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Sébastien Chaigneau and Fernanda Maciel win the The North Face TransGranCanaria 2012 ultra-trail

Sébastien Chaigneau and Fernanda Maciel win the The North Face TransGranCanaria 2012 ultra-trail

The first ultra of the season, The North Face TransGranCanaria, is a good warm up for runners who compete all year long on the ultra-marathon circuit. This race, which covers 123km and 5500m vertical gain, runs from north to south across the largest island of the archipelago.

07/03/2012 - In the field Read more

Ice climbing: first ascent of Oule Falls in Crolles, France

Ice climbing: first ascent of Oule Falls in Crolles, France

Erwan Lelann, Petzl team manager, talks about ice climbing up Oule Falls, a line that rarely forms in winter, located high above both the Gresivaudan Valley… and Petzl’s worldwide headquarters! The ascent took place on Tuesday, February 14, 2012.

21/02/2012 - In the field Read more

Bishop

Cela fait maintenant 5 jours que nous sommes arrivés sur le magnifique site de Bishop (Californie).

15/02/2012 - In the field Read more

SPAIN AND USA

Before to talk about Hueco Tanks, I propose you a short movie about the Spanish Trip.

06/02/2012 - In the field Read more

VIDEO - Caving in the Gouffre Berger

VIDEO - Caving in the Gouffre Berger

Team 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.

22/12/2011 - In the field Read more

Ice Climbing Season 2012: program, tips and information

Ice Climbing Season 2012: program, tips and information

As 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.

22/12/2011 - In the field Read more

Stars Shining at Kendal

As a kid, in fact even as an adult, I looked up to the stars
of the climbing world. Then slowly, as you meet them you realise they are
actually normal people. It’s almost a surprise! Ben Moon is Human!

23/11/2011 - In the field Read more

Kendal Mountain Festival 2011 - to the Summit

Kendal Mountain Festival 2011 - to the Summit

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.

22/11/2011 - In the field Read more

TRIPS AFTER SLOVENIA's PART

Long time ago that I didn't put my ass on the chair to write something. I admit to be a lazy man, even thought I enjoyed my time in many places like Spain, Font, China and right now in USA.

10/11/2011 - In the field Read more

Emily Harrington on RocTrip China

Emily Harrington on RocTrip China

We are all back home now after the Petzl Roc Trip in the Getu Valley. There’s a lot to say about our experiences there. Almost too many overwhelming thoughts, memories, and emotions come to mind simultaneously, and it's proving difficult to form it all into a cohesive story. One thing’s for sure, however: we went on an adventure I doubt any of us will forget.

09/11/2011 - In the field Read more