The first ascent of K2 in 1954 marked one of the high points in the history of Ampezzo mountaineering, but of course the story did not end there. In the years that followed, successive generations of climbers continued to explore and reinterpret the walls of the Dolomites, .while techniques, equipment and, above all, the very …
Rio Gere cliff offers climbing opportunities in Cortina d’Ampezzo. Long pitches and endurance are the characteristics of the Rio Gere crag. This beautiful cliff was initially equipped in the early 1990s by Diego Ghedina, also known as “Tomasc,” who saw the potential for opening a new climbing area in the Ampezzo territory. Diego later abandoned …
A great short climb in Cinque Torri, the Raponzole’s climb The Raponzole’s climb is one of the many beautiful climbs in the Cinque Torri area.In my opinion, it is truly a magnificent ascent, unjustly underclimbed. Despite the walls of Cinque Torri often being teeming with climbers, this route remains unknown to many. Via delle Raponzole …
The Caprioli Route A bolted route, the Caprioli Route, was opened in autumn 2021 by Simone Corte Pause “Scossa,” a member of the Caprioli Climbing Group, and my beloved niece, Eleonora Colli.The first four pitches were established from the bottom, while for the last two pitches, they chose to rappel from above to find better …
Climb the Los Angeles 84 is now more safe The Los Angeles 84 route, for those who are not familiar with it, is a magnificent climb on the south face of the Spalti del Col Bechei in the upper Val di Fanes, the gateway to the Kingdom of Fanes.Opened in the distant year of 1984 …
Wolkenreise on Cadini di Misurina: a wonderful bolted route Wolkenreise is the name chosen by the first ascensionists for this short but truly beautiful alpine sport climb that makes its way up the west face of Pilastro di Misurina in the Cadini Group of the Dolomites. It isn’t a new route, in fact it was established …