Die Schwarze Madonna

Eduardo Gellner , 52 min, Language: D - Climbing on rock and ice

Ines Papert is an alpine multi-talented climber on rock and ice. Near to her home village Berchtesgaden her biggest challenge till now is awaiting her, a first ascent on the Untersberg in the tenth difficulty degree: “Die schwarze Madonna” (the... more

Piolet d’Or 2012 (beyond competition)

Bertrand Delapierre (Frankreich), 30 min, Language: F/E - Alpine Documentation

Since the „Piolet d’Or“ exists as an award for extreme achievements in alpinism, there are also discussions, whether any awards should exist at all which distinguish a “best achievement”. After all, mountaineering with all its different challenges... more

First Ascent of the Mazeno Ridge

Sandy Allan’s climbing CV covers many outstanding peaks, amongst others Lhotse, Muztagh Tower, Everest and Eiger North face. In summer 2012 the Scottish mountain guide and his expedition partner Rick Allen were the first to reach the summit of... more