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Mountaineering and steep skiing: Liv Sansoz skis Chamonix's Aiguille Verte (France)

Mountaineering and steep skiing: Liv Sansoz skis Chamonix's Aiguille Verte (France)

As a Chamonix resident, Team Petzl member Liv Sansoz takes full advantage of the valley's dynamic atmosphere for a skillful mix of climbing, mountaineering, skiing, paragliding and BASE jumping adventures. As February 2013 came to a close, snow conditions were perfect; the forecast was for blue skies and warmer weather due to a temperature inversion. Reports confirmed that the Whymper couloir was completely filled in and skiable without needing to rappel.

11/04/2013 - In the field - Mountaineering Read more

VIDEO - Kilian Jornet - Summits of my Life

VIDEO - Kilian Jornet - Summits of my Life

Kilian Jornet is superhuman. Some even call him an "ultra-human". He has won all of the major international trail running, ultra-trail, and ski-mountaineering competitions, and as of now plans to focus his time on a more personal project that combines the mountains, the great outdoors, and running.

02/04/2013 - In the field - Trail running Read more

Beth Rodden on moderate Spanish sport crags

Beth Rodden on moderate Spanish sport crags

While most climbers know by now that Spanish crags like Santa Linya and Oliana are sport climbing paradises for top-tier pros, I recently spent a month climbing in Spain and was pleasantly surprised to learn that there are many excellent crags that offer grades for every level of climber.

28/03/2013 - In the field - Sport climbing Read more

Alli Rainey blogs on her Great Alaskan (indoor) Climbing Adventure

Alli Rainey blogs on her Great Alaskan (indoor) Climbing Adventure

Denali. At 20,320 feet, it's North America’s tallest peak. Many climbers dream of summiting this impressive Alaskan mountain. Alas, not this climber.

21/03/2013 - In the field - Sport climbing Read more

Monster ice climbs in Norway with Philippe Batoux

Monster ice climbs in Norway with Philippe Batoux

Almost every year, Philippe Batoux goes to Norway to climb on giant ice-falls. With his team-mates, they are hunting for the rare ice-falls starting at sea level in the fjords. Here is the story of his last trip.

20/03/2013 - In the field - Ice climbing - Mountaineering Read more

Celebrating the 10th annual Moab screening of the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

Celebrating the 10th annual Moab screening of the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour

This year marked the 10th annual screening of the Banff Mountain Film Festival Tour in Moab, Utah. The small desert town, located between Canyonlands National Park and Arches National Park in beautiful red rock country, is a popular stop on the international film tour, which highlights the adventure of climbing, mountain expeditions, remote cultures, and the world's last great wild places.

18/03/2013 - In the field - Multi-pitch climbing Read more

A sweet winter in Patagonia with Sean Villanueva

A sweet winter in Patagonia with Sean Villanueva

Sean Villanueva O'Driscoll recently left Patagonia after spending several months there with a group of friends. He was able to accomplish quite a bit, from sending projects at the Piedra Parada during the Petzl RocTrip to new alpine experiences on the Cerro Torre and Torres del Paine. Below, Sean recounts his recent adventures.

15/03/2013 - In the field - Mountaineering - Multi-pitch climbing - RocTrip Argentina Read more

Ice climbing: the first Abisko Ice Climbing Festival an overwhelming success!

Ice climbing: the first Abisko Ice Climbing Festival an overwhelming success!

The first edition of the Abisko Ice Climbing Festival took place from February 28 to March 3, 2013, in Sweden. Merja and Anders (founder of Arctic Guides), who created the event, opened the door to an exceptional winter wonderland for the many who attended, and provided a great opportunity to learn or to sharpen one’s ice climbing skills. During the four-day festival Robert Jasper, Team Petzl member, led clinics and demonstrations on how to properly scale ice. As a supporting partner, Petzl provided participants with all the right gear to enjoy ice climbing.

15/03/2013 - In the field - Ice climbing Read more

New 2013 sport wallpapers

New 2013 sport wallpapers

Seven new wallpapers inspired by our 2013 sport catalog are now available for download. Discover these great images along with our wallpaper gallery from the previous years on the Wallpaper pages of our website.

14/03/2013 - In the field - Canyoning - Caving - Ice climbing - Mountaineering - Sport climbing Read more

VIDEO - Wowo, caving in Papua New Guinea

VIDEO - Wowo, caving in Papua New Guinea

Whether in France, in one’s home country, or on an expedition to a faraway land, the desire to explore remains the reason why cavers cave. Certain cavers have the privilege of discovering new terrain, to be the first to set foot in uncharted territory, to map and to name the formerly unknown. Here is a video of the Wowo expedition that took place in February 2012, in the Nakanai Mountains.

07/03/2013 - In the field - Caving - Videos Read more