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10/10/2008 redazione

Ottorino Mezzalama
Born in Bologna in 1888, Ottorino Mezzalama is regarded as the father of Italian ski mountaineering: thanks to him, the exploration of slopes and valleys also gained recognition, without this necessarily having to be geared towards the conquest of a summit.
03/11/2026 massimo

Riccardo Cassin
Non solo un mito, di più. Riccardo Cassin è uno dei nomi più celebri dell’alpinismo di tutti i tempi, le cui imprese negli anni ’30 lasciarono a bocca aperta gli specialisti dell’epoca.
03/11/2026 massimo

Andar per Sassi
Going to the stones with clear ideas, knowing what to look for and what you can find. But also to go by stone lightly, with a little bit of madness, because the stones are watching us from another world. The incipit of the opening chapter encapsulates the essence of this publication, which is to know the geological rudiments in order to be able to tackle hikes with a minimum of
28/01/2024 massimo

Emilio Comici
Born in Trieste (then not Italian) on 21 February 1901, Emilio Comici represents a milestone in the history of mountaineering and climbing. He began his sports career in the ranks of a multi-sports association, the "XXX Ottobre", ...
28/01/2024 massimo

Giusto Gervasutti
No frisson of joy. No thrill of victory. The goal achieved is already surpassed. I would almost say a sense of bitterness at the dream come true. I think it would be much nicer to be able to wish for something all your life, to strive for it all the time....
25/04/2024 massimo

Jean-Joseph Maquignaz

Jean-Joseph Maquignaz's mountaineering career has a striking beginning: he is a member of Jean-Antoine Carrel's team, committed to finding an Italian route to the Matterhorn, in competition with Englishman Edward Whymper, who is pursuing the first absolute ascent.

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