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Yosemite Big Walls by Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell
24/05/2012 - Climbing
Yosemite Big Walls by Alex Honnold and Tommy Caldwell
On 18-19 May 2012 Alex Honnold amd Tommy Caldwell became the first climbers to ascend El Capitan, Half Dome and Mount Watkins in Yosemite in less than 24 hours.
The North Face Kalymnos Climbing Festival 2012: the program, pre-registration and the video
08/05/2012 - Events
The North Face Kalymnos Climbing Festival 2012: the program, pre-registration and the video
On the road to the eagerly awaited The North Face Kalymnos Climbing Festival 2012, the great climbing meeting which will take place from 26 - 30 September on the beautiful Greek island which has become a second home to all climbers. Here is the detailed program, information about how to...
Grip, magic and boulders galore at the start of Melloblocco 2012
04/05/2012 - Events
Grip, magic and boulders galore at the start of Melloblocco 2012
Friday, May 4, 2012. After yesterday's inauguration, the ninth edition of Melloblocco kicked off officially today in Val Masino - Val di Mello, Italy. This is without a doubt the world's most important international bouldering meeting and today's both sunny and cloudy start, was marked by perfect friction for the...
The North Face Kalymnos Climbing Festival
17/04/2012 - Events
The North Face Kalymnos Climbing Festival
News about the highly anticipated first The North Face Kalymnos Climbing Festival which will take place on the Greek island from 28 - 30 September 2012.
David Lama frees the Compressor route… while Kruk & Kennedy's bolt chopping is hotly debated
23/01/2012 - Alpinism
David Lama frees the Compressor route… while Kruk & Kennedy's bolt chopping is hotly debated
Yesterday 22/01/2012 David Lama made the first free ascent of the Compressor Route on Cerro Torre, Patagonia. The news has been confirmed by David Lama's team. There are no further details but this update will certainly add fuel to the controversy which has followed the bolt chopping carried out recently...
Rock Junior 2011, a 10 year climbing celebration
01/10/2011 - Competitions
Rock Junior 2011, a 10 year climbing celebration
Saturday 1 Ocotber 2011. Boom of participants during the first day of the 10th Rock Junior at the Climbing Stadium in Arco. 207 athletes competed in the Under 14 Cup while 130 middle school students from Arco participated. Another 300 climbers are expected tomorrow for the Kid's Rock.
Red Bull X-Alps 2011: Andreas Frötscher, the great competition and a story about friendship
07/09/2011 - Competitions
Red Bull X-Alps 2011: Andreas Frötscher, the great competition and a story about friendship
Andreas Frötscher talks about the excitement of his Red Bull X-Alps 2011, the competition which took place last July and crossed the Alps from Salzburg all the way to Monaco. 864km by paraglider and on foot.
Kilian Jornet Burgada and Elizabeth Hawker win the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc
30/08/2011 - Competitions
Kilian Jornet Burgada and Elizabeth Hawker win the Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc
The ninth edition of the The North Face Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc was won by Kilian Jornet Burgada from Spain and Elizabeth Hawker.
Red Bull X-Alps ends with a bang
30/07/2011 - Competitions
Red Bull X-Alps ends with a bang
It was a spectacular end to the world’s toughest adventure race today with a close duel between two athletes sparring for second place. The Red Bull X-Alps finishes 48 hours after the winner arrives in Monaco.
IFSC World Championship in Arco a 10 day climbing celebration
14/07/2011 - Competitions
IFSC World Championship in Arco a 10 day climbing celebration
The IFSC World Championship kicks off in Arco and expectations for this great sport event are simply enormous.
Kahiltna Peaks West (Alaska): new route by Meraldi and Giovannini
20/06/2011 - Alpinism
Kahiltna Peaks West (Alaska): new route by Meraldi and Giovannini
On 24/05/2011 Fabio Meraldi and Diego Giovannini established a new route up the East Spur of Kahiltna Peaks West (3914m, McKinley-Denali mountain chain, Alaska).
Chris Sharma, new 9b at Oliana
06/05/2011 - Climbing
Chris Sharma, new 9b at Oliana
On the same day American climber Chris Sharma added another 9b to Oliana close to Lleida in Spain, Fight or flight, and climbed the 9a+ direct start Chaxi.
Mezzalama Trophy 2011. The race, winners and a renewed competition
02/05/2011 - Competitions
Mezzalama Trophy 2011. The race, winners and a renewed competition
On 1 May 2011 the XVIII Mezzalama Trophy was won by the international team comprised of Spaniard Jornet Burgada and the Frenchmen Bon Mardion and Blanc. The women's event was won by Pellissier, Pedranzini, Martinelli. The report and excitement of the great ski mountaineering marathon on Monte Rosa, by Lorenzo...
Mezzalama Trophy 2011: the great Monte Rosa ski mountaineering competition postpoined to Sunday
29/04/2011 - Competitions
Mezzalama Trophy 2011: the great Monte Rosa ski mountaineering competition postpoined to Sunday
The start of the XVIII "Mezzalama" has been postponed to 05:30 on Sunday 1 May
Adam Ondra, Chilam Balam video
19/04/2011 - Climbing
Adam Ondra, Chilam Balam video
Video of Adam Ondra working Chilam Balam at Villanueva del Rosario, Spain.
Adam Ondra, the Chilam Balam interview
14/04/2011 - Climbing
Adam Ondra, the Chilam Balam interview
Interview with Adam Ondra after his repeat of Chilam Balam 9b, the route claimed by Bernabé Fernandez in 2003 at Villanueva del Rosario, Spain.