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27/01/2009 - Interviews
Alex Honnold climbing interview Interview with Alex Honnold, the American climber who burst into international limelight with his solos in America and hard extremes on Britain's gritstone.

19/01/2009 - Alpinism
Ines Papert and Cory Richards add new route to Kwangde Shar, Nepal Ines Papert debuts in the Himalaya with Cory Richards and forges 'Cobra Norte' (WI5, M8, TD & R) up the North Face of Kwangde Shar 6093m, Nepal, Himalaya.

09/01/2009 - Climbing
Bishop bouldering: Kevin Jorgeson frees Ambrosia at the Buttermilks Kevin Jorgeson from America has made the first ascent of the super highball 'Ambrosia' at the Buttermilks, Bishop and the first repeat of Luminance V11.

18/12/2008 - Alpinism
Boom of ascents on the West Face of Cerro Torre, Ermanno Salvaterra's point of view Ermanno Salvaterra discusses the state of Patagonian mountaineering, starting with the large number of ascents on the West Face of Cerro Torre to talk about other class routes on the Torre and her sisters.

18/12/2008 - Climbing
Chris Sharma frees Golpe De Estado at Siurana Chris Shama has made the first ascent of Golpe De Estado at Siurana, Spain.

11/12/2008 - Alpinism
Baffin Island BASE jump Melissa Andrezjewski and Chris McNamara BASE jump off Kiguti, Sam Ford Fjord, Baffin Island.

03/12/2008 - Climbing
Help Jim Bridwell A group of Italian friends and mountain guides has created a fund to help Jim Bridwell, the American climber and mountaineer, overcome a difficult moment.

03/12/2008 - Alpinism
Help Jim Bridwell A group of Italian friends and mountain guides has created a fund to help Jim Bridwell, the American climber and mountaineer, overcome a difficult moment.

25/11/2008 - Alpinism
Kang Nachugo first ascent for Joe Puryear & David Gottlieb Joe Puryear and David Gottlieb have completed the first ascent of Kang Nachugo (6735 meters) in the Rolwaling Himalaya. Climbing for 5 days in alpine style, the two summited their 1800m route on October 17 after having overcome 90-degree snow...

24/11/2008 - Climbing
Kevin Jorgeson, The Groove, Alex Honnold and England's gritstone Kevin Jorgeson carries out the second ascent of The Groove, Cratcliffe Tor, England, while continuing his gritstone raid together with fellow American Alex Honnold.

13/11/2008 - Climbing
Alex Honnold flashes Gaia E8 6c American climber Alex Honnold has flashed the gritstone testpiece Gaia E8 6c at Black Rocks, Peak Distict, England.

05/11/2008 - Climbing
Patxi Usobiaga, Action Directe and victory after defeat Interview with the Basque climber after his victory in the European Championship and his recent ascent of Action Direct.

29/10/2008 - Climbing
Kevin Jorgeson climbs Parthian Shot E9 6c ground up American climber Kevin Jorgeson has made the first ever ground up ascent of an E9 gritstone climb, Parthian Shot E9 6c, Burbage, England.

27/10/2008 - Book-press
Alpinist Magazine suspends operations The American Alpinist magazine has suspended operations due to the world financial crisis.

22/10/2008 - Alpinism
Makalu II, new route for Vince Anderson and Marko Prezelj Vincent Anderson and Marko Prezelj have carried out the first ascent of the unclimbed West Face of Makalu II (7678 m).

13/10/2008 - Climbing
New Speed record on The Nose El Capitan by Yuji Hirayama and Hans Florine Yuji Hirayama and Hans Florine have once again broken their Speed record on The Nose, El Capitan, climbing the route in 2:37:05
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