Petzl statement on a special use of the Petzl Shunt
Tue, 10/01/2012 - 10:32 — Petzl News
Context:RECALL ALERT for inspection of all our SCORPIO via ferrata lanyards
Sun, 01/01/2012 - 09:50 — Petzl News
Extension of the product safety alert issued on May 13th 2011
Concerns all SCORPIO lanyards manufactured before May 17th 2011 up to serial number 11137****.
The relevant product references are: L60, L60 CK, L60 2, L60 2CK, L60 H, L60 WL, K29VF 1, K29VF 2, K29VE 1, K29VE 2, K29V 1, K29V 2.
Have you inspected your ABSORBICA energy absorber following the May 2011 inspection procedure?
Sat, 24/12/2011 - 11:34 — Petzl News
VIDEO - Caving in the Gouffre Berger
Thu, 22/12/2011 - 12:36 — Petzl NewsTeam Petzl retraces the steps of the first explorers (Joe Berger, Fernand Petzl, Jean Lavigne, Georges Garby, Pierre Chevalier...). Thanks to extraordinary images from the film “Siphon-1122” (directed by Georges Marry in 1962 and produced by Jack Lesage) relive the intensity of the first descent in this now well-known, must see cave.
Ice Climbing Season 2012: program, tips and information
Thu, 22/12/2011 - 10:31 — Petzl NewsAs winter is finally settling in Europe and other parts of the northern hemisphere, the first icicles start to appear, and the call of ice climbing can be heard. If the cold weather stays, it should not be long before the waterfalls turn solid and the first ice climbers show up. Numerous events are organized around the world and these are valuable occasions to test equipment, train, learn techniques, share information and meet with other ice climbers. Ice climbing is a serious endeavor and requires all the skills and precautions of mountaineering.
Tech Tips for Saint Nick
Wed, 14/12/2011 - 22:17 — Petzl News
Santa's job isn't without its risks. Just imagine working under serious time pressure, moving around on snowy roofs in the dark...
In Florida, "Santa Claus" was getting ready for the upcoming Christmas work rush and brushing up on his rappelling technique at a local shopping mall. But the exercise didn't go exactly as planned. Instead, this poor "Santa" got his beard caught in the descender. We still don't know if he ever made it down..
Tech Tips for Saint Nick
Wed, 14/12/2011 - 22:13 — Petzl News
Santa's job isn't without its risks. Just imagine working under serious time pressure, moving around on snowy roofs in the dark...
In Florida, "Santa Claus" was getting ready for the upcoming Christmas work rush and brushing up on his rappelling technique at a local shopping mall. But the exercise didn't go exactly as planned. Instead, this poor "Santa" got his beard caught in the descender. We still don't know if he ever made it down..
Mountain rescue: video from the IKAR CISA 2011 Conference
Mon, 12/12/2011 - 14:58 — Petzl News
The international IKAR-CISA conference took place at the end of October in Are, Sweden. Every year this international event brings together mountain rescue teams from all over the world.
The goal of the conference is to share experiences as well as different techniques and equipment in order to improve both efficiency and safety for mountain rescue operations.
Labor of Love : Maurice, founder of "GRIMP" search and rescue team in Belgium
Fri, 09/12/2011 - 16:49 — Petzl News
Maurice Levaux, 57 years old, is head of GRIMP, the hazardous environment search and rescue group in Aywaille, Belgium ("grimpe" is another word for "climbing" in French thus the acronym). GRIMP's creation and history are closely linked to a recent event. In 1997, during a club outing at the Sy/Ourthe cliff, one of Maurice's close friends was involved in an accident.
Kendal Mountain Festival 2011 - to the Summit
Tue, 22/11/2011 - 17:38 — Petzl News
By bringing 8500 people together The Kendal Mountain Festival in Cumbria reaches the summit of annual mountain sport events. During four days the passionate crew of about 200 volunteers served on a silver plate great moments of exchange with the men and women that inspire the outdoor community with their life.
