Keyword: backup device

Edelrid is expanding its call to review the Mega Jul security device. All batches of the device must now be checked.

Edelrid calls for the Mega Jul belay and abseiling device from batch 04/20 to be visually checked for a possible defect.

Today we'll show you how to tie off the Petzl Grigri to have both hands free while belaying.

The Tyrolean mountaineering outfitter Austrialpin produces the popular Eleven quickdraw set and the Fish autotuber set in a limited rainbow edition. For every set sold in the colorful series, five euros go to the children's cancer charity.

The cold season is slowly saying goodbye, the snow cover is receding. This creates space on the mountain for grippy rock - high time to get the climbing gear out of hibernation and start the first vertical adventures of the season. The moment is extremely favorable, either to bring the equipment into shape or to replace it in the event of damage. It goes without saying that no compromises are made when it comes to safety-related equipment. We look at the care of ropes and the like - for more durability and more safety.

Where and how to set up belays in multi-pitch ice climbing is highly safety-relevant. Building on the previous articles on assessing ice conditions and setting ice screws, ice climber, mountain guide and author Peter von Känel explains what is important when building belay stands in the ice.

Beal has received a lot of feedback about broken handles on the Birdie belay device. For this reason, Beal calls for a review of the device.

Switzerland versus Canada. Which security policy is the better? Christine Sievers dares to compare the climbing gyms.