Petzl Archives

Interview with Alexander Megos: I'm not a social media man

The rumor mill was seething at the beginning of the year. Alexander Megos parted with numerous sponsors. Where is he going Why is he leaving his longstanding sponsors? Today it is clear where the journey was going: To Petzl. We talked to Alexander about his motivations and life as a professional climber.

Family business through and through: Petzl

From speleology specialist to mountain sports outfitter: Petzl

When you think of the mountain sports outfitter Petzl, you think of high walls, overhanging bouldering blocks and spectacular mountaineering tours. But the story of Petzl began underground - in caveology. What makes Petzl what it is today?

Climbing harnesses Adjama and Luna: all-rounders?

A climbing harness for all mountain sports? The Petzl Adjama and Luna W models come close. We introduce them.

Pick up / shoot climbing rope correctly: 3 techniques

If you don't have a rope bag at hand or generally don't like to have a mess of ropes, you have to pick up your climbing rope properly for transport. We'll show you three different techniques.

Crampons: You should know these three systems

Not all crampons are created equal. Fabian Reichle from Bächli Bergsport explains the most important differences to you.

Climbing hall culture Switzerland vs. Canada: which way is safer?

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

Alex Megos sends a series of sponsors into the desert

Alex Megos cancels a number of sponsorship deals. He is new to the team of the French mountain sports outfitter Petzl.

Light and incredibly bright: the IKO Core headlamp from Petzl

The IKO Core headlamp from Petzl is different than any other model you've seen before. We took the new lamp into the field.

Knatsch in Frankenjura - Alex Megos and Markus Bock declare war on each other

Conflict in Frankenjura - Alex Megos and Markus Bock declare war to each other

Conflict in the Franconian Jura. Alexander Megos and Markus Bock declare war. It is now known who removed The Last Dance route.

Rope solo climbing: This is how you climb without a belay partner

Rope solo climbing: In top rope without a belay partner

If you still want to climb on the rope because you don't have a backup partner, you can also secure yourself. Here you can find out which material you need for solo rope climbing in top rope, how the structure works and what else you have to pay attention to when climbing rope solo.