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Piolets d’Or 2014

16th February 2014 | 0 comments

This year’s Piolets d’Or mountaineering awards are fast approaching, with a long list of climbers and internationally renowned alpinists hopeful of winning the coveted title. Held in Chamonix, France and Courmayeur, Italy from 26 – 29 March, the event celebrates the greatest ascents and mountaineering achievements of the last 12 months, with a jury of mountain experts deciding on those …

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Brits among teams awarded Piolets d'Or

7th April 2013 | 0 comments

The prestigious Piolets d’Or awards have just taken place in Chamonix and Courmayer and, in a break from tradition, all six shortlisted teams were presented with awards. Unable to choose a clear winner, the judging panel chaired by Stephen Venables cited the high level of all the six shortlisted teams and an interest in promoting diversity in the sport in …