Film of Paul Ramsden and Tim Miller’s new route The Phantom Line on Jugal Spire
Piolets d’Or 2014
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 …
Brits among teams awarded Piolets d'Or
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 …