Simon Gietl Archives

The six big north faces in just two weeks - Roger Schäli in an exclusive interview

In an exclusive conversation with Roger Schäli, we talk about the North6 project and his future plans.

Details on the solo ascent of the Three Peaks by Simon Gietl

Details of the solo tour on the Three Peaks by Simon Gietl

On February 23 and 24, 2020, South Tyrolean Simon Gietl single-handedly managed the winter traverse of the Three Peaks. Here are details of his ascent.

Simon Gietl: First solo integral Tre Cime traverse in winter

The 35-year-old South Tyrolean Simon Gietl manages the first solo ascent of the winter traverse on the Three Peaks in the Dolomites.

Roger Schäli opens new heavy climbing route Airplane Mode on the Eiger North Face

Roger Schäli knows the Eiger north face like the back of his hand. Numerous first ascents in the monumental wall in the Bernese Oberland go to his account. His latest act ...

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Simon Gietl and Vittorio Messini: Three northwalls in 48 hours

The two alpinists Simon Gietl and Vittorio Messini set a new speed record. You climb the north face of the Ortler, the Grosse Zinne and the Grossglockner ...

Michi Wohlleben and Simon Gietl at the Drei Zinnen

Michi Wohlleben in an interview about his transgression at the Drei Zinnen

The German alpinist Michi Wohlleben and the South Tyrolean Simon Gietl realized the first winter ascent of the five peaks on the Three Peaks in March 2017 ...

Michi Wohlleben and Simon Gietl - Drei Zinnen

Spectacular pictures of the traversing at the Drei Zinnen

The German alpinist Michi Wohlleben and the South Tyrolean Simon Gietl realized the first winter ascent of the five peaks on the Drei Zinnen in March (LACRUX reported)….

First ascent by Michi Wohlleben and Simon Gietl at the Drei Zinnen

The German alpinist Michi Wohlleben and the South Tyrolean Simon Gietl realized the first winter ascent of the five peaks on the Drei Zinnen last weekend. The…