Self-Powered Kilian Jornet Conquers All 82 4,000-Meter Alps Peaks in 19 Days In a superhuman feat of endurance and mountaineering skill, Spanish ultrarunner Kilian Jornet has climbed all 82 of the 4,000-meter peaks in the Alps in just 19 days. The self-powered journey, which Jornet called “Alpine Connections,” involved running, climbing, and cycling between peaks without mechanical assistance. Jornet began his adventure on August 15th at Piz Bernina in Switzerland and concluded […] Climbing CragBrains | September 2, 2024 0 Comments
Audi Italy Director Fabrizio Longo Dies in Tragic 700-Foot Via Ferrata Fall Fabrizio Longo, the director of Audi Italy, tragically passed away on Saturday, August 31, after a 700-foot fall from a 10,000-foot mountain in Italy. The 62-year-old executive, known for his passion for mountaineering, was climbing the Cima Payer in the Adamello mountain range when the accident occurred. Despite his expertise, Longo fell near the 10,023′ summit while navigating a Via […] Climbing CragBrains | September 2, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Footage of Tourist Climbing Germany’s Tallest Mountain in Birkenstocks Goes Viral An unidentified tourist was captured on video climbing up the Via Ferrata to the Zugspitze wearing Birkenstock sandals. The video by German mountain guide Christian Hessing has gone viral on Facebook, with many commenters expressing their outrage at the reckless behavior of the tourist. Hessing is an experienced mountain guide and volunteer for the local mountain rescue. In his voice […] Climbing Julia Schneemann | August 29, 2024 0 Comments
Tragic Selfie Attempt Leads to Death of Czech Gymnast Natalie Stichova at Neuschwanstein Castle, Germany On August 15, 2024, the life of Natalie Stichova, a talented 23-year-old Czech gymnast, was tragically cut short in a devastating accident on Tegelberg Mountain in Bavaria, Germany. Stichova, known for her love of outdoor adventures, was visiting the famous Neuschwanstein Castle with her friends when the horrific accident occurred. Tegelberg Mountain is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts, offering […] Climbing Jack Bynum | August 27, 2024 0 Comments
Hiker Rescued After Unplanned Night on Colorado 14er After Work Colleagues Left Him to Summit Alone A solo hiker was rescued Saturday morning after spending a night lost on Mount Shavano in Colorado’s Sawatch Range. The man, part of a 15-person office retreat, became disoriented while descending from the 14,229-foot summit on Friday afternoon. Related: Could You Survive An Unplanned Night Out in the Mountains? Despite being part of a 15-person office retreat, the hiker completed […] Climbing SnowBrains | August 27, 2024 0 Comments
Taos Ski Valley, NM, Via Ferrata Trip Report: Taking Summer Adventure to New Heights Long after the snow is gone and ski crowds die down, some resorts hibernate, patiently waiting for snowfall. Summertime at Taos Ski Valley is hardly a ghost town. Especially for its Via Ferrata, which allows outdoor enthusiasts to take their adventure to new heights, far above Kachina Peak. Visiting Taos Ski Valley in the summer is like escaping through a […] Trip Report Aunika Skogen | August 26, 2024 0 Comments
33-Year-Old Hiker Dies on Bill Williams Peak Near Aspen, CO A 33-year-old hiker tragically lost his life after a fall on Bill Williams Peak, a prominent summit near Aspen, Colorado. According to the Pitkin County Sheriff’s Office, the incident occurred on Saturday afternoon, August 24. Around 2:13 p.m., emergency dispatch received a distress call about an injured hiker. The caller reported that the hiker had fallen between 50 and 100 […] Climbing Julia Schneemann | August 26, 2024 0 Comments
Michael Strasser Climbs the Seven Summits of the Alps The 771 Solo Run is a race that covers 1,400 kilometers and 34,000 meters in altitude, climbing the seven highest mountains in seven Alpine countries non-stop and without support in just seven days. The race consists of climbing Mont Blanc (France), Gran Paradiso (Italy), Dufourspitze (Switzerland), Vorder Grauspitz (Liechtenstein), Zugspitze (Germany), Großglockner (Austria), and Triglav (Slovenia). The 771 Solo Run […] Climbing Gregg Frantz | August 19, 2024 0 Comments
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