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Ski mountaineering World Cup 2013: the results from Valle Aurina
14/01/2013 - Competitions
Ski mountaineering World Cup 2013: the results from Valle Aurina
The results of the first stage of the ISMF Scarpa World Cup 2013 which took place last weekend in Valle Aurina (South Tyrol, Italy).
Angelika Rainer Ice Climbing World Champion hattrick. Alexey Tomilov wins men's title
13/01/2013 - Competitions
Angelika Rainer Ice Climbing World Champion hattrick. Alexey Tomilov wins men's title
12/01/2013. Cheongsong, South Korea: this is where Italian ice climber Angelika Rainer triumphed once again, becoming Ice Climbing World Champion for the third time in a row after her victories in 2009 and 2011. The men's title was won by Russia's Alexey Tomilov.
Civetta and the Chimera Verticale video
12/01/2013 - Alpinism
Civetta and the Chimera Verticale video
Video of the first repeat of Chimera Verticale, Civetta, Dolomites carried out by Jakob Schweighofer and Florian Wurm.
David Lama and Peter Ortner add Laserz Spindrift
11/01/2013 - Alpinism
David Lama and Peter Ortner add Laserz Spindrift
On 27/12/2012 David Lama and Peter Ortner made the first ascent of Sprindrift (600m, VIII-, M6, WI VI, A1) up the North Face of Laserz, Lienzer Dolomites, austria.
Ötztal, difficult new Austrian icefalls by Auer, Wilhelm and Nössig
07/01/2013 - Alpinism
Ötztal, difficult new Austrian icefalls by Auer, Wilhelm and Nössig
Hansjörg Auer, Heiko Wilhelm and Mathias Nössig have made the first ascent of three difficult new icefalls in the Ötztal, austria, including Rätselburg (WI7+, 80m).
Alpinism and climbing in 2012 -  part 2
07/01/2013 - Alpinism
Alpinism and climbing in 2012 - part 2
Part 2 - from July to December - of what happened in alpinism and climbing in 2012.
Schwarzer Engel, extreme new Maltatal icefall
03/01/2013 - Alpinism
Schwarzer Engel, extreme new Maltatal icefall
On 15/12/2012 Markus Pucher and Alois Krenn made the first ascent of the extremely difficult new icefall Schwarzer Engel (WI7+, M7, E6, 160m) in the Maltatal, austria.
Alpinism and climbing in 2012 - part 1
02/01/2013 - Alpinism
Alpinism and climbing in 2012 - part 1
Part one of what happend, in alpinism and in climbing, in 2012. A summary, for obvious reason incomplete, of the climbs, the most beautiful achievements and also the most painful moments in 2012. In the hope that this résumé serves as a reminder and as a source on inspiration for...
Youth climbing competitions and interview with Tina Johnsen Hafsaas
28/12/2012 - Interviews
Youth climbing competitions and interview with Tina Johnsen Hafsaas
An analysis of the youth climbing competition scene and interview with European Lead Tina Johnsen Hafsaas. An article by Franz Schiassi.
Gasteinertal, new difficult ice climbs Austria
27/12/2012 - Alpinism
Gasteinertal, new difficult ice climbs austria
Two new difficult icefalls in austria's Gasteinertal established by Thomas Bubendorfer, Sepp Inhöger and Hans Zlöbl: Triple A and The usual suspects
Jakob Schubert sends 9a at Santa Linya
26/12/2012 - Climbing
Jakob Schubert sends 9a at Santa Linya
At Santa Linya in Spain Jakob Schubert has redpointed Ciudad de Dios 9a.
Michele Caminati breezes The North Sail 8A+ at Cresciano
25/12/2012 - Climbing
Michele Caminati breezes The North Sail 8A+ at Cresciano
At Cresciano in Switzerland Michele Caminati has made the first ascent of the boulder problem The North Sail 8A+.
The evolution of free climbing
23/12/2012 - Climbing
The evolution of free climbing
Switzerland's Claude Remy provides a chronological analysis of the evolution free climbing (bouldering and difficulty). An article which clearly is not and cannot be definitive, but is merely a stimulus for further analysis and discussion about the evolution of this sport.
Interview with Johanna Ernst
11/12/2012 - Interviews
Interview with Johanna Ernst
Interview with Austrian competition athlete Johanna Ernst, certainly one of the most talented sports climbers in the world.
New mixed climbs up Hochgasser in Austria
05/12/2012 - Alpinism
New mixed climbs up Hochgasser in austria
Two new routes have been established up the NW Face of Hochgasser in austria: Ben Gassa and Wurzer Rinne.
Roland Hemetzberger frees climb in the Wilder Kaiser
27/11/2012 - Climbing
Roland Hemetzberger frees climb in the Wilder Kaiser
On 03/10/2012 Roland Hemetzberger made the first free ascent of "Relikt Noichl Wörndl" (350m, 8b/8b+) in austria's Wilder Kaiser mountain chain.