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8 August for Human rights in Tibet: The Sad Smoky Mountains & Skyscrapers
07/08/2008 - Events
8 August for Human rights in Tibet: The Sad Smoky Mountains & Skyscrapers
On Friday 8 August at 13.00, at the same time as the Opening Ceremony of the olympic games in Peking, teams worldwide will light flares to demonstrate their solidarity for the Tibetan people and to underline their support for basic human rights.
Everest and Cho Oyu access closed until Spring 2008
12/03/2008 - Alpinism
Everest and Cho Oyu access closed until Spring 2008
Chinese authorities have closed access to Everest and nearby Cho Oyu, suspending climbing permits until 10 May.
XV Piolet d'or to Steve House and Vincent Anderson
13/02/2006 - Alpinism
XV Piolet d'or to Steve House and Vincent Anderson
On 10/02 in Grenoble the golden ice axe, the mountaineering oscar 2005, was awarded to Steve House and Vincent Anderson for their new route up the Rupal Face on Nanga Parbat.
NO-TAV protests in Valle di Susa
14/12/2005 - Competitions
NO-TAV protests in Valle di Susa
The Italian Valle di Susa is currently in the international spotlight due to strong opposition against the planned construction of the TAV, the high-speed railway line which is to link Turin with Lyon, France.
UIAA General Assembly 2001
30/10/2001 - Events
UIAA General Assembly 2001
The UIAA General Assembly 2001 was held in St. Johann, Austria on 11-14 October 2001.