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Zelim samo da vas sve pozdravim. Kao ljubitelj planina veoma sam vam svima zahvalan na opisima a prvenstveno na slikama tih nasih planinskih ljepotica. Vama je mozda vec dosadio, ali i ne slutite kako vam zavidim na snijegu!

Hi, I'm considering climbing in the Alps around Easter time. I know this is out of season but is climbing possible and what are the conditions like? Can anybody recommend some suitable peaks? I want to climb something around Alpine grade AD/D. Most of my climbing has been done in Asia so my knowledge of the Alps is relatively poor unfortunately. I'm looking for something with relatively easy access with cheap flight connections (e.g. Zurich). ...

Hi,
I'm looking for Aiguille de la Belle Etoile (4354m) in the Mont Blanc group.
Does somebody know where it exactly is, or even on which IGN map it can be found?
Thanks for any help, Herbie

Three British climbers have been named who died on Mulhacen due to hypothermia.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/europe/4779564.stm

:o Im heading to Italy in June the 15th, to climb the Gran Paradiso, i have contacted a few hotels in the area, but they say they are closed, anybody know of a cool hotel to stay in Pont - Valsavarenche for a night.

we are headin upto the Refuge Vittorio Emanuele hut the next morning, so we thought a soft bed would be nice on the ...

hi all
I am looking for a climbing partner in Nepal in oct 06. my plan is to attempt trekking peaks that have minimal costs involved. If anyone is interested please let me know.
Cheers
Rob

Rinjani Trekking Info

There over 20 villages surround Mt. Rinjani and there are many routes up the mountain,

but the main access is from Senaru in the north and Sembalun Lawang to the east. The challenging three-day Rinjani Trek route from Senaru to the crater rim (Plawangan), down to the stunning crater lake then on to Sembalun Lawang, is considered one of the best treks in South East Asia. Those heading for the summit usually ...

Anyone know of a fairly accurate German on line weather forecast?

I use http://www.wetterspiegel.de but find they can be way out on temperatures.

I need one to get a view a few days ahead as I've got a bit hooked on winter hiking and would like to do a very short notice trip to Tegernsee later this month, but only if the weather is going to be suitable. Got loads of airmiles burning away in ...

Hi there,

I have plans for climbing in China this summer and I am looking to speak with anybody who has had previous experience planning trips and climbing within China (whatever type of climbing) - however, I'm particularly interested to speak with individuals who have had experience climbing in untouched areas establishing new routes.

Also, what is the best way to contact the Chinese Mountaineering Association? I am looking to speak with somebody about obtaining ...

I'm organizing an expedition to Aconcagua scheduled for December 22, 2006 to January 14, 2007 and for a share of the costs you can become a team member. If you have moderate climbing experience and want more information I encourage you to visit my site at http://www.adventureclimbing.ca

Brad