Dernières News

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...

23/01/2013 - Product news - Mountaineering | Sport climbing | Trail running Read more
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.

10/01/2013 - In the field Read more
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...

09/01/2013 - In the field - Videos | Ice climbing Read more
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

21/12/2012 - In the field - RocTrip Argentina | Sport climbing | Multi-pitch climbing Read more
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.

19/12/2012 - In the field - Mountaineering Read more
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).
10/12/2012 - In the field - RocTrip Argentina | Sport climbing Read more
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.

10/12/2012 - In the field - RocTrip Argentina | Sport climbing Read more
VIDEO - Petzl RocTrip Argentina teaser

The organizing team of the next Petzl RocTrip just delivered a teaser video. A 3 minutes 20 seconds tour to discover life on Moncada's Ranch, surrounding scenery and climbing potential in the Canyon "La Buitrera".

10/12/2012 - In the field - RocTrip Argentina | Videos | Sport climbing | Multi-pitch climbing Read more
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.

24/11/2012 - In the field - RocTrip Argentina | Sport climbing | Multi-pitch climbing Read more
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.

20/11/2012 - In the field - Sport climbing | Multi-pitch climbing Read more