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Alimonta–Vidi on Castelletto Inferiore – Racing the Afternoon Storms
A fast summer ascent of the Alimonta–Vidi on Castelletto Inferiore: sustained Dolomite climbing, old pitons, route-finding and a race against the afternoon storms.
Andrea Colombi
3 days ago3 min read
Dos Idiotas on the Chli Bielenhorn
Sparse bolts, long runouts and beautiful Furka granite: a memorable day on Dos Idiotas, a 200 m route on the Chli Bielenhorn.
Andrea Colombi
3 days ago4 min read
Carè Alto – The Garbari Ridge
The fourth and final classic ridge of a mountain I have returned to for years: exceptional Adamello granite, a long alpine traverse and descent by the Cerana Ridge.
Andrea Colombi
3 days ago4 min read
The Dom – Long Days on Switzerland’s Highest Mountain
Two days at the Domhütte and a long ascent of the 4,545 m Dom: glacier travel, the Festijoch, retreating ice and one of the biggest normal routes in the Alps.
Andrea Colombi
6 days ago4 min read
Mont Dolent: a very direct Arête Gallet
A one-day ascent of Mont Dolent via a direct variation to the Arête Gallet: little sleep, 2,300 metres of climbing, perfect spring snow and a long ski descent.
Andrea Colombi
Aug 13 min read
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