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🇫🇮 Yle Uutiset
National & Local

In this new Olympic sport, Finns could excel, says the organizer of the Finnish championship

Teija Laukka, the competition director for the Finnish ski mountaineering championships, highlights Finland's potential to excel in the newly introduced Olympic sport of ski mountaineering at the Milano-Cortina games.

Mar 21 • 06:01 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Association Against Ski Mountaineers: Who is Spreading Fear?

The German Alpine Club has accused three ski mountaineers of creating a culture of fear through their complaints about conditions in the sport.

Mar 18 • 17:16 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Hiking, 'trail running' and cycling only for them: mountain routes inspired by the pioneer of women's mountaineering

The article highlights mountain sports activities specifically designed for women, inspired by the pioneering achievements of Marie Paradis, the first woman to ascend Mont Blanc in 1808.

Mar 13 • 23:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Column 'In the Middle ...': Dramatic Rescue

A courageous climber risks his life to save a man who slips while scaling the Alpspitze, underscoring the unpredictability and danger of winter mountaineering.

Mar 12 • 10:53 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Paula, 57, climbed Mount Everest – training routine leaves one speechless

57-year-old Paula Strengell has successfully climbed eight of the world's fourteen highest mountains, including Mount Everest in 2019.

Mar 7 • 11:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Group organizes to take (only) women to the mountains

A group in Brazil called Mulheres e Montanhas aims to empower women through mountain sports while promoting sustainability and personal transformation.

Mar 5 • 02:00 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

The changing profile of tourists ascending Aconcagua and a deadly trap at altitude

Aconcagua has seen a troubling increase in complex rescues and fatal incidents involving unprepared climbers this season.

Mar 4 • 03:02 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
National & Local

Mendoza: a French tourist died during a mountain excursion

A French tourist died during a high mountain excursion in Mendoza, Argentina, after experiencing a medical emergency.

Mar 3 • 11:38 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Sports

Himalayan Hero: This Man Has Conquered the World's Tallest Mountain an Incredible Number of Times

Kami Rita, a Sherpa, recently set a world record for the most ascents of Mount Everest.

Mar 1 • 18:46 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Climbing all the highest peaks in the world in six months: 'Others took years'

Nirmal Purja, known as Nims, redefines mountaineering by summiting all 14 of the world's highest peaks in just six months, a feat that historically took years for others.

Mar 1 • 06:00 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Mountain climber dies after slipping on an ice slab in Sierra Nevada

A mountaineer died after slipping on an ice slab in the Sierra Nevada while hiking in Granada, Spain, despite emergency attempts to revive him.

Feb 28 • 20:50 UTC
🇮🇹 La Repubblica
National & Local

Three ski mountaineers in a crevasse on Monte Rosa: two rescued, the other is 30 meters deep

Three ski mountaineers fell into a crevasse on Monte Rosa, with two rescued and the operations for the third suspended until tomorrow.

Feb 28 • 15:40 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Scandal in Ski Mountaineering: The Abandoned

Two athletes raise alarms about misconduct in ski mountaineering, facing career risks and an investigation by the prosecutor's office.

Feb 28 • 09:19 UTC
🇬🇧 Mirror
National & Local

'Devastating' disaster film based on real events streaming on BBC iPlayer now

A disaster film about the 1996 Mount Everest tragedy is now available for streaming on BBC iPlayer.

Feb 28 • 06:00 UTC
🇩🇪 SZ
National & Local

Austria: What Lessons Can Be Learned from the Großglockner Trial

Following a court ruling where an alpinist was sentenced for negligence leading to a fatality, there is ongoing debate in Austria regarding accountability in mountaineering.

Feb 27 • 09:41 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Ski-Mountaineering: Alpine Club Relieves Sports Director

The German Alpine Club has suspended sports director Hermann Gruber amid serious allegations of medical malpractice involving ski mountaineers.

Feb 26 • 17:31 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Body of missing mountaineer found in the Sierra de Gredos (Ávila)

The body of a 52-year-old mountaineer from San Martín de Valdeiglesias, who was missing since February 23, has been found in the Sierra de Gredos.

Feb 25 • 12:05 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Velouchi: 'Who would have known that it wasn't a greeting, but a farewell'

The body of 74-year-old Tasos Anastasidis, a well-regarded mountaineer and president of the Piraeus Nature Club, was found in a ravine after a two-day search following a hiking expedition.

