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Villanueva and Hanssens conquer Cerro Torre via the Ragni route

Alpinisme Villanueva and Hanssens conquer Cerro Torre via the Ragni route

Sean Villanueva and Stéphane Hanssens took advantage of the perfect ice conditions in Patagonia to climb the legendary Cerro Torre taking the Ragni Route. For some experts it is the nicest ice climb in the world

December 30 2012,

 
Chloé deceased in the Alps

Alpinisme Chloé deceased in the Alps

We were just informed about the sudden and unexpected decease of Chloé Graftiaux in the Alps. She fell during the descent from the Aiguille de Peuterey. We support her family with all our hearts.

August 22 2010,

No K2 for Wim Smets

Alpinisme No K2 for Wim Smets

Nobody will get the K2 this year. Wim Smets failed in his attempt to reach the summit of the second highest mountain of the World. He won't be the first Belgian to climb the 8.611 meters. Not yet... He turned back between camp 3 and camp 4.

August 5 2009,

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Relive Alaska

Alpinisme Relive Alaska

In May 2010, Sam Van Brempt and Joris Van Reeth travelled to Alaska to climb Mount McKinley. On the 7th of June, Joris made a deadly fall of 250m while they were in the middle of an attempt to climb the Cassin Ridge via the Japanese Couloir. For his climbing partner, a completely different story began. A year after, Sam publishes a series of 6 video's about the trip. To understand, to explain or just to share their passion...

December 7 2011,

 
January 13 2009,