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DoloMitiche 2.0: Brenta Base Camp time
25/07/2014 - Alpinism
DoloMitiche 2.0: Brenta Base Camp time
The Brenta Base Camp kicks off from 29 July to 7 August in the Italian Brenta Dolomites, an event that aims to climb three new multi-pitch routes close to the Pedrotti alla Tosa mountain hut. A short interview with the alpinist and man behind the initiative, Alessandro Beber.
Giorgio Bendazzoli sends first 8c at Covolo
24/07/2014 - Climbing
Giorgio Bendazzoli sends first 8c at Covolo
On 15 July 2014 Italian climber Giorgio Bendazzoli has climbed his first 8c, Nagay at the Italian crag Covolo.
Ivan Peri Across the Alps: an 80 day dream
24/07/2014 - Trekking
Ivan Peri Across the Alps: an 80 day dream
Ivan Peri isn't a fictional character, nor did he start his walk for a bet. He simply wants to fulfill his dream of walking across the Alps in 80 days. By Teddy Soppelsa for Good For Alps, magazine AKU trekking & outdoor footwear.
Michel Piola interview: climbing on Mont Blanc, the search and the story that continues
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,...
Lead World Cup 2014: Jain Kim and Sachi Amma claim gold in Briançon
21/07/2014 - Competitions
lead World Cup 2014: Jain Kim and Sachi Amma claim gold in Briançon
Jain Kim from South Korea and Sachi Amma from Japan won the 25th edition of the ex Serre Chevalier Masters (now the Briançon World Cup), that came to a close with the beautiful semi-finals on Saturday evening, pushed forward to by a day in order to avoid Sunday's bad weather.
Massi della Luna, bouldering in Alta Valle Gesso
21/07/2014 - Climbing
Massi della Luna, bouldering in Alta Valle Gesso
Claudia Colonia and Alessandro Penna introduce the bouldering area I Massi della Luna, Alta Valle Gesso (Cuneese Alps) within Italy's beautiful Maritime Alps Nature Park.
Lead World Cup 2014 - Sachi Amma and Jain Kim win in Chamonix
19/07/2014 - Climbing
lead World Cup 2014 - Sachi Amma and Jain Kim win in Chamonix
The second stage of the lead World Cup 2014 was won at Chamonix on 12 July by Sachi Amma and Jain Kim. The third stage begins in Briançon today.
Rocklands trad climbing for James Pearson and Caroline Ciavaldini
18/07/2014 - Climbing
Rocklands trad climbing for James Pearson and Caroline Ciavaldini
From 19 June to 9 July James Pearson and Caroline Ciavaldini travelled to South Africa to check out the trad climbing at Rocklands.
Kalymnos: the new crag Prophitis Andreas and Space Walk, the island's easiest multi-pitch
15/07/2014 - Climbing
Kalymnos: the new crag Prophitis Andreas and Space Walk, the island's easiest multi-pitch
News update from Kalymnos, Greece: Prophitis Andreas, the new sector that promises to be one of the major new crags, and Space Walk, the easiest multi-pitch climb on the island put up by Adrian Berry and Gareth Parry.
Baba Jaga, new aid climb up Pinnacolo di Maslana
15/07/2014 - Alpinism
Baba Jaga, new aid climb up Pinnacolo di Maslana
The report by Diego Pezzoli about the first ascent of Baba Jaga (V 6a A2+, 180m),a new aid climb up the Maslana pinnacle, above Valbondione, Italy.
XVI National Week of excursions
11/07/2014 - Events
XVI National Week of excursions
It ended the XVI National Week of excursions organized by the CAI between the valleys of the Cadore and Cortina, in the province of Belluno from June 28 to July 6, 2014.
Walking, a long journey of discovery
09/07/2014 - Trekking
Walking, a long journey of discovery
Walking is part of everyday life but it is also a way of thinking and our freest and deepest thoughts come to us as we walk. By Teddy Soppelsa for Good For Alps, magazine AKU trekking & outdoor footwear.
Cicci, new rock climb above Mont Blanc's Val Ferret
04/07/2014 - Alpinism
Cicci, new rock climb above Mont Blanc's Val Ferret
François Cazzanelli, Marco Bernardi and Marco Farina have made the first ascent of Cicci (7a+, 8 pitches), a new rock climb in Val Ferret, Mont Blanc massif.
Shauna Coxsey, Brooke Raboutou and Ashima Shiraishi, 8B female boulders
04/07/2014 - Climbing
Shauna Coxsey, Brooke Raboutou and Ashima Shiraishi, 8B female boulders
Britain's Shauna Coxsey and the young Americans Brooke Raboutou and Ashima Shiraishi all climb 8B boulder problems.
Giorgio Bendazzoli, from European Lead Under 16 to 8b+ at Covolo
04/07/2014 - Climbing
Giorgio Bendazzoli, from European lead Under 16 to 8b+ at Covolo
After having won the European lead Under 16, young Italian Giorgio Bendazzoli has now sent Tiscali 8b+ at the Covolo crag, Italy.
Gimme Kraft and effective climbing training. Interview with the author Patrick Matros
03/07/2014 - Climbing
Gimme Kraft and effective climbing training. Interview with the author Patrick Matros
Interview with Patrick Matros, the trainer of Alexander Megos and author of the sport climbing training book Gimme Kraft.