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UIAA addresses Electromagnetic Interference in Avalanche Transceivers
15/01/2024 - Gear
UIAA addresses Electromagnetic Interference in Avalanche Transceivers
The International Climbing and Mountaineering Federation (UIAA) has issued the following comprehensive position statement regarding the critical issue of electromagnetic interference (EMI) with avalanche transceivers.
European Outdoor Group members vote to join Race To Zero
21/12/2023 - Gear
European Outdoor Group members vote to join Race To Zero
Members of the European Outdoor Group (EOG) have voted to make committing to a Race To Zero initiative by the end of 2024 a mandatory requirement of association membership. In a process that was open to all members, 88% of...
Precautionary recall of 3+ avalanche transceivers
16/05/2018 - Gear
Precautionary recall of 3+ avalanche transceivers
Ortovox has launched a precautionary recall of 3+ avalanche transceivers running software 2.1. Published below is the press release provided by Ortovox.
Grivel Twin Gate carabiner wins Compasso d'Oro - ADI
20/06/2016 - Gear
Grivel Twin Gate carabiner wins Compasso d'Oro - ADI
The Grivel Twin Gate carabiner has won the prestigious award Compasso d’oro ADI 2016, category Design for the individual.
SCARPA: recall F1 Evo and F1 Evo Wmn
03/02/2015 - Gear
SCARPA: recall F1 Evo and F1 Evo Wmn
SCARPA recalls F1 Evo and F1 Evo WMN from the market
The art of resoling a climbing shoe
29/04/2014 - Gear
The art of resoling a climbing shoe
How to resole a climbing shoe, a walking boot or mountaineering boot.
Safety Information: Petzl ZIGZAG mechanical prusik
17/04/2013 - Gear
Safety Information: Petzl ZIGZAG mechanical prusik
The French company Petzl has issued the following press release concerning the mechanical prusik ZIGZAG for arborists.
UIAA press release: Second wave of via ferrata set recalls within six months
25/02/2013 - Gear
UIAA press release: Second wave of via ferrata set recalls within six months
We have received and published the press release of the UIAA concerning the second recall in the last six months of Rope-friction Via Ferrata sets. We hope that in the near future this official press release will be translated in...
Lab test of carabiners used at belay stations
20/12/2012 - Gear
Lab test of carabiners used at belay stations
A sample of carabiners and quickdraws have been tested and analised by Emanuele Pellizzari at the Italian Mountaineering Club Gear and Techniques laboratory at Taggì di Sopra, Villafranca Padovana, Padova, Italy.
Petzl Newton harness: request for inspection
21/02/2012 - Gear
Petzl Newton harness: request for inspection
The French company Petzl has issued a request for inspection which concerns its Newton harness.
Petzl GRIGRI 2 recall for replacement
21/06/2011 - Gear
Petzl GRIGRI 2 recall for replacement
The French company Petzl has issued a recall which concerns its GRIGRI 2’s (D14 2O, D14 2G, D14 2B ) with the first five digits of the serial number between 10326 and 11136.
Petzl SARKEN crampons recall
18/09/2007 - Gear
Petzl SARKEN crampons recall
Petzl has recalled all SARKEN crampon models.
AKU Stone XCR
05/07/2007 - Gear
AKU Stone XCR
In our Lab we analyse the AKU Stone XCR, an approach shoe which combines light weight, durability and excellent grip for all types of terrain.
Swift Jacket Mountain Hardwear
14/12/2006 - Gear
Swift Jacket Mountain Hardwear
Simple, functional, lightweight and robust Gore-tex Paclite jacket.
ARC’TERYX winner of 2 Polartec®APEX awards
20/01/2000 - Gear
ARC’TERYX winner of 2 Polartec®APEX awards
The Canadian company receives two of the 20 APEX awards for the best products manufactured in Polartec®.