Feb 24 • 04:35 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

The 74-year-old mountaineer found dead in Velouchi

A 74-year-old mountaineer was found dead in Velouchi, Greece, after losing contact with his team due to adverse weather conditions.

Feb 23 • 13:22 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Body found in Velouchi - Investigating if it belongs to the 74-year-old

A body was discovered in Velouchi after extensive search efforts for a 74-year-old climber missing since Saturday afternoon.

Feb 23 • 10:55 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Velouchi: Desperate searches for the 74-year-old missing mountaineer - Drones are 'sweeping' the inaccessible areas

Search and rescue operations continue for a 74-year-old mountaineer missing in Velouchi for three days, aided by improved visibility and aerial drone support.

Feb 23 • 09:10 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

Luciano Capasso found dead in Saint Moritz. His brother accuses: "Searches never started"

Luciano Capasso, a 25-year-old mountaineer from Qualiano, Italy, was found dead after going missing during an excursion in the mountains of Saint Moritz, raising questions about the initial search efforts.

Feb 22 • 18:37 UTC
🇪🇪 ERR
Sports

French Ski Mountaineers Win Gold After Lighter Medals

The French ski mountaineering duo of Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet won a gold medal at the Milano Cortina Olympics in the mixed relay event.

Feb 22 • 18:16 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Fruitless searches at Velouchi for the 74-year-old missing climber

Search efforts for a 74-year-old climber missing since Saturday afternoon at Velouchi have concluded without any results, raising concerns among rescuers and family members.

Feb 22 • 17:59 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

A 63-Year-Old Mountaineer Dies After Falling on the Segovian Slope of La Bola del Mundo

A 63-year-old mountaineer has died after falling on the Segovian slope of La Bola del Mundo in Spain.

Feb 22 • 12:04 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Sports

France takes home biathlon and ski mountaineering golds on penultimate day of Olympics

France secured two gold medals in biathlon and ski mountaineering during the Winter Olympics' penultimate day.

Feb 22 • 10:01 UTC
🇫🇮 Ilta-Sanomat
National & Local

Paula, 57, ran out of supplemental oxygen on Mount Everest – then she understood why some choose to sit down and die there

A 57-year-old grandmother, Paula Strengell, reflects on her experiences climbing some of the world's highest peaks, sharing insights from her near-fatal encounter on Mount Everest and discussing the mental and physical challenges of such extreme mountaineering.

Feb 22 • 07:12 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

Karpenisi: The phone rings but no one answers - The drama continues with the 74-year-old mountaineer

Search operations continue for a missing 74-year-old mountaineer in Velouchi, Greece, whose phone rings but goes unanswered.

Feb 21 • 19:41 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Velouchi: The search for the 74-year-old mountaineer halted due to bad weather

Search efforts for a 74-year-old mountaineer in Velouchi have been suspended due to inclement weather conditions.

Feb 21 • 18:34 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

Olympic Games 2026: "We hope this will help our sport grow and that the Olympic adventure will continue," say gold medalists Harrop and Anselmet.

French athletes Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet have won gold in the mixed relay at the 2026 Olympics, complementing their individual silver and bronze medals.

Feb 21 • 15:31 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

2026 Olympics: thanks to a dream day, France leaps in the medal table

France has risen to fourth place in the medal standings at the 2026 Olympics after winning two gold medals in ski mountaineering and biathlon.

Feb 21 • 14:26 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Sports

2026 Olympics: French duo Harrop and Anselmet champions in mixed relay ski mountaineering

Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet won gold in the mixed relay ski mountaineering event at the 2026 Olympics.

Feb 21 • 13:25 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Sports

France's Harrop and Anselmet win gold at Olympic ski mountaineering mixed relay

French athletes Emily Harrop and Thibault Anselmet won gold in the mixed relay event of Olympic ski mountaineering in Bormio, Italy.

Feb 21 • 13:11 UTC
🇨🇿 Seznam Zprávy
National & Local

Ski mountaineering is a symbol of change

The article discusses ski mountaineering as a transformative sport and its growing significance in recent times.

Feb 21 • 10:30 UTC
🇵🇱 Rzeczpospolita
Sports

Ski Mountaineers: the Newest in the Olympic Family. Skis, Skins, and Tears of a Polish Woman

Ski mountaineering is being considered for Olympic inclusion, highlighting the challenges and past transitions of winter sports in the Olympic Games.

