157 News found
11/09/2014 - Competitions
Tor des Géants, a journey between the competition, the celebrations and the mountains. By Linda Cottino After the victory of local runner Franco Collé, followed by Nichademus Hollon (USA) and the Frenchmen Antoine Guillon and Christophe Le-Saux, France's Emilie Lecomte crossed the finishing line last night after 85 hours and 53 minutes, setting a new female track record. Italy's Lisa Barzani finished second in 94 hours...
22/07/2014 - Interviews
Michel Piola interview: climbing on Mont Blanc, the search and the story that continues The fabulous world of Babette, or rather Mont Blanc's marvelous granite climbing, starting from Envers des Aiguilles. Interview with Michel Piola, one of the most prolific alpinists in the world who, in more than 30 years of activity, has left an indelible mark on climbing. His routes are considered priceless,...
18/07/2014 - Climbing
Monte Gallo: new rock climb in Sicily by Lukas Binder and Florian Hagspiel In December 2013 German climbers Lukas Binder and Florian Hagspiel made the first ascent of freedom of Movement (7c, 200m), a new multi-pitch climb up Monte Gallo, Sicily
20/06/2014 - Environment
Huascaran National Park, rules implemented to trek and climb in the Cordillera Blanca, Peru Authorities of the Huascaran National Park, Cordillera Blanca, Peru, are attempting to impose rules that oblige trekkers and climbers to hire local guides.
09/06/2014 - Alpinism
Trango Towers, the BASE jump by Andrey Lebedev and Vladimir Murzaev Following the Australian pioneers Glenn Singleman and Nic Feteris: the story of the Great Trango Tower BASE jump carried out by Andrey Lebedev and Vladimir Murzaev on 10 August 2013.
30/04/2014 - Events
For those who love Melloblocco... the journey begins Wednesday 30 April 2014. The 11th Melloblocco begins today at 21:00 in Val Masino - Val di Mello, Italy. The world's biggest and most famous bouldering meeting, organised by Associazione operatori Valmasino, will run until Sunday 4 May. 1969 climbers have pre-registered for the event, but the number of Melloblockers...
22/04/2014 - Snow Ski-skimountaineering
Hermann Comploj new ski descent on Murfreid North Face, Sella, Dolomites On 07/04/2014 Hermann Comploj made a new extreme ski descent, alone, down the North Face of Cima Murfreid, Sella group, Dolomites.
27/03/2014 - Environment
Shepherds and Alpine guides. Worlds apart? Shepherds and alpine guides, two professions connected to the mountains and nature that, in this frenetically changing world, can inspire us in day-to-day life and live out our passions without forgetting our roots. By Teddy Soppelsa for Good For Alps, magazine AKU trekking & outdoor footwear.
24/02/2014 - Interviews
Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold: the great Fitz Roy traverse interview Interview with Americans Tommy Caldwell and Alex Honnold who from 12 - 16 February 2014 carried out the coveted first traverse of the major ridge line of Fitz Roy in Patagonia.
30/01/2014 - Snow Ski-skimountaineering
Let's smile again when saying freeride. By Giulio Caresio Using the Courmayeur stage of the Swatch Freeride World Tour by The North Face as a pretext, Giulio Caresio explores the freeride world by interviewing Nicolas Hale-Woods.
25/10/2013 - Snow Ski-skimountaineering
Steps - A journey to the edge of climate change The Ride Greener documentary is the first climate friendly snowboard and ski movie of its kind.
09/10/2013 - Environment
The Cogne mines between the past and the future - part 2 The restoration plan of the Cogne mines starts at the Ex Anselmetti area where the buildings are still in a good state. A journey between the past and future, with thoughts about the value of abandoned places. The second and final part by Simonetta Radice.
17/09/2013 - Competitions
Tor des Géants 2013, Iker Karrera and Francesca Canepa win The report by Marco Spataro about the IV Tor des Geants 2013, the race along the paths at the foot of Mont Blanc and the great Valle d'Aosta peaks (330km and 24.000 elevation gain), won by Iker Karrera and Francesca Canepa.
09/09/2013 - Climbing
For Tito Traversa, forever in our hearts The video in memory of Tito Traversa and a short text by Andrea Tosi. 'For Tito, forever in our hearts' was first screened at the Arco Rock Junior and then just before the Rock Master Lead final.
28/06/2013 - Climbing
Argento Argentario, new rock climb at Capo d'Uomo Eraldo Meraldi introduces Argento Argentario (110m, 6a), his new route at Capo d'Uomo, Argentario, Tuscany, Italy
27/06/2013 - Climbing
A great day out: 5 Walter Bonatti routes climbed by Marco Anghileri The great enchainment carried out by Italian alpinist Marco Anghileri on 25 June 2013. 5 routes first climbed by Walter Bonatti: on Bastionata del Resegone, Medale, Torre Costanza, Ago Teresita, Magnaghi. All repeated in a single day. Anghileri travelled by bike or on foot, but above all he climbed. His...
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