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Waypoint Namibia - Majka Burhardt's climbing journey in southern Africa

Writer, climber and guide Majka Burhardt has a penchant for combining adventure climbing and travel to exotic destinations. She does this with a heart-felt emphasis on gaining an greater understanding of the places she visits and the people inhabiting them.
28/01/2010 - News Read more
Beth Rodden's long road to recovery, Part 2

by Beth Rodden

Happy New Year everyone! I hope that everyone had a wonderful time climbing, spending time with family, or doing nothing at all.

12/11/2010 - News Read more
Ice climbing and tragedy at the Bozeman Ice Festival, by Caroline George

Early last month, Petzl athlete and guide, Caroline George headed up to Bozeman to participate in the Hyalite Ice Breaker Ice Climbing Competition. As many of you may know, the event was marked by great tragedy when ice climbing legend Guy Lacelle was killed by an avalanche.

07/01/2010 - News Read more
Beth Rodden's long road to recovery

by Beth Rodden

Hello everyone! Sorry if this blog is somewhat short, I am still typing one handed, which makes for slow typing and not very much patience on my part.

22/12/2009 - News Read more
Adieu, Guy

We just learned yesterday that Guy Lacelle was killed in an avalanche during the Bozeman Ice Festival. This tragic news strikes at the heart of the Petzl family, adding to a overwhelmingly sad 2009. Guy has long been a close friend to all of us at Petzl, both in North America and Europe.

14/12/2009 - News Read more
A day at Pinnacles National Monument, by Ethan Pringle

Hello Petzl blog readers. Thanks for clicking on the link for my first blog… first?!? How could I have let this happen?!? I guess it’s just kind of in my nature to be a bit of a slacker. Sorry. But hey, better late than never right? It’s the thought that counts? Etc. Etc… Anyway I’ve been ramping up the PT on my shoulder lately and climbing more and more, so hopefully I’ll have some more fun stories to tell for ya’ll in the coming months about my vertical adventures!

08/12/2009 - News Read more
Jon Cardwell's annual Catalonian climbing pilgrimage

(Editor's note: While Jon's post is about climbing in Spain, most of the photos are of climbing during the previous French-leg of his trip. We look forward to future updates from this strong and inspiring Yankee abroad.)

19/11/2009 - News Read more
Early Season Ice, by Majka Burhardt

Majka is currently on her way to Ethiopia to work on her latest book project, but she prepared this post about getting ready for ice season. And to get you all psyched for the frozen medium, check out this video by Chris Alstrin, featuring Majka and Audrey Gariepy, both Petzl athletes.

24/11/2009 - News Read more
TIKKA² contest - The Game has begun

And it's on! The TIKKA² - The Power of Light contest has begun! We've received the first submissions and they're now onliine. Judging from those on the site right now, it's going to be hard for the jury to make a final decision!

09/11/2009 - Product news Read more
Joe Kinder living in up in Europe

Text & photos by Joe Kinder

30/10/2009 - News Read more