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    Avalanche at Saint Christophe en Oisans in France
    19.04.2013 by Planetmountain in Alpinism

    Avalanche at Saint Christophe en Oisans in France

    The film of the avalanche of snow and rocks opposite the via Ferrata de Saint Christophe en Oisans in France.

    Safety Information: Petzl ZIGZAG mechanical prusik
    17.04.2013 by Planetmountain in Gear

    Safety Information: Petzl ZIGZAG mechanical prusik

    The French company Petzl has issued the following press release concerning the mechanical prusik ZIGZAG for arborists.

    Climbing Technology: the test results of Via Ferrata Sets with rope friction technology
    19.03.2013 by Planetmountain in Alpinism

    Climbing Technology: the test results of Via Ferrata Sets with rope friction technology

    Official press release from Climbing Technology concering their rope friction based Via Ferrata Sets.

    UIAA press release: Second wave of via ferrata set recalls within six months
    25.02.2013 by Planetmountain in 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 the languages of other countries concerned. On their websites a selection of manufacturers have already published the steps that need to be followed for the recalled products.

    Lab test of carabiners used at belay stations
    20.12.2012 by Emanuele Pellizzari in 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.

    Recall of all Civetta II Full-Body Harnesses and Vertigo 400 Alpindonna Climbing Harnesses
    02.08.2012 by Planetmountain in Alpinism

    Recall of all Civetta II Full-Body Harnesses and Vertigo 400 Alpindonna Climbing Harnesses

    To rule out any possible risk for the user, SALEWA has decided to recall some Civetta II full-body harnesses and Vertigo 400 Alpindonna harnesses as a precautionary measure.

    Climbing techniques: how to climb cracks #2
    09.06.2012 by Planetmountain in Climbing

    Climbing techniques: how to climb cracks #2

    The final three videos with Tom Randall and Pete Whittaker explaining the climbing techniques needed for getting up cracks: offwidth, gear and gear placements and taping.

    How to climb cracks
    08.06.2012 by Planetmountain in Climbing

    How to climb cracks

    The first three short videos to learn the art of climbing cracks, a useful tutorial which examines everything from finger cracks to how to tape up

    Planetmountain.com – the photo gallery online
    04.01.2012 by Planetmountain in Events

    Planetmountain.com – the photo gallery online

    Planetmountain.com goes online today with its Gallery, the zone dedicated to mountain photography, climbing, alpinism, trekking, and skiing, with currently more than 10,000 photos.

    Planetmountain in Outside top 10
    02.12.2011 by Planetmountain in Books-press

    Planetmountain in Outside top 10

    The American magazine Outside has chosen Planetmountain as one of world's best 10 climbing sites.

    Recall and substitution: Carabiner Salewa Salewa Hot G2 – series 02 11 and 03 11
    28.07.2011 by Planetmountain in Alpinism

    Recall and substitution: Carabiner Salewa Salewa Hot G2 – series 02 11 and 03 11

    Salewa has emitted a recall and substition for the carabiner Salewa Hot G2 Bent colour 0999/ red Article Code: 1557 – limited to the serial numbers 02 11 and 03 11

    Petzl GRIGRI 2 recall for replacement
    21.06.2011 by Planetmountain in 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.

    Campus board advice from the British Mountaineering Council
    12.04.2011 by Planetmountain in Climbing

    Campus board advice from the British Mountaineering Council

    The British Mountaineering Council has issued important Campus Board advice aimed primarily at children and teenagers.

    Snow safety, avalanche awareness courses in Austria

    Snow safety, avalanche awareness courses in Austria

    Registration is now online for the Austrian winter "Snow & Avalanche Awareness Camps" aimed at off-piste skiers and and snowboarders.

    ISPO Munich 2009. What crisis?
    10.02.2009 by Planetmountain in Events

    ISPO Munich 2009. What crisis?

    Last Wednesday the ISPO Winter 2009, the largest outdoor trade show in the world, drew to a successful end for both exhibitors and visitors. In the following article we attempt to analyse the current state of new products and the "anti-crisis" trend.

    Outdoordays Garda Trentino: Experiences for all
    15.05.2008 by PlanetMountain in ------

    Outdoordays Garda Trentino: Experiences for all

    From 23 to 25 May 2008 the Garda Trentino will host the Outdoordays, the open-air trade fair for everyone to test gear and participate in outdoor activities.

    European OutDoor trade fair remains in Friedrichshafen
    01.02.2008 by PlanetMountain in Events

    European OutDoor trade fair remains in Friedrichshafen

    On 30/01/08 the European Outdoor Group announced its decision to keep the OutDoor in Friedrichshafen, Germany, until 2013.

    Petzl SARKEN crampons recall
    18.09.2007 by Planetmountain in Gear

    Petzl SARKEN crampons recall

    Petzl has recalled all SARKEN crampon models.

    AKU Stone XCR
    05.07.2007 by Planetmountain in 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 by PlanetMountain in Gear

    Swift Jacket Mountain Hardwear

    Simple, functional, lightweight and robust Gore-tex Paclite jacket.

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