alaska.
20/09/2011 - Interviews
Arnaud Petit spills the beans about Black Bean, Ceuse Interview with French climber Arnaud Petit after his greenpoint, ie trad ascent, of the 8b sport climb Black Bean at Ceuse in France.
20/09/2011 - Book-press
Emilio Previtali, The STORY.teller A new story written by Emilio Previtali to present his latest project: the The North Face STORY.teller yearbook, a book distributed by The North Face which recounts the stories, thoughts and adventures of his fellow Team TNF members.
15/09/2011 - Alpinism
Walter Bonatti, thoughts and memories from the world of alpinism The thoughts for Walter Bonatti which PlanetMountain received from the alpinists...
14/09/2011 - Alpinism
Walter Bonatti, goodbye Last night Walter Bonatti passed away. He was 81 years old and one of the greatest legends of alpinism of all times.
12/09/2011 - Climbing
Vietnam Psicobloc - deep water soloing at Ha Long Bay Steve and Angie Bradshaw provide some hands-on, in-depth information to the Psicobloc bouldering around Ha Long Bay, Vietnam
09/09/2011 - Climbing
Barbara Raudner tours Höllental, Margalef and Misja Pec Barbara Raudner has repeated Indotimes 8b+ at Höllental in Austria.
07/09/2011 - Competitions
Red Bull X-Alps 2011: Andreas Frötscher, the great competition and a story about friendship Andreas Frötscher talks about the excitement of his Red Bull X-Alps 2011, the competition which took place last July and crossed the Alps from Salzburg all the way to Monaco. 864km by paraglider and on foot.
30/08/2011 - Alpinism
Mont Blanc, rockfall in the Grand Couloir and TMB train stop Following a large rockfall, the Chamonix guides advise against ascending Mont Blanc via the Goûter route, and camping is now prohibited at Tête Rousse. Furthermore, the TMB tramway now stops at Mont Lachat.
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