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19/06/2026 - Alpinism
Balakun SW ridge in Indian Himalaya by Sean McLane, Vitaliy Musiyenko American alpinists Sean McLane and Vitaliy Musiyenko have made the first ascent of the unclimbed SW Ridge of Balakun (6,471m). The pair were in the Indian Himalaya with christian black, who was forced to turned around a few hours into the ascent. While it is unclear whether this was also...
16/09/2024 - Alpinism
Piolets d'Or 2024 announces "big list" of Significant Ascents The organisers of the Piolet d’Or mountaineering award have published the 'big list' of most significant and innovative climbs carried out in 2023. The honoured ascents will receive the Piolets d'Or 2024 award during the celebration at San Martino di Castrozza (Italy) from 8 - 11 December 2024.
02/11/2023 - Alpinism
New climb added to White Sapphine peak in Kishtwar Valley by christian black, Vitaliy Musiyenko, Hayden Wyatt From 5 - 7 October 2023 christian black, Vitaliy Musiyenko and Hayden Wyatt made the alpine style first ascent of 'Brilliant Blue' (850m, AI3, 80°, M7+) on White Sapphire peak (6040m) in the Kishtwar Valley in India. This is only the 3rd ascent of the mountain overall.
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