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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
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