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VIDEO - Tuzgle - Climbing in Argentina June 8, 2010
On Petzl Crew's Blog
Bouldering - First ascent - Rock climbing - Video
November 2008, the swiss climber Nina Caprez with 9 french guys travels to explore a new climbing spot in Argentina : an Altiplano littered with boulders and crags nested at 4200 m of elevation under the Tuzgle volcano. The movie illustrates the daily life of the group in this unexplored wonderland. As days fly by, they realize that the true value of their discoveries is way beyond their expectations... One of the best bouldering destination of south america has been unveiled.
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First ascent Ganesh 8b+ in badami February 19, 2010
On Gérome Pouvreau's Blog
First ascent - Hardest redpoints - Rock climbing
VIDEO a climbing journey in Namibia January 28, 2010
On Petzl Crew's Blog
Big Wall - First ascent - Video
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. A few years ago,
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Progression - A new film by BigUPproductions October 5, 2009
On Petzl Crew's Blog
Big Wall - First ascent - Hardest redpoints - Multi-pitch - Video
Behind every breakthrough in the progression of climbing, there's a true story of doubt and determination, perseverance in the face of failure. [ Read more ]
Free ascent on the Eiger North Face September 17, 2009
On Robert Jasper's Blog
Expedition - First ascent - Mountaineering
The two professional Alpinists, Robert Jasper (Germany) und Roger Schäli (Switzerland) managed to finally freeclimb, redpoint, the famous "Japanese Route" on the Eiger North Face. The so called "Super-Diretissima" (5.13b/8a) is now the most challenging and demanding route through the famous 1800m North Face.[ Read more ]
Reel Rock Tour trailer August 24, 2009
On Petzl Crew's Blog
First ascent - Hardest redpoints - Rock climbing - Video
Check out the recently launched REEL ROCK Film Tour Trailer.Featuring Sender Films' new series for Nat Geo Adventure Channel, First Ascent.
And Big UP's newest release, PROGRESSION.
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Croitage de la muraille de Chine !!!!!! August 2, 2009
On Gérome Pouvreau's Blog
Bouldering - First ascent - Rock climbing
En juillet dernier Loic,Maud,Anne-Laure et moi somme allés faire un petit tour sur muraille de chine. Longue de 6700km de quoi faire de la conti jusqu'à la fin de ses jours!!!
Chaussons dans le sac, nous l'avons arppenté
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Piolet d'Or 2009 for Ueli and Simon April 28, 2009
On Ueli Steck's Blog
Expedition - First ascent - Mountaineering
Ueli Steck und Simon Anthamatten awarded with the "Piolets d'Or" 2009 together with two more first ascents of Kalanka and Kamet![ Read more ]
Le 3eme The Touareg April 9, 2009
On Michaël Fuselier's Blog
Bouldering - Expedition - First ascent
"Amer comme la vie, Fort comme l'amour, suave comme le dernier souffle"Voici à quoi correspond le rituel des 3 thés Touaregs.
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Piolet d'Or 2009 March 19, 2009
On Ueli Steck's Blog
First ascent - Mountaineering
As a real celebration of worldwide mountaineering, the Piolets d'Or
undertakes to its defend fundamental values. This revitalised 17th
annual event will bring together mountaineers from all four corners of
the Earth in a veritable festival.[ Read more ]
Audrey Gariépy: a mixed route on the Kwangde Lho, Nepal February 11, 2009
On Petzl Crew's Blog
Expedition - First ascent - Ice climbing - Mountaineering
In Mid-December, I flew to Nepal with Ines Papert (Germany), Jen Olson (Canada), Cory Richards (USA) and Chris Alstrin (USA). Our goal was to try to open a new route on the North Face of Kwangde Lho (6187m).[ Read more ]
500 words February 4, 2009
On Petzl Crew's Blog
Big Wall - Expedition - First ascent - Mountaineering
From The Alpine Briefs - issue 2Detroit auto executives, after making crappy gas-guzzlers that break down on the way to the crags, flew to Washington in private jets to beg for bailout money. A stampeding herd of mouthbreathers kicked off the holiday season of giving by trampling to death a Wal-Mart employee.
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greetings from a soaking wet Sweden September 11, 2008
On Said Belhaj's Blog
First ascent - Partying - Rock climbing
What's with all this rain? Just got an e-mail from Steve (McClure) saying it's been the same in England. Man, it's the first time in years that I decided to stay home in september and give some of the new crags and pojects a chance. But if
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Natural Games - the video September 5, 2008
On Petzl Crew's Blog
First ascent - RocTrip - Rock climbing - Video
From 25th to 29th of June.2008, the Natural Games in Millau (Aveyron - France) put together the most impressive outdoor' crazy athletes ! This
fusion of four universes gathered for the first time all the people of the outdoor community - climb, ride and fun...[ Read more ]
Respect For The Route Makers August 6, 2008
On Steve Mc Clure's Blog
First ascent - Zillertal
Who owns a route? No one owns the rock. Does he who prepares a line have any rite to be the first to climb it, or is it open to all?[ Read more ]