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Planning a tropical climbing vacation this winter? Beware of those anchors!

Petzl America — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:58:49 +0100

Winter is basically here and it’s the time of year when people start heading off on climbing trips to warmer climes…particularly popular are those dreamy, tropical oceanside crags in Thailand, Vietnam, the Dominican Republic, etc. But before you go trusting those bolts and anchors, BEWARE!

Jon Cardwell's annual Catalonian climbing pilgrimage

Petzl America — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 19:05:29 +0100

(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.)

TIKKA² contest winners: Week 2!

Petzl America — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:50:36 +0100

The results are in for this week's winners of the TIKKA² - Power of Light photo contest! Below are the five images that received the highest score from the public between November 7 and 14. Winning photographers will receive a new TIKKA PLUS² headlamp.

Early Season Ice, by Majka Burhardt

Petzl America — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:28:08 +0100

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.

US -back in the game

Said Belhaj — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 09:49:00 +0100

running laps for the cameras on the classic "White Rastafarian".

Was this my 6th or 7th time in north America? I started loosing track... but hey, the amount of times is not at all important. The experience has been great every time and this one didn't let me down either.

Departure for Holtanna, Antartica

Sam Beaugey — Thu, 12 Nov 2009 14:41:00 +0100

Hi every body,

Just arrived in Cape Town yesterday.I have 20 days advance to my friends I will take a look around russian base before their arrival and hopefully get a chance to see the emperors pinguins then they should arrive the 2nd of december to go together to Holtanna Base camp.

You may have a look on our web site lineprod.ch wich is open since yesterday as well and be ready to enter the competition and win several really good prices.

TIKKA² Contest - This week's winners!

Petzl America — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:41:25 +0100

The TIKKA² photo/video contest has been live one week and we've recieved lots of great submissions. Congratulations to this week's winners!
They were voted on by the public (taking into account the number of stars awarded and the total number of votes) and each winner will receive a TIKKA PLUS² headlamp. Here are this week's winners:

The Power of Light

Liv Sansoz — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 20:21:00 +0100

Win your weight in Petzl gear.... this is now possible, thanks to the TIKKA² contest !

We made this fun video with Bertrand Delapierre, one of the video Jury.

Enjoy it and don't forget to play ! more here : http://contest.tikka2.com/home-jury.php

The video :

TIKKA² contest - The Game has begun

Petzl America — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:17:02 +0100

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!

TIKKA² Contest - Win your weight in Petzl gear!

Petzl America — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 17:20:46 +0100

To celebrate the international launch of the new TIKKA² headlamps, Petzl is organizing the 'Power of Light' video and photo contest. Show us what you do with your headlamp and you could win your weight in Petzl gear!

Joe Kinder living in up in Europe

Petzl America — Fri, 30 Oct 2009 17:23:20 +0100

Text & photos by Joe Kinder

PETZL en Margalef y Siurana...

Dani Andrada — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 22:34:00 +0100

Después de Slovakia de seguido a Rodellar y coincidiendo con Novato me hago con la 1ª de una vía suya a la izquierda de "Botanics" esta se llama "Voladores..."8b a confirmar

resumé

Said Belhaj — Tue, 27 Oct 2009 20:09:00 +0100

playing with my band TREQ -gnawa at the "museum of world cultures" at the Eid-El-Fitr party ending the month of Ramadan.

De Rodellar a Slovakia...

Dani Andrada — Wed, 21 Oct 2009 21:21:00 +0200

Rockin' out in Las Vegas: Passing the AMGA Rock exam, by Caroline George

Petzl America — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:39:21 +0200

Photos & Text by Caroline George

Part II: Rock Exam in Red Rocks, Nevada

Gettin’ Lucky in Kentucky: Petzl Joins the RRGCC at the Red River Gorge Rocktoberfest 2009

Petzl America — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 20:28:51 +0200

by Whitney Boland

Expedition Makalu (8463m) West pillar solo - final report

Ueli Steck — Mon, 12 Oct 2009 14:29:00 +0200

Since one week I am back in Switzerland. My frostbitten feet are getting slowly better and I have started again with my climbing work out. Every day life is getting back, slowly. Nevertheless: I need this rest badly. The Makalu has challenged me to the very end.

The expedition was a great success, although I did not reach the summit over the primarily planned route over the west pillar. The conditions on the normal route were already very difficult, so that an ascent over the west pillar was simply impossible.

Eiger - Memorable moments

Liv Sansoz — Sat, 10 Oct 2009 22:11:00 +0200

During the last couple of weeks, there have been some memorable moments.

At the end of september, perfect weather conditions allowed us to jump from the mushroom a few times, on the North Face of the Eiger.

It was amazing to BASE jump from a mountain with so much climbing history, and the entire experience of being on and around the Eiger for several days was really nice.

You can easily jump the Mushroom by taking the train to Eigergletscher and then hiking up to the west face in less than 2 hours.

Dreams of Verdon (from a hospital bed), by Sonnie Trotter

Petzl America — Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:10:31 +0200

Glacier blue limestone surrounds me, laced with long pink streaks (the color of wild salmon), the whole wall looking like melting candle wax. Python tuffas in every direction. A flock of birds glide overhead, their chirping echos off the walls soothes my nerves. Standing on two slippery slopers I reach up and drop two fingers into the most comfortable pocket on earth, as if it was molded from my very own hand. My chest vibrates with adrenaline, a controlled release, I look down to place my foot and a beam of sun catches my eye, a reflection bouncing off the bolt hanger 20 feet below.

Progression - A new film by BigUPproductions

Petzl America — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 09:55:52 +0200

Behind every breakthrough in the progression of climbing, there's a true story of doubt and determination, perseverance in the face of failure.

From boulders, to big walls, to competition podiums, the climbers at the top of the game share a commitment to do whatever it takes to achieve their vision. Featuring Chris Sharma, Tommy Caldwell, Daniel Woods, Adam Ondra, Kevin Jorgeson, Patxi Usobiaga, Johanna Ernst, Alex Honnold, Paul Robinson, Matt Segal, and more, in a film by Josh Lowell, Cooper Roberts, and Brett Lowell.