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VIDEO - Oule Waterfall Ice Climbing (V+, 5+) by Erwan Lelann - Petzl Promotion Manager

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...

21/12/2012 - In the field - Ice climbing - Videos Read more

Petzl Sales Rep Matt Lewis reports from the Bozeman Ice Festival

Petzl Sales Rep Matt Lewis reports from the Bozeman Ice Festival

We just finished up with the 16th annual Bozeman Ice Festival. Now that the crampons and tools have been sharpened, the gloves and boots dried, we finally have time to send off a quick update.

20/12/2012 - In the field - Ice climbing Read more

Jon Cardwell on RocTrip Argentina

Jon Cardwell on RocTrip Argentina

I just arrived in the States after a three week stint in South America. There were two plans laid out for this trip, the first being the 10th annual Petzl RocTrip.

11/12/2012 - In the field - RocTrip Argentina - Sport climbing Read more

Petzl RocTrip Argentina: More photos and a Big Thanks!!

Petzl RocTrip Argentina: More photos and a Big Thanks!!

By now calm has probably returned to Piedra Parada. The 1300 climbers have left, the winds have erased the footprints and the canyons no longer echo with the jangling of gear and the shouts of "Allez!" or "Venga!" After the 2012 Petzl RocTrip that took place November 22-25, what's left?

10/12/2012 - In the field - RocTrip Argentina - Sport climbing Read more

Test drive Petzl ice gear at an event near you

Test drive Petzl ice gear at an event near you

07/12/2012 - In the field - Ice climbing Read more

Petzl RocTrip Argentina: D. Benegas on his 1993 FA of Piedra Parada

Petzl RocTrip Argentina: D. Benegas on his 1993 FA of Piedra Parada

Damian Benegas, the famous Argentinian alpinist, has climbed some of the biggest mountains all over the world: in the Himalayas, South America, and Africa. Along with this twin brother, Willie, they have done numerous technical first ascents. Perhaps less well known is the fact that he was the first to summit the iconic 200-meter high Piedra Parada nearly twenty years ago via the route 'Sueno Lento", with his partner Pablo de la Fuente.

05/12/2012 - In the field - RocTrip Argentina - Sport climbing Read more

Petzl RocTrip Argentina: video and recap of the week

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

29/11/2012 - In the field - Multi-pitch climbing - RocTrip Argentina - Sport climbing Read more

Petzl RocTrip Argentina: destination Piedra Parada!

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.

23/11/2012 - In the field - Multi-pitch climbing - RocTrip Argentina - Sport climbing Read more

Petzl America Supports Greater Canyonlands Initiative

In early August 2012, Petzl America, along with 100 companies, signed a letter calling for President Obama to designate the Greater Canyonlands area a National Monument.

17/11/2012 - In the field - Bouldering - Canyoning - Multi-pitch climbing - Sport climbing Read more

The perfect holiday gift: a Petzl headlamp

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...

15/11/2012 - Product news - Mountaineering - Sport climbing - Trail running Read more