Waypoint Namibia - Majka Burhardt's climbing journey in southern Africa

Writer, climber and guide Majka Burhardt has a penchant for combining adventure climbing and travel to exotic destinations. She does this with a heart-felt emphasis on gaining an greater understanding of the places she visits and the people inhabiting them.

Adieu, Guy

We just learned yesterday that Guy Lacelle was killed in an avalanche during the Bozeman Ice Festival.  This tragic news strikes at the heart of the Petzl family, adding to a overwhelmingly sad 2009. Guy has long been a close friend to all of us at Petzl, both in North America and Europe.

Waypoint Namibia: Big Walls, Desert Mirages, and Perseverance in the Darmaland and Beyond

From Majka Burhardt. Check out her previous post here.

Petzl Foundation to Sponsor Access Pan America Conservation Initiative

Petzl is announcing a partnership with Access Pan America through a grant from the Petzl Foundation. Access Pan America is a newly established organization dedicated to protecting climbing access across the Americas.