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13/06/2008 - Climbing

Nicolas Favresse - trad climbing in Wales and England

Nicolas Favresse and Sean Villanueva have just spent three weeks climbing in Wales, repeating a series of routes on Gogarth, Dinas Cromlech and Cloggy including John Redhead's masterpiece "Authentic desire" E7 6b.

15/05/2008 - Events

Outdoordays Garda Trentino: Experiences for all

From 23 to 25 May 2008 the Garda Trentino will host the Outdoordays, the open-air trade fair for everyone to test gear and participate in outdoor activities.

08/05/2008 - Climbing

Nicolas Favresse repeats Greenspit and Itaca nel sole in Valle dell' Orco, Italy

Nicolas Favresse has made the first repeats of "Greenspit" 8b+ and "Itaca nel sole" 8b in the Orco valley, Italy.

01/05/2008 - Alpinism

Tengkangpoche North Face first ascent by Steck and Anthamatten

Ueli Steck and Simon Anthamatten have made the first ascent of the N Face of Tengkangpoche (Teng Kang Poche) via their route Schachmatt (2000m, VI/85° ice, M7+/6 A0).

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.

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.

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+).

14/02/2008 - Alpinism

Ueli Steck speed record on Eiger Heckmair route

Ueli Steck from Switzerland has set a new speed record on the Eiger North face, climbing the Heckmair Route in 2:47:33.

13/02/2008 - Alpinism

Ines Papert climbs The Flying Circus M10 on Breitwangfluh

Ines Papert from Germany has made the first female ascent of "The Flying Circus" on the Breitwangfluh, Bernese Oberland, Switzerland

12/02/2008 - Alpinism

Broad Peak winter attempt: Simone Moro and Co. towards Camp 3

Simone Moro, Shaheen Baig and Qudrat Ali are attempting Broad Peak, Pakistan in winter. At present they have established Camp 2 at 6200m,

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.

25/01/2008 - Interviews

Gerard Pailheiret, ice climbing interview

Interview by Elio Bonfanti with the French mountain guide Gerard Pailheiret who has always carried out been a tireless promoter of ice climbing.

09/01/2008 - Alpinism

Kandersteg ice festival, incredible ice climbing and competitions

The 8th Kandersteg Ice Climbing Festival (Bernese Alps, Switzerland) as seen by Marcello Sanguineti.

03/01/2008 - Alpinism

Mount Vinson expedition: base camp

On 01/01/2008 the 4 Italian mountaineers belonging to the Centro Addestramento Alpino di Aosta reached Mount Vinson Base Camp after having crossed the Antarctic Patriot Hills.