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 A Winter Ascent of Bellavista
At some point, between millions of raindrops, the third, and the fourth beer, we speak about the aims for the upcoming winter. Martin, with a big smile from one ear to the next, suggests trying ourselves in the Bellavista on the Cima Ovest ... and I cannot help but think he is crazy, or at least drunk.  China - Ice Paradise
Many places in the world claim to be the ice climbers paradise, and even though I'm from Norway, which has some of the longest and most difficult waterfalls in the world, with routes up to 800 meters long, I must say that coming to China and finding several hundred ice walls of varying levels within 2 hours walk from your guesthouse is enough to take your breath away.  Gladiators and Clowns d'Or
I don’t believe in awards for alpinism, much less trophies or titles presented by the public or the media. At the ceremony I could see and feel the competitive spirit created and fueled by the event’s organizers.  First ascents in the Changping Goa Valley
In October 2006, Alpinists Ben Clark and Josh Butson ventured to the Quonglai Mountains in Western China's Sichuan Province. They were inspired and encouraged by mentor Charlie Fowler to quest for adventure and first ascents on virgin granite. The pair found what they were looking for and the adventure can now be viewed at: therestofeverest.com  The Future of the Himalaya
The weather was unseasonably cold and icy in Seattle as The Mountaineers climbing club on January 11 convened an expert panel accustomed to far worse conditions at much higher altitudes.  Winter Vacation in El Chorro
By Rob Pizem - This year has ended at an all time low: breaking my back, my father needing work done on his heart, and all over the world fellow climbers loosing their lives. On this note I decided to take a trip to El Chorro's tufa filled caves, multi-pitch wonders and perfect weather near the Mediterranean.  Does climbing guard against arthritis?
Osteoarthritis (OA) is no picnic: joint stiffness, pain, and swelling are all hallmarks of this degenerative condition, caused by the breakdown and loss of crucial cartilage. But can climbing — in particular the brutal stresses of repetitive use — cause it?  Petzl RocTrip - Kalymnos, Greece
They came by plane. They came by boat. They came by motorcycle. On October 25-30th climbers descended on the small town of Massouri in droves for the long awaited Petzl RocTrip on the island of Kalymnos.  Hidden Branches of Joshua Tree
Way out west, far from any big cities, there exists an enchanted rock forest surrounded by lanky trees that look like cheerleaders with outstretched arms, holding pom-poms. Coyotes run around at their feet, howling in unison at twinkling stars.  Whipped into Shape
“Aaaaaggghhhh!” I screamed in the loudest, highest-pitch squeal I could muster. It was a long exaggerated shriek that filled the valley, one that only a first-ever lead whipper of 30-plus feet could generate.  Travel-Climbing in the Boot
Italy is not only a land of orgasmic food and inebriating wines, but a paradise where climbing on quality rock and bathing in crystalline blue water perfectly accompany your cultural experience. The summer routine here is to enjoy remote rocks on white, sandy beaches and late-afternoon bouldering sessions, but also widen your cultural horizons with occasional museum visits.  Decking while Soloing
I static to a four-finger sloper, 15 feet off the deck. I’m on Kim Chi (5.11d), a 40-foot bulging face climb on pocketed tuff just uphill from the trickle of Malibu Creek. I’ve been climbing here for 15 years: I know the Beta to every route, have touched every pocket ...  2006 Arco Rock Master
Arco is a quiet, little mountain town of about 15,000 people, surrounded with falesie (crags) of all types. It has a kid park with miniature boulder problems, and is the home of one of the world's tallest outdoor climbing stadiums, home to the venerable Arco Rock Master competition.  Everest Weather Reports for Fall 2006
Daily weather reports for the Mount Everest region by Michael Fagin Photos courtesy of www.bergadventures.com Mount Everest, at 8,850m (29,035ft) above sea level reigns as the highest mountain on Earth.  To Austria with Love - Piz in Europe
Stepping off the plane, my back was tweaked and I was extremely tired from not getting enough sleep. The walk to the baggage claim was easy in the advanced and clean Munich airport. I collected my things and found my bicycle intact after being handled too many times. I quickly found Andy sitting at the car rental station.  Shirts-Off-Screaming High-Energy: The SENDFEST Recap
On August 11, some of the strongest climbers in the United States congregated in Salt Lake City at The Front Climbing Club, for SENDFEST. This was the second annual competition held during the Outdoor Retailer Tradeshow (an event attended by many of the country’s top sponsored athletes). Check out Dan Dewell's Sendfest Gallery  Back to the Project
In spring 2005, world champion ice climber Ines Papert, from Bavaria, Germany, took a 65-foot fall in the Dolomites. A huge flake had detached from the wall (with her pro in it!), severely breaking her leg. Four months later, with screws still fastened through her tibia, she visited Colorado to climb the most difficult ice routes in Vail.  Ready, Set, Wall - Teva Mountain Games 2006
Imagine an artificial boulder the size of a gigantic mushroom parked in the middle of Vail village, Colorado. Now, imagine a team of climbers ranging from 12 to 24 years old gathered in record high temperatures to challenge each other for a $16,000 overall purse. Event Gallery by Devaki Murch, Cody Blair, and Devin Balet  Hueco Tanks - Winter Dispatches
The 2005/2006 season witnessed everything from standard-setting first ascents and widespread development of new boulders to repeats of proud and stout established problems, as climbers settled into Hueco Tanks' guided tour policies and North Mountain user limitations.  Everest Weather Reports for Spring 2006
Get daily weather conditions and dispatch reports from Alpine Ascents International, International Mountain Giudes, and Mountain-Link. Mount Everest, at 8,850m (29,035ft) above sea level reigns as the highest mountain on Earth. |
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