World Championships of Skimountaineering
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The World Championships of Ski Mountaineering are biennial ski mountaineering
competitions sanctioned by the International Council for Ski Mountaineering Competitions
(ISMC).
. The championship was held in Serre Chevalier
, France
, from January 24 to January 27, 2002. Prior the Italian Trofeo Mezzalama was held as "World Championship of Ski Mountaineering" with the classes "Civilians", "Soldier
s" and "Mountain guide
s" in 1975. Because the ISMC merged into the International Ski Mountaineering Federation (ISMF) in 2008, the next championships will be sanctioned by the ISMF.
Further venues of the ISMC World Championships were the Aran Valley (Spain) in 2004, the Italian Province of Cuneo
in 2006, and Portes du Soleil
(Switzerland) in 2008. The 2010 mastership will take place in the region of Gran Valira, Andorra
, and the 2012 World Championship in Schladming
(Austria). The World Championships are supported by the national organizations of the carrying out countries.
competition were added. The men's relay teams were of four racers and the women's teams of three. In the following years all relay teams were of four ski mountaineers. In 2006 the relay race was canceled because of bad snow conditions, and consequently there was no combined ranking. At the 2008 World Masterships a long distance race was added.
The national squads are often mixed with up an coming athletes of the "Espoirs"-level. Some nations do not have squads with enough racers for all disciplines.
Ski mountaineering
Ski mountaineering is form of ski touring that variously combines the sports of Telemark, Alpine, and backcountry skiing with that of mountaineering...
competitions sanctioned by the International Council for Ski Mountaineering Competitions
International Council for Ski Mountaineering Competitions
The International Council for Ski Mountaineering Competitions located in the Floridablanca 84 in Barcelona was part of the Union Internationale des Associations d'Alpinisme and responsible for ski mountaineering and vertical race competitions...
(ISMC).
History
The first official world mastership of the ISMC was carried out in the "International Year of Mountains" (2002), declared by the United NationsUnited Nations
The United Nations is an international organization whose stated aims are facilitating cooperation in international law, international security, economic development, social progress, human rights, and achievement of world peace...
. The championship was held in Serre Chevalier
Serre Chevalier
Serre Chevalier is one of the major French ski resorts. Located in the southern part of the Alps, close to the Parc National des Ecrins, in the Hautes-Alpes department of the French Alps, it enjoys a large skiing area and very sunny weather, boasting 300 days of sunshine a year...
, France
France
The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France...
, from January 24 to January 27, 2002. Prior the Italian Trofeo Mezzalama was held as "World Championship of Ski Mountaineering" with the classes "Civilians", "Soldier
Soldier
A soldier is a member of the land component of national armed forces; whereas a soldier hired for service in a foreign army would be termed a mercenary...
s" and "Mountain guide
Mountain guide
Mountain guides are specially trained and experienced mountaineers and professionals who are generally certified by an association. They are considered experts in mountaineering.-Skills:Their skills usually include climbing, skiing and hiking...
s" in 1975. Because the ISMC merged into the International Ski Mountaineering Federation (ISMF) in 2008, the next championships will be sanctioned by the ISMF.
| Medalist teams of the 1975 Trofeo Mezzalama | ||||
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 Renzo Meynet |
Osvaldo Ronc Osvaldo Ronc Osvaldo Ronc is an Italian ski mountaineer.Together with Renzo Meynet and Mirko Stangalino, he placed first in the civilian team category in the 1975 Trofeo Mezzalama edition, which was carried out as the first World Championship of Skimountaineering.- References :... |
Mirko Stangalino Mirko Stangalino Mirko Remo Stangalino is an Italian ski mountaineer.Together with Renzo Meynet and Osvaldo Ronc, he placed first in the civilian team category in the 1975 Trofeo Mezzalama edition, which was carried out as the first World Championship of Skimountaineering.- References :... |
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Angelo Genuin Angelo Genuin Angelo Genuin is a former Italian ski mountaineer and cross-country skier. He was born in Falcade.Genuin participated in the 1964 Winter Olympics and finished 24th in the 50 kilometres cross-country skiing event.... |
Bruno Bonaldi Bruno Bonaldi Bruno Bonaldi is an Italian ski mountaineer and cross-country skiing amateur of the ASC Ladinia Alta Badia.Together with Angelo Genuin and Luigi Weiss, he placed first in the military team category in the 1975 Trofeo Mezzalama edition, which was carried out as the first World Championship of... |
Luigi "Gigi" Weiss Luigi Weiss Luigi "Gigi" Weiss is an Italian ski mountaineer and former biathlete.Weiss was born in Vattaro. Together with Angelo Genuin and Bruno Bonaldi, he placed first in the military team category in the 1975 Trofeo Mezzalama edition, which was carried out as the first World Championship of... |
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Gianfranco Stella Gianfranco Stella Gianfranco Stella was a former Italian cross country skier who competed in the 1960s. He earned a bronze medal in the 4 x 10 km at the 1966 FIS Nordic World Ski Championships in Oslo.... |
Aldo Stella |
Leo Vidi |
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Willy Bertin Willy Bertin Willy Bertin is an Italian ski mountaineer and former biathlete.Bertin was born in Angrogna. Together with Felice Darioli and Lino Zanon he finished fourth in the 1971 Trofeo Mezzalama, and together with Darioli and Fabrizio Pedranzini, he placed third in the military team category in the 1975... |
Felice Darioli |
Fabrizio Pedranzini Fabrizio Pedranzini Fabrizio Pedranzini is an Italian ski mountaineer and former cross-country skier.Together with Willy Bertin and Felice Darioli, he placed third in the military team category of the 1975 Trofeo Mezzalama, which was carried out as the first World Championship of Skimountaineering.He also... |
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| "mountain guides" | |
Oreste Squinobal Oreste Squinobal Oreste Squinobal from Gressoney-Saint-Jean was an Italian mountain climber, mountain guide and ski mountaineer.... |
Arturo Squinobal Arturo Squinobal Arturo Squinobal from Gressoney-Saint-Jean is an Italian mountain climber, mountain guide and ski mountaineer. He is also director of the skiing school in his hometown.... |
Lorenzo Squinobal Lorenzo Squinobal Lorenzo "Renzo" Squinobal from Gressoney-Saint-Jean is an Italian mountain climber, mountain guide and ski mountaineer.... |
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Further venues of the ISMC World Championships were the Aran Valley (Spain) in 2004, the Italian Province of Cuneo
Province of Cuneo
ayr is a province in the southwest of the Piedmont region of Italy. To the west it borders on the French region of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur ....
