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.
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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.
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Safety Information: Petzl ZIGZAG mechanical prusik
The French company Petzl has issued the following press release concerning the mechanical prusik ZIGZAG for arborists.
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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.
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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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The British Mountaineering Council has issued important Campus Board advice aimed primarily at children and teenagers.
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?
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
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
On 30/01/08 the European Outdoor Group announced its decision to keep the OutDoor in Friedrichshafen, Germany, until 2013.
Petzl SARKEN crampons recall
Petzl has recalled all SARKEN crampon models.
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
Simple, functional, lightweight and robust Gore-tex Paclite jacket.
