The routes

Established ground-up in November 2011 by the Americans Chris Kalous and Jonathan Thesenga except for the crux pitch, Blow it up on the internet offers "near-perfect brown and orange rock with sculpted jugs, tufas and thin cracks, overhanging the entire...

Velocità Limitata is an interesting route which climbs good rock. The first section is more technical up a series of slabs via balancy climbing and few holds, typical for this area. In the upper section the holds become more generous...

In August 2011 German climbers Martin Schindele, Lukas Binder, Philipp Hofmann and Tobias Baur established Dreams of Youth up Tsaranoro Atsimo, Madagascar. The 700 meters were climbed ground-up and the pitches above 7c still await a redpoint ascent, with difficulties...

Great route which crosses the Grotta di Millennium at Cala Gonone in Sardinia. Established ground-up by Luca Giupponi and Maurizio Oviglia in June 2011 and freed by the duo in October 2011. Oviglia describes the route as follows: "Millennium bug isn't...

The route climbs weathered slabs up excellent rock and offers good protection throughout. The 11 pitches (+ 150m grade II and III scramble) were established in 7 hours.

Cose Turche was established ground-up by the two Italians Matteo Bernasconi and Davide Spini and follows almost logical series of corners and cracks which at first appearance didn't seem too overhanging". Some of the nine pitches await a redpoint ascent,...

Demanding route up spectacular rock which offers varied climbing from steep overhang to technical slabs, above an impressive voice in a wild yet at the same time relaxing environment.The route climbs an unnamed peak which forms part of Monte Coppolo...

Established over 11 days in September 2011, Hungarob Combination offers extremely varied climbing: steep slabs, vertical face climbing, cracks, terrible friction slabs, off-widths, chimneys... everything!

The route climbs straight through the yellow section, clearly visible from San Gaetano di Valstagna (Valbrenta). Momento Libero is pleasant routerecommended to those who want to climb off the beaten track. The route offers both technnicaly slabs and steep overhangs...

Bruderliebe was first ascended in summer 2011 by Hansjörg Auer together with his brother Vitus. Hansjörg described the route as follows: "Bruderliebe is 19 pitches long with difficulties up to 8b/8b+. I established it ground-up this summer together with my...

One of the all-time monuments to free climbing, the Salathé is perhaps the most logical big wall up El Capitan. Every pitch has its own story to tell and, as always in Yosemite, has its own name. Every pitch is...

Re Artù is a great 10 pitch route which ascends the isolated and beautiful south face of Punta dei Lastoi. The route is well bolted and the climbing is always interesting and sustained on solid rock.

Night falls on the Maritime Alps, the last light has been swallowed up by the surrounding mountains. We're snuggled in the warmth of out tent in a wild countryside, when man is no longer at the top of the food...

Via Rajëta was extablished ground-up with pegs and nuts and all belays have in-situ gear, although some need backing up. The route starts circa 10m to the left of the Via Hahn - Haupt and takes a direct line to...

Technically difficult and tiring climbing up vertical slabs, cracks and corners and at times friable rock. Established ground-up over three days, there are no in-situ bolts and the route is protected with pegs and trad gear only.

The normal route up the Dent du Géant is partially equipped with large ropes to aid the ascent and over the years it has become one of the great classics in the Mont Blanc range. Often crowded, never technically difficult...