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
Petzl RocTrip Argentina: Results of photo contests

Petzl RocTrip Argentina: Results of photo contests

 To celebrate the ten years of Petzl RocTrips, Petzl invited climbers from many countries to have a chance to participate to this year's edition.
Photo contests to win a ticket to the Petzl RocTrip Argentina happened in nine countries with local media partners. Congratulations, Thanks to all the participants, hundreds of great quality photos were posted and the judges had a hard time determining the winners. We are looking forward hosting the winners during the RocTrip at Piedra Parada, Chubut, Argentina from November 22-25 2012.
12/10/2012  - In the field  - RocTrip Argentina - Sport climbing Read more
VIDEO – Chamje Khola – extreme first descent of a Himalayan canyon

VIDEO – Chamje Khola – extreme first descent of a Himalayan canyon

 In the spring of 2011, the Himalayan Canyon Team made a first descent of one of the highest and most committing canyons on the planet: the Chamje Khola canyon. The film, by Laurent Triay, presents an historical achievement for both canyoning as well as for mountaineering in general. A new door has just been opened into techniques for descending difficult canyons in faraway lands.
18/09/2012  - In the field  - Canyoning - Videos Read more
VIDEO - Chris Sharma and Daila Ojeda are back in Céüse: bolting and extreme sport climbing

VIDEO - Chris Sharma and Daila Ojeda are back in Céüse: bolting and extreme sport climbing

 After several years of absence, Chris Sharma and Daila Ojeda have returned to Ceuse on a quest for new projects. This cliff has a special significance for Chris, as it was here, more than ten years ago that he did the first ascent of the inspiring line, Biographie (5.15a). This time, at the Face de Rat, away from the summer crowds, Chris found a new line to bolt.
05/09/2012  - In the field  - Sport climbing - Videos Read more
UTMB® 2012: 145 unforgettable hours

UTMB® 2012: 145 unforgettable hours

 The North Face® Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc® (UTMB®) took place from August 27 to September 2, 2012, in and around the Mont-Blanc range. This truly international Trail Running celebration brought together, as always, athletes, spectators, and volunteers who share the same passion. The 4 races, 73 nationalities, 6000 runners, 2000 volunteers and harsh weather conditions made for a truly extraordinary event.
03/09/2012  - News  - Trail running Read more
UTMB® 2012 Interview: Maud Gobert, 3rd place women’s category, talks about the CCC®

UTMB® 2012 Interview: Maud Gobert, 3rd place women’s category, talks about the CCC®

 It’s 10:00 a.m. on Friday, August 31, in the center of Courmayeur where the 1913 CCC participants started the 86km long, 5998 meter vertical adventure. Due to adverse weather conditions the course was modified, and followed the original path of the first edition. It rained throughout the entire race, and the summits even had a light dusting of snow. During the night temperatures dropped to minus 10 degrees Celsius.  
02/09/2012  - In the field  - Trail running Read more
Trail running - Dawa Sherpa wins the TDS at the 2012 UTMB©

Trail running - Dawa Sherpa wins the TDS at the 2012 UTMB©

 The 1464 brave souls participating in the TDS (Traces des Ducs de Savoie) took off on Thursday, August 30, at 7:00 a.m. in Courmayeur, Italy, for a 112km, 7150 vertical meter adventure. The winter-like conditions made the course especially difficult this year. Dawa Sherpa, Team Petzl member, was the first to arrive in Chamonix at 9:37 p.m., with a time of 14 hours 37 minutes. Lionel Trivel and Antoine Guillon crossed the finish line not too long after at 10:05 p.m.  
01/09/2012  - In the field  - Trail running Read more
VIDEO - Mountaineering – New route climbed in alpine style on Latok2, Pakistan

VIDEO - Mountaineering – New route climbed in alpine style on Latok2, Pakistan

 Mathieu Maynadier, mountaineer and Team Petzl member, tells us about his trip to the mountains of Pakistan. Antoine Bletton, Sebastien Ratel, and Pierre Labbre were also part of the team that climbed a new 2000 m high route in alpine style (M5, ED-) up the Southwest face of Latok 2, at 7020m. Full story below.
27/08/2012  - In the field  - Mountaineering - Videos Read more
Tips for maintaining your Petzl equipment

Tips for maintaining your Petzl equipment

 You can download the "Tips for protecting your equipment" PDF under the heading: "Our social and environmental responsibility" and at the "Le
03/08/2012  - Product news Read more
Trail running: are you ready for the UTMB to begin?

Trail running: are you ready for the UTMB to begin?

 The adventure that is the UTMB (The North Face® Ultra-Trail du Mont-Blanc®) is just around the corner. The world-renowned trail race will take place from August 27 to September 2, 2012, in the Mont-Blanc range. As with each and every year, for this year’s 10th edition, trail running enthusiasts will share magical moments together in an unbelievable landscape.
03/08/2012  - In the field  - Trail running Read more
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