VIDEO - Oule Waterfall Ice Climbing (V+, 5+) by Erwan Lelann - Petzl Promotion Manager

VIDEO - Oule Waterfall Ice Climbing (V+, 5+) by Erwan Lelann - Petzl Promotion Manager

 Sometimes you find treasures right in your backyard. The excellent ice climbing conditions in the Alps last winter allowed for a rare ascent of the seldom frozen Oule Waterfall, near the Petzl Headquarters. From his office window Erwan Lelann, Petzl's Promotions Manager, had been scoping out the line as it formed. Finally on Valentine's Day 2012 he got his chance. And here's the video...
 
21/12/2012  - In the field  - Ice climbing - Videos Read more
Cerro Torre west face

Cerro Torre west face "Ragni route"

 After taking part in the Petzl RocTrip in la Piedra Parada / Patagonia,  Austrian climbers Guido Unterwurzacher and Max Berger decided to make a quick visit to El Chalten trying to climb something down there.
17/12/2012  - In the field  - Mountaineering Read more
Petzl RocTrip Argentina: More photos and a Big Thanks!!

Petzl RocTrip Argentina: More photos and a Big Thanks!!

 By now calm has probably returned to Piedra Parada. The 1300 climbers have left, the winds have erased the footprints and the canyons no longer echo with the jangling of gear and the shouts of "Allez!" or "Venga!" After the 2012 Petzl RocTrip that took place November 22-25, what's left?
10/12/2012  - In the field  - RocTrip Argentina - Sport climbing Read more
Petzl RocTrip Argentina: D. Benegas on his 1993 FA of Piedra Parada

Petzl RocTrip Argentina: D. Benegas on his 1993 FA of Piedra Parada

 Damian Benegas, the famous Argentinian alpinist, has climbed some of the biggest mountains all over the world: in the Himalayas, South America, and Africa. Along with this twin brother, Willie, they have done numerous technical first ascents. Perhaps less well known is the fact that he was the first to summit the iconic 200-meter high Piedra Parada nearly twenty years ago via the route 'Sueno Lento", with his partner Pablo de la Fuente.
07/12/2012  - In the field  - RocTrip Argentina - Sport climbing Read more
Petzl RocTrip Argentina: video and recap of the week

Petzl RocTrip Argentina: video and recap of the week

 Barely the Petzl RocTrip 2012 is over, we already have a video and the story of the week. Video: epic moments
27/11/2012  - In the field  - Multi-pitch climbing - RocTrip Argentina - Sport climbing Read more
Petzl RocTrip Argentina: destination Piedra Parada!

Petzl RocTrip Argentina: destination Piedra Parada!

 The Petzl RocTrip Argentina has started from the 22nd of November 2012 and runs until the 25th. Part of the adventure of a Petzl RocTrip is getting there and this year's event is certainly the proof. After  several days of travel, climbers from all over the world have been converging on the site of Piedra Parada in the middle of the Patagonian desert.  
23/11/2012  - In the field  - Multi-pitch climbing - RocTrip Argentina - Sport climbing Read more
The perfect holiday gift: a Petzl headlamp

The perfect holiday gift: a Petzl headlamp

 It's that time of year: the colored lights are going up, Christmas trees are getting decorated, the kids are making their wish lists...and you are shopping for the perfect gift...
20/11/2012  - Product news  - Mountaineering - Sport climbing - Trail running Read more
The free-climbing legend, Patrick Edlinger, has passed away.

The free-climbing legend, Patrick Edlinger, has passed away.

 Since Friday, November 16, 2012, the rock-climbing community has been fatherless. Thank you, Patrick, for everything you gave us.    
19/11/2012  - In the field  - Multi-pitch climbing - Sport climbing Read more
Lionel Daudet-DodTour: High voltage for the finish

Lionel Daudet-DodTour: High voltage for the finish

 By the end of November, Lionel Daudet will have probably finished his "Tour de France" by the boundaries of the country. Starting from the summit of Mont-Blanc the 10th of August 2011, "Dod" took over a year to strictly follow France's border. Month after month following the line only powered by his legs and arms, without ever being farther than a few meters, Lionel Daudet is now "the specialist" of the border. Guillaume Vallot and his brother Etienne, spent a few days tied on Lionel's rope while he was crossing the Queyras massif.
27/10/2012  - In the field  - Mountaineering Read more
RocTrip Argentina : update of informations and program

RocTrip Argentina : update of informations and program

 A few weeks before the beginning of the RocTrip, new informations on transportation, campsite and program are available.    Living on the ranch   Looking at a high number of registred climbers (>1000), in order not to overcrowd the climbing sectors it will be wise to take advantage of the full day light (05H00-22H00).  
21/10/2012  - In the field  - RocTrip Argentina - Sport climbing Read more
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