VIDEO - Rockin' Cuba, the latest movie from Baraka Flims

VIDEO - Rockin' Cuba, the latest movie from Baraka Flims

 Striking a subtle balance between a musical and a pure sport climbing movie, Baraka Films provides us with its latest gem, the fruit of many years of labor. The movie leaves no detail to chance; everything fits smoothly and seamlessly together. The movie's musicians accompany the climbers in an intricate dance that pushes the genre of musical films to new heights.
24/04/2013  - In the field  - Sport climbing - Videos Read more
Mountaineering and steep skiing: Liv Sansoz skis Chamonix's Aiguille Verte (France)

Mountaineering and steep skiing: Liv Sansoz skis Chamonix's Aiguille Verte (France)

 As a Chamonix resident, Team Petzl member Liv Sansoz takes full advantage of the valley's dynamic atmosphere for a skillful mix of climbing, mountaineering, skiing, paragliding and BASE jumping adventures. As February 2013 came to a close, snow conditions were perfect; the forecast was for blue skies and warmer weather due to a temperature inversion. Reports confirmed that the Whymper couloir was completely filled in and skiable without needing to rappel.
 
09/04/2013  - In the field  - Mountaineering Read more
VIDEO - Kilian Jornet - Summits of my Life

VIDEO - Kilian Jornet - Summits of my Life

 Kilian Jornet is superhuman. Some even call him an "ultra-human". He has won all of the major international trail running, ultra-trail, and ski-mountaineering competitions, and as of now plans to focus his time on a more personal project that combines the mountains, the great outdoors, and running.
02/04/2013  - In the field  - Trail running Read more
Monster ice climbs in Norway with Philippe Batoux

Monster ice climbs in Norway with Philippe Batoux

 Almost every year, Philippe Batoux goes to Norway to climb on giant ice-falls. With his team-mates, they are hunting for the rare ice-falls starting at sea level in the fjords. Here is the story of his last trip.
20/03/2013  - In the field  - Ice climbing - Mountaineering Read more
Ice climbing: the first Abisko Ice Climbing Festival an overwhelming success!

Ice climbing: the first Abisko Ice Climbing Festival an overwhelming success!

 The first edition of the Abisko Ice Climbing Festival took place from February 28 to March 3, 2013, in Sweden. Merja and Anders (founder of Arctic Guides), who created the event, opened the door to an exceptional winter wonderland for the many who attended, and provided a great opportunity to learn or to sharpen one’s ice climbing skills. During the four-day festival Robert Jasper, Team Petzl member, led clinics and demonstrations on how to properly scale ice. As a supporting partner, Petzl provided participants with all the right gear to enjoy ice climbing.
15/03/2013  - In the field  - Ice climbing Read more
New 2013 sport wallpapers

New 2013 sport wallpapers

 Seven new wallpapers inspired by our 2013 sport catalog are now available for download. Discover these great images along with our wallpaper gallery from the previous years on the Wallpaper pages of our website.
14/03/2013  - In the field  - Canyoning - Caving - Ice climbing - Mountaineering - Sport climbing Read more
A sweet winter in Patagonia with Sean Villanueva

A sweet winter in Patagonia with Sean Villanueva

   Sean Villanueva O'Driscoll recently left Patagonia after spending several months there with a group of friends. He was able to accomplish quite a bit, from sending projects at the Piedra Parada during the Petzl RocTrip to new alpine experiences on the Cerro Torre and Torres del Paine. Below, Sean recounts his recent adventures.  
11/03/2013  - In the field  - Mountaineering - Multi-pitch climbing - RocTrip Argentina Read more
VIDEO - Wowo, caving in Papua New Guinea

VIDEO - Wowo, caving in Papua New Guinea

 Whether in France, in one’s home country, or on an expedition to a faraway land, the desire to explore remains the reason why cavers cave. Certain cavers have the privilege of discovering new terrain, to be the first to set foot in uncharted territory, to map and to name the formerly unknown. Here is a video of the Wowo expedition that took place in February 2012, in the Nakanai Mountains.
07/03/2013  - In the field  - Caving - Videos Read more
Petzl, the book!

Petzl, the book!

 Editions Guérin has just published a novel about a company and its environment, "From the deep, the Petzl adventure."
Co-authored by Sophie Cuenot and Hervé Bodeau, this book chronicles the Petzl adventure that started almost four decades ago.
From the founders to the environment in which the company grew, from passion to products, from success to family, Petzl’s story is told through eyes of the men and women who built the company.
06/03/2013  - In the field  - Caving - Ice climbing - Mountaineering - Sport climbing Read more
Granite party in Frey, Argentina

Granite party in Frey, Argentina

 Just after the unforgettable Petzl RocTrip in Piedra Parada, Argentina, a gaggle of climbers chose to stay in country for a while rather than head straight home. In order to "decompress", a dozen members of Team Petzl spent a few days in Bariloche, an ideal stop along the road back to Buenos Aires.
04/03/2013  - In the field  - RocTrip Argentina - Sport climbing Read more
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