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Jacopo Larcher repeats Prinzip Hoffnung in Austria
13/02/2014 - Climbing
Jacopo Larcher repeats Prinzip Hoffnung in austria
Italy's Jacopo Larcher has made the third ascent of Prinzip Hoffnung (8b/8b+, E9-E10), the trad climb first ascended in 2009 by Beat Kammerlander at Bürser Platte, Vorarlberg, austria.
Eisarena Umbaltal, new ice climbing in Austria
12/02/2014 - Alpinism
Eisarena Umbaltal, new ice climbing in austria
A series of new ice climbs and mixed routes have been established at a new ice climbing area called Eisarena Umbaltal, in East Tirol, austria.
Hansjörg Auer and the cornice collapse
11/02/2014 - Alpinism
Hansjörg Auer and the cornice collapse
Austrian alpinist Hansjörg Auer talks about the snow cornice that collapsed beneath his feet during a recent climb in the Ötztaler Alps.
Piolets d'Or 2014, the big list
10/02/2014 - Events
Piolets d'Or 2014, the big list
The complete list of all 2013 ascents taken into consideration by the Piolets d'Or, from which the choice of nominees for the Piolets d'Or 2014 will be made.
Zweite Geige, new ice climb in the Dolomites by Leichtfried and Purner
06/02/2014 - Alpinism
Zweite Geige, new ice climb in the Dolomites by Leichtfried and Purner
On 28/01/2014 Austrian alpinists Albert Leichtfried and Bendikt Purner made the first ascent of Zweite Geige (WI7/M7, 140m) in Vallunga, Dolomites, Italy.
Jakob Schubert & Katharina Saurwein: hard bouldering in America
05/02/2014 - Climbing
Jakob Schubert & Katharina Saurwein: hard bouldering in America
Austrian climber Jakob Schubert has made a swift repeat of Meadowlark Lemon 8B+, while Katharina Saurwein has repeated Lethal Design 8A+.
Video: David Lama and Dani Arnold on Moose's Tooth in Alaska
23/01/2014 - Alpinism
Video: David Lama and Dani Arnold on Moose's Tooth in Alaska
The video of the first ascent of Bird of Prey, established by David Lama and Dani Arnold from 12- 14 April 2013 up the Headwall of Moose's Tooth in Alaska.
Courmayeur heralds start of Freeride World Tour 2014 today
17/01/2014 - Competitions
Courmayeur heralds start of Freeride World Tour 2014 today
The first stage of the Swatch Freeride World Tour by The North Face 2014 kicks off at 10:30am this morning at Courmayeur, Italy. The six-stage freeride competition will take place on a new race course and can be followed in live streaming.
Bernd Zangerl climbs Shantaram in Norway
15/01/2014 - Climbing
Bernd Zangerl climbs Shantaram in Norway
In June 2013 Austrian boulderer Bernd Zangerl made the first ascent of Shantaram, a difficult new boulder problem close to Trondheim in Norway.
Albert Leichtfried: three new mixed climbs in Austria's Tirol
12/01/2014 - Alpinism
Albert Leichtfried: three new mixed climbs in austria's Tirol
Albert Leichtfried has put up three new ice, mixed and drytooling routes in the Tirol, austria, together with Benedikt Purner and Christian Picco Piccolruaz: Black Denim (WI5/M5) at Ochsengarten, Figure 443 (M13) at Dryland and Bese Hexe (M9+, WI7-, 190m) in the Stubaital.
Amidst the stories of alpinism and climbing in 2013
01/01/2014 - Alpinism
Amidst the stories of alpinism and climbing in 2013
A brief and by no means complete journey through the stories and the climbs of 2013, while waiting for new year.
Schwarze Witwe, new route up Austria's Hohe Warte by Simon Gietl and Gerry Fiegl
01/01/2014 - Alpinism
Schwarze Witwe, new route up austria's Hohe Warte by Simon Gietl and Gerry Fiegl
The alpinists Gerhard Fiegl and Simon Gietl have made the first ascent of Schwarze Witwe (WI6 M5, 800m) up the North Face of Hohe Warte, Zillertal Alps, austria.
Hansjörg Auer and Much Mayr climb Hahlkogel North Face in winter
31/12/2013 - Alpinism
Hansjörg Auer and Much Mayr climb Hahlkogel North Face in winter
On 23/12/2013 Austrian alpinists Hansjörg Auer and Much Mayr made the possible first winter ascent of the N Face of Hahlkogel (2655m) in the Ötztal Alps.
David Lama solos new climb on Hohe Kirche in Valsertal
12/12/2013 - Alpinism
David Lama solos new climb on Hohe Kirche in Valsertal
On 8/12/2013 Austrian alpinist David Lama made the first ascent, solo, of Nordverschneidung (400m, 90°, WI4, M4/5, VI/VII) up the North Face of Hohe Kirche in the Valsertal, Zillertal Alps, austria.
Jörg Guntram and the bouldering on Tenerife
28/11/2013 - Climbing
Jörg Guntram and the bouldering on Tenerife
The video of austria's Jörg Guntram bouldering on the island of Tenerife, Canaries.
Sachi Amma and Jain Kim win the Lead World Cup 2013
24/11/2013 - Competitions
Sachi Amma and Jain Kim win the Lead World Cup 2013
Jain Kim from Korea and Sachi Amma from Japan won the overall Lead World Cup which concluded in Kranj, Slovenia on 17 November 2013. The final stage was won by Jakob Schubert and Momoka Oda.