Feb 20 • 20:54 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
National & Local

Cardona and Alonso return for another gold after four years together and absolute fidelity after the serious accident: "I would have understood if she sought another partner"

Oriol Cardona and Ana Alonso, a ski mountaineering duo, aim for gold after four years of collaboration and unwavering trust, despite a serious past accident.

Feb 20 • 19:33 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

After abandoning his partner at the summit of the highest mountain in Austria, a climber sentenced to suspended prison for "involuntary homicide"

A climber was sentenced to five months suspended prison for the involuntary homicide of his partner, who died from hypothermia after he abandoned her at the summit of Grossglockner.

Feb 20 • 17:27 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
National & Local

Unrest in Ski Mountaineering: 'From a Sports Perspective, One is Dead'

Two ski mountaineering athletes address grievances within the federation and lose their status during the dispute, leading to a public indictment of the sport's director.

Feb 20 • 16:45 UTC
🇪🇸 El Mundo
Crime & Justice

Sentenced to five months in prison a mountaineer whose girlfriend died meters from an alpine summit: "She was inexperienced and he abandoned her to save himself"

An Austrian mountaineer was sentenced to five months in prison for negligent homicide after abandoning his girlfriend, who died from hypothermia while attempting to climb Grossglockner.

Feb 20 • 15:47 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
National & Local

Climber who left girlfriend to die frozen on mountain is sentenced in Austria

A climber in Austria has been sentenced for negligent homicide after his girlfriend died of hypothermia during a failed ascent of Grossglockner.

Feb 20 • 15:01 UTC
🇦🇺 ABC News AU
Crime & Justice

Man receives five-month suspended sentence after girlfriend froze to death

An Austrian man received a five-month suspended sentence for manslaughter after his girlfriend died of hypothermia while they were climbing the highest mountain in Austria.

Feb 20 • 13:58 UTC
🇩🇪 FAZ
Crime & Justice

Großglockner Ruling: She Died Alone in the Darkness and Cold

A court in Innsbruck found a mountaineer guilty after his partner froze to death on the Großglockner, highlighting serious issues in mountaineering safety.

Feb 20 • 13:50 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Crime & Justice

An Austrian climber convicted for the death of his partner, whom he abandoned during a climb: five months in prison and a €9,600 fine

An Austrian climber was convicted of manslaughter for abandoning his partner during an ascent on Austria's highest mountain, resulting in her hypothermia death.

Feb 20 • 09:41 UTC
🇪🇪 Postimees
Crime & Justice

Austrian Climber Found Guilty of Causing Girlfriend's Freezing Death

An Austrian climber has been convicted of manslaughter after leaving his girlfriend alone on Austria's highest peak, resulting in her death from exposure to the harsh conditions.

Feb 20 • 08:59 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
Crime & Justice

Guilty of homicide, the mountaineer who left his girlfriend on the mountain to get help

A 37-year-old amateur mountaineer was found guilty of negligent homicide after leaving his girlfriend behind on Austria's highest peak to seek help during a difficult climb.

Feb 20 • 08:47 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
National & Local

Parnassus: Successful rescue operation of two mountaineers

A rescue operation on Mount Parnassus successfully located and recovered two lost mountaineers who had been missing since Thursday evening.

Feb 20 • 07:58 UTC
🇸🇰 Denník N
National & Local

Day 13 of the Olympics: Why Marianna Jagerčíková Didn't Win a Medal for Slovakia? Foreign Commentators Praised Her Highly

On the 13th day of the Olympics, Slovak athlete Marianna Jagerčíková received high praise from foreign commentators despite not securing a medal in her event, ski mountaineering sprint.

Feb 20 • 05:29 UTC
🇮🇹 Il Giornale
National & Local

The debut of ski mountaineering is a burst of energy

The first day of the Winter Olympics features the sprint event of ski mountaineering, showcasing athletes' skills in a challenging course.

Feb 20 • 04:00 UTC
🇩🇰 DR Nyheder
Crime & Justice

Mountaineer found guilty in girlfriend's death on mountain in Austria

A 37-year-old mountaineer has been found guilty of negligent homicide after his girlfriend died of hypothermia while they were climbing Austria's highest mountain.

Feb 19 • 23:55 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Left partner on the mountain - sentenced

An Austrian man has been sentenced to five months probation for the death of his girlfriend, whom he left behind on a mountain while seeking help.

Feb 19 • 23:29 UTC

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