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In January, 2010, the makers of the film 127 HOURS approached Petzl with a request. They wanted help tracking down the exact model and color of TIKKA headlamp that Aron Ralston wore during his ordeal in the Utah desert, around which the film is based (...)

The 5th edition of the guidebook for Kalymnos is now available. Written by Aris Theodoropoulos, the new version totally updates the latest developments of rock climbing on the magic island of Kalymnos.

Giving thanks to friends, family, customers, and coworkers. May your Thanksgiving holiday be safe and full of food!  Turkey photo by Steve Voght.  

It’s been a few months since my last post and I’ve been running into people at the crags and boulders who’ve been asking for updates. I’ve been getting a lot of questions from people who have themselves suffered labral tears. (...)

After spending two days climbing in the gigantic stalactite-filled El Chonta cave, the Petzl team took a rest day. They headed to downtown Taxco, navigating narrow, steep, and winding cobblestone roads in vans and busses. Starting at Taxco’s fa (...)

We have become aware of a prohibited and dangerous use of the QUICKFIX adjustable strap.

...Or: 10 Reasons to Visit Ten Sleep Next Season Positive energy was the name of the game in Wyoming's Ten Sleep Canyon this summer. With more traffic than ever before, it might have turned out differently, but somehow it seemed as though nearly (...)

In early 2010, Petzl welcomed Chris Blakeley as the new director of V.axess, the Petzl Institute. V.axess is a training, information and research department of Petzl, designed to bring together the ideas and aspirations of mountain, rescue, and ind (...)

Emily Harrington and the Artist's Proposal, Part 2Continued from The Artist’s Proposal, Part 1