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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.
On sight by Alastair Lee
03/11/2008 - Book-press
On sight by Alastair Lee
Filmmaker Alastair Lee gives exclusive insight into his latest climbing film, On sight, which examines the unpredictable, exciting and at times dangerous game of on-sighting trad routes, regardless of the grade of the climb.
Alexander Huber interview
30/10/2008 - Interviews
Alexander Huber interview
Interview with German climber Alexander Huber, one of the world's most important sport climbers and mountaineers.
Adam Ondra, Hotel Supramonte, Sardinia and the climbing game
30/10/2008 - Climbing
Adam Ondra, Hotel Supramonte, Sardinia and the climbing game
Adam Ondra and his holidays in Sardinia, where he managed the first ever on-sight of "Hotel Supramonte" before making the first ascent of "Campo con corvi" 9a at Bronx.
Hansjörg Auer and the knot at the end of the rope
29/10/2008 - Climbing
Hansjörg Auer and the knot at the end of the rope
Hansjörg Auer reminds all how important it is to tie a knot into the end of the rope, even at the crag.
Rock climbing at Muzzerone, Italy
23/10/2008 - Climbing
Rock climbing at Muzzerone, Italy
With more than 500 routes, Muzzerone is one of the most important areas in Italy for sport climbing.
Angelika Rainer first female ascent of Italia '61, Dolomites
14/10/2008 - Climbing
Angelika Rainer first female ascent of Italia '61, Dolomites
At the end of September Angelika Rainer carried out the first female ascent of Italia 61 (220m, 8a),the historic aid route on Piz Ciavazes, Sella, Dolomites.
Rock climbing at Yangshuo, China
13/10/2008 - Climbing
Rock climbing at Yangshuo, China
With Moon Hill, The White Mountain and 30 other crags, Yangshuo is one of the most important and interesting areas for rock climbing in China.
Diego Sirtori repeats Play the cross 8c at Scudi Di Valgrande
10/10/2008 - Climbing
Diego Sirtori repeats Play the cross 8c at Scudi Di Valgrande
33 year old Diego Sirtori has repeated Play the cross 8c at Scudi Di Valgrande, Lecco.
Halupca 1979, new 9a for at Ospo by Matej Sova
08/10/2008 - Climbing
Halupca 1979, new 9a for at Ospo by Matej Sova
Matej Sova has made the first ascent of Halupca 1979, 9a at Ospo, Slovenia.
Rock climbing at Malham Cove, England
16/09/2008 - Climbing
Rock climbing at Malham Cove, England
With over 150 routes up to 9a+, Malham Cove is one of the finest limestone sport climbing crags in England.
In memory of Pavle Kozjek
12/09/2008 - Alpinism
In memory of Pavle Kozjek
Pavle Kozjek was officially declared dead on 11 September after disappearing on Muztagh Tower on 25 August 2008. A commemoration service will be held on 17 September in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
Arco Rock Legends 2008 won by Adam Ondra and Maja Vidmar
06/09/2008 - Climbing
Arco Rock Legends 2008 won by Adam Ondra and Maja Vidmar
On 05/08/2008 the third edition of the ARCO ROCK LEGENDS 2008 was celebrated in the Casinò in Arco. Adam Ondra won the SALEWA ROCK AWARD while Maja Vidmar won the LA SPORTIVA COMPETITION AWARD.
Zillertal climbing threat and quarry protest
01/09/2008 - Climbing
Zillertal climbing threat and quarry protest
Climbing in two areas of the Austria's idyllic Zillertal, the Zillergrundwald and Ginzling Taufenkopf is at risk due to quarrying. Local climbers are asking all climbers for support and protest signatures.
Martina Cufar sends Tom et je ris 8b+, Verdon Gorge
25/08/2008 - Climbing
Martina Cufar sends Tom et je ris 8b+, Verdon Gorge
Martina Cufar has made the 4th ascent of Tom et je ris 8b+, Verdon Gorge, France.
Rock Master plus Rock Legends equals Arco and the world climbing champions
22/08/2008 - Climbing
Rock Master plus Rock Legends equals Arco and the world climbing champions
The programme, athletes and all the news in the run up to the 22nd Rock Master and the 3rd edition of the Arco Rock Legends scheduled for 5 - 7 September 2008 in Arco, Italy.