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Alex Honnold climbing interview
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.
Ines Papert and Cory Richards add new route to Kwangde Shar, Nepal
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.
Bishop bouldering: Kevin Jorgeson frees Ambrosia at the Buttermilks
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.
Boom of ascents on the West Face of Cerro Torre, Ermanno Salvaterra's point of view
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.
Chris Sharma frees Golpe De Estado at Siurana
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.
Baffin Island BASE jump
11/12/2008 - Alpinism
Baffin Island BASE jump
Melissa Andrezjewski and Chris McNamara BASE jump off Kiguti, Sam Ford Fjord, Baffin Island.
Help Jim Bridwell
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.
Help Jim Bridwell
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.
Kang Nachugo first ascent for Joe Puryear & David Gottlieb
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...
Kevin Jorgeson, The Groove, Alex Honnold and England's gritstone
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.
Alex Honnold flashes Gaia E8 6c
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.
Patxi Usobiaga, Action Directe and victory after defeat
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.
Kevin Jorgeson climbs Parthian Shot E9 6c ground up
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.
Alpinist Magazine suspends operations
27/10/2008 - Book-press
Alpinist Magazine suspends operations
The American Alpinist magazine has suspended operations due to the world financial crisis.
Makalu II, new route for Vince Anderson and Marko Prezelj
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).
New Speed record on The Nose El Capitan by Yuji Hirayama and Hans Florine
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