1137 News found

09/05/2008 - Alpinism
Bruno Detassis On 8 May 2008 Bruno Detassis died at his home in Madonna di Campiglio. Aged 97, he was one of the all time greats of mountaineering.

29/04/2008 - Events
Melloblocco, the world's biggest boldering meeting With just 12 days to go before Melloblocco 2008, here's a preview of what's in store for the world's biggest bouldering meeting in Val di Mello, Val Masino, Italy from 08 - 11 May 2008.

17/04/2008 - Interviews
Adam Ondra interview An in-depth interview with Adam Ondra, a mere 15 years old and already one of the most accomplished and talented sports climbers in the world.

08/04/2008 - Events
Night session bouldering meeting at Chironico The world's first night bouldering meeting at Chironico, Canton Ticino, Switzerland.

27/03/2008 - Alpinism
Frenesi new route on Pena Telera for Bereziartu and Otegui On 14 March Josune Bereziartu and Rikar Otegui made the first ascent of Frenesi (M6/7, 450m) on the north face of Peña Telera (2764 m).

10/03/2008 - Environment
Nicolas Favresse and sustainable climbing Nicolas Favresse invites all to reflect about the human impact of our vertical activity, and launches his appeal for sustainable climbing.

07/03/2008 - Alpinism
Simone Moro Broad Peak summit push tomorrow Simone Moro has established Camp 3 on Broad Peak (8047m) together with Shaheen Baig and Qudrat Ali. Summit push tomorrow.

05/03/2008 - Climbing
Monte Cimo, Brenta new routes by Sartori & Tondini Nicola Sartori and Nicola Tondini have made the first ascents of three new multi-pitches on Monte Cimo (Brentino, Val d’Adige, Italy). These are Vola via (8 pitches, max 8a+), Gioco di equilibri (5 pitches, max 7c+) and Via di testa (6 pitches, max 8b+, 7c obb).

03/03/2008 - Climbing
Climbing in India, Bolts for Bangalore Gerhard Schaar from Austria has established over 50 new routes at the Bangalore crags Badami and Ramanagaram, India.

20/02/2008 - Alpinism
Central Tower of Paine new Italian route in Patagonia On 07/02/2008 Rolando Larcher, Fabio Leoni and Elio Orlandi reached the summit of the Central Tower of Paine, Patagonia, via their new route called 'El Gordo, El Flaco y l'Abuelito' (1250m 7a+, A3+).

02/02/2008 - Climbing
Oman climbing: Auer and Ötztal team establish new routes on Jebel Misht An Austrian team comprised of Hansjörg Auer, Thomas Schreiber and friends have made numerous first ascents in Oman, including the 8b multi-pitch 'Al Hamar' in the Jabel Sham Canyon.

02/01/2008 - Events
Ice meetings and ice climbing competitions 2008 Ice meetings in Argentière la Bessée (Fournel), France, Kandersteg, Switzerland and Valle di Daone (Italy),plus the Ice Climbing World Cup 2008 calendar.

19/12/2007 - Climbing
Madagascar rock climbing paradise! In October and November 2007 Albert Leichtfried traveled to Madagscar and discovered the island climbing paradise. In addition he added a further five routes in his new sector Honeymoon.

07/12/2007 - Alpinism
Freissinieres - ice climbing in the Ecrins, France A selection of 10 fantastic icefalls in the world famous Ecrins National Park, France by Mountain Guide Mario Sertori.

27/11/2007 - Alpinism
Tomaz Humar after Annapurna South solo Interview with Tomaz Humar after his solo ascent on 28 October of the South Face of Annapurna.

23/11/2007 - Alpinism
Silvia Vidal on Shipton Spire, Trango, Pakistan In July Sílvia Vidal from Spain made the solo first ascent of "Life is Lilac" (A4+, 6a, 870m) on the NE Pillar of Shipton Spire, Trango, Pakistan
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