Search Results for: "Korra"
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Top Climber and Mountain Guide Korra Pesce Dies in Patagonia
He was struck by falling rock and ice while descending after climbing a new route on Cerro Torre
Gripped January 31, 2022 -
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Top Alpinist Korra Pesce Severely Injured and Stranded Alone in Patagonia
He was descending Cerro Torre with longtime climbing partner Tommy Aguilo
Gripped January 29, 2022 -
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Korra Pesce sessions the Grande Jorasses
Chamonix-based Korra Pesce has been at the cutting edge of alpine climbing in the Alps for years. This fall, he has […]
Gripped Magazine October 8, 2014 -
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Korra Pesce
Corrado “Korra” Pesce is one of the best climbers you haven’t heard of. The Chamonix-based Italian has been pushing the […]
Gripped Magazine July 7, 2014 -
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Opinion: Climbers Are Dying in Patagonia and It Seems Different Than Before
“Honestly, the frequency with which people die and the extent to which the mountains are decomposing within each warm weather window, amounts to climbing here feeling almost suicidal” – Jacob Cook
Brandon Pullan January 26, 2023 -
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Big 1967 Mixed Climb in the Alps Freed at M8+: “I Was Pumped!”
Les Drus has some of the most sought-after big alpine climbs in the range
Gripped March 18, 2022 -
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American Dies From Rockfall in Patagonia
John Bolte was rappelling after a successful summit of Fitz Roy when the accident took place
Gripped March 11, 2022 -
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Serious New Alpine and Mixed Routes Climbed in Alps and Patagonia
Technical and steep routes have been added to some of the world’s most famous mountain ranges
Gripped February 8, 2022 -
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Canadian Quentin Roberts Solos Torre Egger in Patagonia
It’s been a busy few weeks in Patagonia thanks to some good weather windows
Gripped February 3, 2022 -
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Five Rockfalls that Changed or Destroyed Climbing Routes
These are among countless geologic events that have changed famous climbs over the past few decades
Gripped September 21, 2021