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Thousands of dinosaur footprints discovered in Italy's Stelvio National Park
18/12/2025 - Environment
Thousands of dinosaur footprints discovered in Italy's Stelvio National Park
Italian photographer Elio Della Ferrera has discovered thousands of dinosaur footprints in the Fraele Valley in the Stelvio National Park, Italy. According to experts, the 'valley of the dinosaurs' constitutes the largest site in the Alps and one of the most important in the world.
Aiguille du Midi footbridge replaced after 70 years
12/12/2025 - Alpinism
Aiguille du Midi footbridge replaced after 70 years
After 70 years of service, the iconic 16-meter brige that connects the two summits of Aiguille du Midi in the Mont Blanc massif has been replaced by a new walkway.
US National Parks introduce $100 surcharge for foreign visitors
27/11/2025 - Environment
US National Parks introduce $100 surcharge for foreign visitors
A new provision by the U.S. Department of the Interior imposes a $100 surcharge on top of the entrance fee for foreign tourists to enter 11 of the most popular National Parks in the USA. The additional fee will take effect on January 1st, 2026.
Cargo drone trialled for mountain rescues on Mont Blanc
24/11/2025 - Alpinism
Cargo drone trialled for mountain rescues on Mont Blanc
The video of the French Gendarmerie PGHM Chamonix experiment using a transport drone to support mountain rescue teams in the Mont Blanc massif.
Janja Garnbret raises nearly €320K for charity
20/11/2025 - Climbing
Janja Garnbret raises nearly €320K for charity
During her year as Slovenia's 'Godmother of Sport', Janja Garnbret exceeded all expectations by raising nearly €320,000 to support young underprivileged athletes.
New climb on Cerro El Brujo (Andes) by Raimundo De Andraca, Diego Saez
06/11/2025 - Alpinism
New climb on Cerro El Brujo (Andes) by Raimundo De Andraca, Diego Saez
From 1-3 November 2025 the Chilean mountain guides Raimundo De Andraca and Diego Saez reached the south summit of Cerro El Brujo in the Chilean Andes, establishing a new route on this 4,460m peak.
First ascent of Kimshung in Nepal by François Cazzanelli, Beppe Vidoni, Lukas Waldner, Benjamin Zörer
30/10/2025 - Interviews
First ascent of Kimshung in Nepal by François Cazzanelli, Beppe Vidoni, Lukas Waldner, Benjamin Zörer
Interview with Italian alpinist François Cazzanelli, who on 20 October 2025, with Beppe Vidoni, Lukas Waldner and Benjamin Zörer, successfully completed the first ascent of Kimshung (6781m) in Nepal.
Carlos Soria summits Manaslu aged 86!
26/09/2025 - Alpinism
Carlos Soria summits Manaslu aged 86!
86-year-old Spanish mountaineer Carlos Soria has summited Manaslu (8163m) in Nepal. In doing so he has become the oldest person to climb an 8000er.