mountaineering
Edu Marin on Eternal Flame: The next project remains a secret
We spoke to Edu Marin about the Eternal Flame route as well as the special constellation on site.
Keyword: Alpine
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mountaineering
Belay construction for multi-pitch climbing | tips
We show the advantages and disadvantages of individual stand construction techniques and the importance of the angle of the compensation anchorage.
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Accident at Cerro Torre: Corrado Pesce had an accident
41-year-old Italian climber Corrado 'Korra' Pesce has been seriously injured in an accident on Cerro Torre in Patagonia. He was climbing with Argentinian mountaineer Tomás Aguiló when a boulder and ice avalanche hit them both. Aguiló managed to dismount and alert the rescue. So far, however, bad weather has prevented the rescue of the badly injured Corrado Pesce.
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Charles Dubouloz: solo winter ascent of the north face of the Grandes Jorasses | Route Rolling Stones
The French alpinist has managed a spectacular ascent on the north face of the Grandes Jorasses. He is the first to succeed in winter ascent of the demanding mixed route Rolling Stones through the north face of the Grandes Jorasses - single-handedly.
mountaineering
Higher, faster, further - and younger!
At the age of 13 on Everest, at nine on the Aconcagua: Now and again, children and young people climb the highest mountains in the world. But: Does that really make sense at this age?
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DAV and Rother Bergverlag publish 100 guides | for free
Together with Rother Bergverlag, the German Alpine Club has digitized more than 100 Alpine Club guides with a total of 45.000 pages. Probably the most famous reference works in the Eastern Alps are now available for download free of charge.
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Rope or not rope? Backup options at full speed
What security options are there on a high-altitude tour? What are the pros and cons? Florian Hellberg gives an overview.
mountaineering
Trend reversal at K2: large commercial teams on the mountain for the first time
demanding and dangerous to be approached on a large scale by commercial providers. That seems to be changing now.
Climbing
Basic knowledge of pimples: types, standards and sizes
Pimples serve as a belay device and as a walking aid. But not all ice pimples are the same - completely different equipment is used at light full speed than for ice climbing. We take a closer look at the most important differences.
Climbing
Alpinist fatally injured on the Aletschhorn
On Saturday morning, August 14, 2021, a French alpinist fell while descending from the Aletschhorn over the south face. The rescue workers could only rescue the man dead.
mountaineering
Speed records in alpinism: why, why, why?
In the intoxication of speed at record times. Why do you do that? How high are the risks - and how can they be limited? Christian Penning spoke to four mountaineers about the subject of speed.
Climbing
Thunderstorms on the mountain: 5 tips to minimize risk
Thunderstorms are one of the greatest dangers on the mountain. What should you do if you are caught by thunder and lightning on the mountain? Five tips.
Climbing
Details on the accident of David Lama, Hansjörg Auer and Jess Roskelley
On April 16, 2019, Hansjörg Auer, David Lama and Jess Roskelley died on Howse Peak in Canada. John Roskelley, Jess's father, reconstructed the accident in detail using photos and GPS data from their cell phones and cameras.
Climbing
Fatal accident on Broad Peak: Kim Hong-bin
The South Korean high-altitude climber Kim Hong-bin, known as the man without a finger, had a fatal accident while descending from Broad Peak.
Climbing
Accident: Two alpinists froze to death on Monte Rosa
Two alpinists got into trouble this weekend in the Monte Rosa area. The two women froze to death, while the man was hypothermic and saved with frostbite.