in 2006, and Portes du Soleil
Portes du Soleil
Les Portes du Soleil is a major skisports destination in the northern French alps encompassing thirteen resorts between Mont Blanc in France and Lake Geneva in Switzerland...
(Switzerland) in 2008. The 2010 mastership will take place in the region of Gran Valira, Andorra
Andorra
Andorra , officially the Principality of Andorra , also called the Principality of the Valleys of Andorra, , is a small landlocked country in southwestern Europe, located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains and bordered by Spain and France. It is the sixth smallest nation in Europe having an area of...
, and the 2012 World Championship in Schladming
Schladming
Schladming is a small mining town in the Austrian state of Styria, that is now very popular with tourists. It has become a large ski resort and has held various skiing competitions recently. The shopping area has lots of cafes, restaurant and a variety of shops and caters well for tourists.As of...
(Austria). The World Championships are supported by the national organizations of the carrying out countries.
Ratings
The disciplines are rated by gender and age groups. In 2002, only single and team (2 racers) races were held and rated, added with a combined ranking. At the 2004 championship a relay event and a vertical raceVertical race
A Vertical Race is a special kind of ski mountaineering without the typical downhill skiing after ascending. At the mountain running and climbing passages the runners have to carry their skis in their backpacks...
competition were added. The men's relay teams were of four racers and the women's teams of three. In the following years all relay teams were of four ski mountaineers. In 2006 the relay race was canceled because of bad snow conditions, and consequently there was no combined ranking. At the 2008 World Masterships a long distance race was added.
The national squads are often mixed with up an coming athletes of the "Espoirs"-level. Some nations do not have squads with enough racers for all disciplines.
Medalist nations and disciplines
(by point-awarding system)| year | venue | 1. | 2. | 3. | disciplines | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| single | team | combination | relay | vertical race | long distance | |||||
| 1st 2002 | Serre Chevalier, FRA France The French Republic , The French Republic , The French Republic , (commonly known as France , is a unitary semi-presidential republic in Western Europe with several overseas territories and islands located on other continents and in the Indian, Pacific, and Atlantic oceans. Metropolitan France... |
 France |
Italy |
 Switzerland |
X | X | X | - | - | - |
| 2nd 2004 | Aran Valley, ESP Spain Spain , officially the Kingdom of Spain languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Spain's official name is as follows:;;;;;;), is a country and member state of the European Union located in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula... |
Switzerland |
Italy |
France |
X | X | X | X | X | - |
| 3rd 2006 | Province of Cuneo, ITA Italy Italy , officially the Italian Republic languages]] under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages. In each of these, Italy's official name is as follows:;;;;;;;;), is a unitary parliamentary republic in South-Central Europe. To the north it borders France, Switzerland, Austria and... |
Italy |
Switzerland |
France |
- | X | - | X | X | - |
| 4th 2008 | Portes du Soleil, SUI Switzerland Switzerland name of one of the Swiss cantons. ; ; ; or ), in its full name the Swiss Confederation , is a federal republic consisting of 26 cantons, with Bern as the seat of the federal authorities. The country is situated in Western Europe,Or Central Europe depending on the definition.... |
Italy |
France |
Switzerland |
X | X | X | X | X | X |
| 5th 2010 | Gran Valira, AND Andorra Andorra , officially the Principality of Andorra , also called the Principality of the Valleys of Andorra, , is a small landlocked country in southwestern Europe, located in the eastern Pyrenees mountains and bordered by Spain and France. It is the sixth smallest nation in Europe having an area of... |
Italy |
France |
Switzerland |
X | X | X | X | X | - |
| 6th 2011 | Claut, ITA | France |
Switzerland |
Italy |
X | X | X | X | X | - |
| 7th 2012 | Schladming, AUT Austria Austria , officially the Republic of Austria , is a landlocked country of roughly 8.4 million people in Central Europe. It is bordered by the Czech Republic and Germany to the north, Slovakia and Hungary to the east, Slovenia and Italy to the south, and Switzerland and Liechtenstein to the... |
External links
- Ski Mountaineering World Championship 2002, president of the UIAA Ian McNaught-DavisIan McNaught-DavisIan McNaught-Davis is most recognised nowadays for presenting the BBC TV series The Computer Programme, Making the Most of the Micro and Micro Live in the 1980s. However, he is also a well-known mountaineer and alpinist...