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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.
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.
Arthur Poindefert climbs 'Digital Crack' & plays cello on Mont Blanc's Grand Gendarme des Cosmiques
09/05/2025 - Alpinism
Arthur Poindefert climbs 'Digital Crack' & plays cello on Mont Blanc's Grand Gendarme des Cosmiques
French alpinist Arthur Poindefert has combined his love for music with climbing by playing his cello after repeating the famous 'Digital Crack' on the Grand Gendarme above Arête des Cosmiques on Aiguille du Midi in the Mont Blanc massif.
La Venta explores Colombia's El Penòn karstic plateau
06/02/2024 - Environment
La Venta explores Colombia's El Penòn karstic plateau
Luca Gandolfo reports about the new exploration project of the La Venta Geographical Exploration Association on the karstic plateau of El Penòn in Colombia.
Reel Rock 17
03/02/2023 - Climbing
Reel Rock 17
Reel Rock 17 will begin its global tour as of March 2023. The new season features Seb Bouin attempting to free DNA in the Verdon Gorge, Andrew Bisharat and Palestinian climbers in the strife-torn hills of Palestine, and Barbara Zangerl & Jacopo Larcher tackling Eternal Flame on Nameless Tower in...
Corrado Korra Pesce perishes on Cerro Torre / The climb, accident and rescue attempt. By Matteo Della Bordella
31/01/2022 - Alpinism
Corrado Korra Pesce perishes on Cerro Torre / The climb, accident and rescue attempt. By Matteo Della Bordella
The El Chalten mountain rescue has announced that there is no longer any hope of finding Corrado 'Korra' Pesce alive. The Italian mountain guide was hit by rock and ice high up on Cerro Torre along with his Argentine climbing partner Tomás Aguiló. Matteo Della Bordella (who with David Bacci...
Andrzej Bargiel’s K2 ski descent / The revolutionary use of drones in High Altitude Mountaineering
Andrzej Bargiel’s K2 ski descent / The revolutionary use of drones in High Altitude Mountaineering
A case study of the use of drones in the historic first ski descent of K2, carried out in 2018 by Poland’s Andrzej Bargiel
Valnontey - Cogne ice climbing ban to protect Bearded Vulture
03/01/2020 - Alpinism
Valnontey - Cogne ice climbing ban to protect Bearded Vulture
A temporary ice climbing ban has been enacted in Valnontey (Cogne, Italy) to protect nesting bearded vulture. The Gran Paradiso National Park commission and the Cogne mountain guides have produced a Decalogue aimed at protecting the local wildlife.
For Daniele Nardi and Tom Ballard lost forever on Nanga Parbat
09/03/2019 - Alpinism
For Daniele Nardi and Tom Ballard lost forever on Nanga Parbat
The news broke a short time ago that the search has officially been called off on Nanga Parbat for Daniele Nardi and Tom Ballard, the two mountaineers who have not been heard from since Sunday 24 February.
Nanga Parbat search for Daniele Nardi and Tom Ballard continues
05/03/2019 - Alpinism
Nanga Parbat search for Daniele Nardi and Tom Ballard continues
No substantial news from Nanga Parbat while the group of rescuers coordinated by Basque mountaineer Alex Txikon worked hard at searching the mountain for Daniele Nardi and Tom Ballard who have not been heard from since Sunday 24 February. Tomorrow the search efforts will continue
Nanga Parbat: Alex Txikon's team starts search for Daniele Nardi and Tom Ballard
04/03/2019 - Alpinism
Nanga Parbat: Alex Txikon's team starts search for Daniele Nardi and Tom Ballard
 The search continues for Daniele Nardi and Tom Ballard: Alex Txikon and his team were transported to Nanga Parbat today and immediately began reconnaissance flights on the mountain. The search operations will continue tomorrow, weather conditions permitting.
Search operation for Daniele Nardi and Tom Ballard on Nanga Parbat continues
03/03/2019 - Alpinism
Search operation for Daniele Nardi and Tom Ballard on Nanga Parbat continues
Alex Txikon and his team plus drones should arrive at Nanga Parbat base camp today to resume the search for Daniele Nardi and Tom Ballard, almost a week after the last contact with the two mountaineers attempting to climb the Mummery Rib in winter.
Nanga Parbat: still no contact with Daniele Nardi and Tom Ballard. Alex Txikon also available for rescue mission
01/03/2019 - Alpinism
Nanga Parbat: still no contact with Daniele Nardi and Tom Ballard. Alex Txikon also available for rescue mission
The situation has not changed on Nanga Parbat where, since Sunday 24 February, there has been no news or contact with Daniele Nardi and Tom Ballard who have been climbing the Mummery Rib. This morning - if permission to fly is granted - Basque mountaineer Alex Txikon should arrive at...
Pilots warn drones endanger rescue helicopter safety
02/09/2018 - Alpinism
Pilots warn drones endanger rescue helicopter safety
Marco Kostner, pilot of the Aiut Alpin Dolomites, warns of the dangers rescue helicopters face due to reckless use of drones in the mountains.
Climbing at Monte Terlago, Arco
13/08/2015 - Climbing
Climbing at Monte Terlago, Arco
Sport climbing at Monte Terlago, a beautiful gem in Valle dei Laghi (Arco - Trento, Italy). By Matteo Pavana and Valerio Ballardini.
Federica Mingolla climbing Tom et je ris in the Verdon
14/03/2015 - Climbing
Federica Mingolla climbing Tom et je ris in the Verdon
The video of Italian climber Federica Mingolla redpointing the beautiful testpiece Tom et je ris 8b+ in the Verdon Gorge, France.

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