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19.04.2019

David Lama, Hansjörg Auer, Jess Roskelley: farewell to three great mountaineers

Hansjörg Auer, David Lama, Jess Roskelley have perished while climbing Howse Peak, a difficult and remote mountain in the Canadian Rockies. Initially reported as missing, their deaths have been confirmed by the parents of David Lama and Jess Roskelley. The loss of this world class trio of alpinists is unfathomable.
19.04.2019

Hopes dwindle for Hansjörg Auer, David Lama, Jess Roskelley

The authorities at Parks Canada have issued a statement in which three mountaineers, presumed to be David Lama, Jess Roskelley and Hansjörg Auer, have died in an avalanche on Howse Peak in Canada.
18.04.2019

David Lama and Hansjörg Auer missing in Canada

According to the Austrian newspaper Tiroler Tageszeitung, Austrian alpinists David Lama and Hansjörg Auer are reported missing after an avalanche in the Rocky Mountains in Canada.
18.04.2019

Ice climbing in Val Pramper, Dolomites: new mixed route La Piccola Sgualdrina

In January 2019 Francesco Fazzi and Matteo Pilon made the first ascent of La Piccola Sgualdrina (130m M8 WI5 III), a new mixed route up in Val Pramper, Dolomites, immediately next to the famous icefall Gran Dama. Fazzi, a mountain guide from Val di Zoldo, reports.

HIGHLIGHTS this weekThe biggest climbing news and mountaineering highlights

Via Ferrata /TREKKING

Scala del Minighel and Tofana di Rozes circuit
Dolomites, Tofane
Scala del Minighel and Tofana di Rozes circuit
Dolomites, Tofane
Via Ferrata Cesco Tomaselli
Dolomites, Fanis
Via Ferrata del Vajont - Via ferrata della Memoria
Dolomites, Dolomiti Bellunesi
Sentiero delle Scalette
Dolomites, Tre Cime di Lavaredo

Rock climbing /ROCK

L'Ora del Garda
Brescia and Garda pre-Alps, Valle del Sarca
Umbras
Sardinia, Supramonte
L'Uovo di Colombo
Val Adige, Brentino
Sul filo della notte - Sur le fil de la nuit
Morocco, High Atlas
Neolit
Dolomites, Puez-Odle

Ice climbing/ ICE

Ultimo Minuto
Dolomites, Val Gardena-Vallunga
Mehr denn je Hintersee
Tauern Alps, High Tauern
Tsunami
Canada, Columbia Icefield
Shampoo Dry
Western Alps, Valle di Champorcher
Spirito di adattamento
Western Alps, Mont Blanc

Walking / TREKKING

Tre Cime di Lavaredo
Dolomites, Tre Cime di Lavaredo
Corno Grande, western summit via Calderone glacier
Central Apennines, Gran Sasso
The Wolves Trek
Western Alps, Maritime Alps
Sas de Putia circular walk
Dolomites, Odle - Puez
Val dei Chenopi - Plätzwiese - Carbonin
Dolomites, Sexten Dolomites

Recent / news

Felipe Camargo battles his way up El bon combat 9b21.04.2019
David Lama, Hansjörg Auer, Jess Roskelley: farewell to three great mountaineers19.04.2019
Hopes dwindle for Hansjörg Auer, David Lama, Jess Roskelley19.04.2019
David Lama and Hansjörg Auer missing in Canada18.04.2019
Arc'teryx Alpine Academy 2019, last places available for upcoming clinics18.04.2019
David Lama mountain moments compilation 201818.04.2019
Ice climbing in Val Pramper, Dolomites: new mixed route La Piccola Sgualdrina18.04.2019
Gruelling Canyonlands crack climbed by Pete Whittaker, Tom Randall17.04.2019
Sébastien Bouin makes first repeat of Mamichula, Adam Ondra’s 9b at Oliana16.04.2019
Melloblocco... an end and new beginning16.04.2019
Slovenians supreme in Russia, Janja Garnbret and Jernej Kruder win Bouldering World Cup in Moscow15.04.2019
Climbing World Cup 2019: Boulder & Speed in Moscow14.04.2019
Dani Arnold, Martin Echser climb thin ice in Switzerland’s Schöllenen Gorge13.04.2019
Uncut: Daniel Woods climbing La Capella at Siurana12.04.2019

EXPO / Company News

The Boa Guarantee
17 aprile 2019
Boa Repair Kit
16 aprile 2019
La Sportiva Shops: Brand Stores in Trento and Pozza di Fassa
1 aprile 2019
Serbian trail runner Jovica Spajić joins the Team Ferrino
12 marzo 2019
CAMP joins Arc’teryx at the 2019 Alpine Academy
7 marzo 2019

Events / meetings

04.07.2019
Arc’teryx Alpine Academy 2019 at Chamonix

From 4 - 7 July 2019 Chamonix will host the Arc’teryx Alpine Academy 2019. This unique and highly respected event offers alpine enthusiasts of all levels the opportunity to improve their technical skills and safety knowledge mentored by mountain guides and pro athletes.
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