Nico Valsesia has succeeded in covering – by bike and on foot – the world’s largest positive difference in altitude: from sea level to the summit of Aconcagua (6963 m) in just…
Posts Tagged: Expedition
CMP to Conquer the Great European North
14 instructors from the School of ski touring and mountaineering of the CAI section of Venice and of the Venetian ski mountaineering group “COCAI” left on March 7 to
Interview With Liv Sansoz:
Expedion Means Emotion
Liv Sansoz: two time world champion, three time overall world cup winner…first time on MountainBlog!
During the intreview she talks about her last three expeditions and the particular situation in which she could combine climbing activity with disability. How? Listen to her story!
Michele Pontrandolfo New Land Explorer Ferrino Ambassador
Michele Pontrandolfo, a polar explorer of international standing, joins the team of Ferrino’s athletes, bringing in his extended experiences and record adventures to this Italian
Millet Extends the « Millet Expedition Project » Abroad
For six years, Millet has been involved in the human and sports adventure supporting projects of expeditions and adventures through the “Millet Expedition Project” and its
ZEMBROCAL EXPEDITION: Interview with Jeames Pearson and Caroline Ciavaldini
At the OutDoor Trade Fair 2013, in Friedrichshafen, we had the possibility to talk with James Pearson and Caroline Ciavaldini. The topic of the conversation? Their last Zembrocal expedition!
SNOWLEOPARD SKI PROJECT Skiing above 7,000 metres, five times…
An idea, a project by two climbers from Pragelato (Turin): Carlalberto “Cala” Cimenti and Alberto “Friky” Friquet, and achieved after years of dreams and research.
SALEWA: Polish Expedition to Makalu
In early April, SALEWA athlete Kinga Baranowska of Poland left for Nepal. Her goal is Makalu. Her first attempt to climb an 8,000er was not successful. Now, she is trying again together with her fellow countryman and partner, mountaineer Rafal Fronia.
PETZL: Sam Beaugey in Antarctica: a "Train kite" expedition!
This winter, Sam Beaugey and his friend François traveled to the “white continent” to attempt rock and mixed climbing first ascents on never-before-climbed summits. They completed an entirely self-sufficient 12-day traverse of the Holtanna Range via “train