WINTER 2015
NEWS SUMMER 2014 WIDE SLING
PLUME K3G
SYM K9G
CLEPSYDRA K10G
BELAY DAISY CHAIN
ARES
APOLLO
DIAMOND PRO SHARPNER
SML SLING
ZEN 20 - 30 - 40
ALPINE PRO
POSEIDON
HAUTE ROUTE
MOUNTAIN RUNNER MOUTAIN RUNNER COMP 2
NEWS WINTER 2015 NEW
• Allows great ergonomic grip all along the shaft. • Side grooves allowing higher resistance with a lower thickness. • Comes in light alloy and, also, in carbon composite (light alloy + carbon fiber).
NORTH MACHINE CARBON
TECH MACHINE CARBON
LIGHT ALLOY
CARBON COMPOSITE A&D
AIR TECH EVO - AIR TECH HAMMER 3
ICE AXES
3 REASONS TO PREFER GRIVEL ICE AXES 1. WIDE RANGE COVERING ALL TERRAIN AND NEEDS
MADE FROM HOT FORGED
BLADE
2. WORLD - CLASS TECHNOLOGIES AND MATERIALS
SHOVEL HAMMER
CE-SHAFT RESISTANCE KG
SHAFT
Carbon steel
Classical negative
Shovel
280 Kg B
Carbon steel
Classical negative
Shovel
280 Kg B
S.A. plus only
Carbon steel
Classical neutral
Shovel
280 Kg B
G1 plus only
WEIGHT
3. HOT FORGING IN ITALY SINCE 1818
SIZE CM
RANGE OF USE
430 g 15,2 oz
58-66-74
BCD
Rubber
480 g 16,9 oz
58-66-74
BCD
Rubber
475 g 16,8 oz
58-66-74
EBCD
G ZERO
NEPAL S.A. - NEPAL S.A. PLUS
G1 - G1 PLUS
Carbon steel
Classical negative
Small shovel
280 Kg B
348 g 12,3 oz
48-53-58
A
Chromoly steel
Classical positive
Shovel
280 Kg B
406 g 14,3 oz
48-53-58 66-74
BCDE
HAUTE ROUTE
AIR TECH RACING S.A. EVO
Chromoly steel
Classical positive
Hammer Shovel
400 Kg T
G-bone Rubber
473 g 16,7 oz
48-53 58-66
DEF
HAMMER
48-53
AIR TECH EVO - AIR TECH HAMMER
Chromoly steel
Classical positive
Shovel
400 Kg T
Rubber
495 g 17,5 oz
48-53 58-66
DEFG
Chromoly steel
Neutral
Shovel
280 Kg B
Carbon wood
695 g 24,5 oz
65-75
BCD
JORASSES 2.0
MONTE BIANCO REPLICA 4 -5
MADE FROM HOT FORGED
BLADE
SHOVEL HAMMER
CE-SHAFT RESISTANCE KG
SHAFT
WEIGHT
SIZE CM
RANGE OF USE
Chromoly steel
Changable Hammer + reverse positive Shovel
400 Kg T
Rubber
550 g 20,1 oz
50
FGH
Chromoly steel
Changable Hammer + reverse positive Shovel
400 Kg T
G-bone Carbon composite
550 g 19,4 oz
47
FGH
Chromoly steel
Changable + reverse positive
400 Kg T
Rubber + Nylon
660 g 23,3 oz
49
FGH
Chromoly steel
Changable + reverse positive
400 Kg T
G-bone Carbon composite
560 g 19,8 oz
49
FGH
THE LIGHT MACHINE
NORTH MACHINE CARBON
THE TECH MACHINE
TECH MACHINE CARBON
Chromoly steel
Changable + reverse positive
400 Kg T
Rubber + Nylon
665 g 22,9 oz
48
FGH
Chromoly steel
Changable + reverse positive
400 Kg T
Rubber
570 g 20,1 oz
52
GH
Chromoly steel
Changable Hammer + reverse positive Shovel
CE PPE 2
Plastic + Rubber
695 g 24,5 oz
47
GH
CE PPE 2
Plastic + Rubber
630 g 22,2 oz
47
G
THE MACHINE 3.0
FORCE CARBON
SPECIAL
X MONSTER
Chromoly steel
Reverse positive
X BLADE
RANGE OF USE
G A
B
C
D
E
H
F 6 -7
3 REASONS TO PREFER GRIVEL CRAMPONS
CRAMPONS
1. SECURE AND EASY FIT TO ALL SUITABLE BOOTS
NUMBER POINTS
MADE FROM
10
Carbon steel
10
Chromoly steel
10
Chromoly steel
3D STAMP
FRONT POINTS
2
2. UNIQUE PRO-ACTIVE ANTIBOTT
SEMI RIGID
Flex
ASYMETRIC
WEIGHT
730 g 25,7 oz w/ antibott
3. LONGEST HERITAGE STARTING FROM THE FIRST CRAMPON IN 1909
RANGE BOOT SIZE
BINDING ANTIBOTT TUV-CE SYSTEM
RANGE OF USE
AB CD
36 44
New-matic New-classic
35 46
New-matic New-classic
BC DE
35 46
New-classic
AB CD
CE
GI
2
820 g 28,9 oz
2
820 g 28,9 oz
w/ antibott
G10
G10 WIDE
w/ antibott
Chromoly 10 + 2 steel
790 g
2
w/ antibott 920
27,8 oz
w/ antibott 32,4
35 Cramp-o-matic 46 New-matic New-classic
CE
CD EF
CE
AB CD
AIR TECH
10 + 2 Light alloy
2
455 g
w/ antibott 590
16 oz
w/ antibott 20,8
35 46
Cramp-o-matic New-matic New-classic
AIR TECH LIGHT
10 + 2 Light alloy
2
455 g
w/ antibott 590
16 oz
w/ antibott 20,8
35 46
New-classic
CE
AB CD
AIR TECH LIGHT WIDE
12
Chromoly steel
2
900 g
w/ antibott 1040
31,7 oz
w/ antibott 36,7
36 Cramp-o-matic New-matic 47 New-classic
DE F
G12
11 12
Chromoly steel
Forged 1-2
1095 g
w/ antibott 1240
38,6 oz
w/ antibott 43,7
36 Cramp-o-matic 47 New-matic
CE
EF GH
G14 8 -9
NUMBER POINTS
MADE FROM
3D STAMP
FRONT POINTS
11
Chromoly steel
Forged 1
12
Chromoly steel
Forged 2
11 12
Chromoly steel
Forged 1-2
10
Front: carbon steel Rear: light alloy
2
SEMI RIGID
ASYMETRIC
WEIGHT
RANGE BOOT SIZE
BINDING ANTIBOTT TUV-CE SYSTEM
RANGE OF USE
37 Cramp-o-matic 48
CE
EF GH
32,6 oz
38 Cramp-o-matic 48 New-matic
CE
EF GH
Rigid
1125 g 41,0 oz
38 Cramp-o-matic 48
CE
F GH
Flex
558 g 19,7 oz
35 46
CE
A
794 g 28,0 oz
G20 925 g
w/ antibott w/ antibott
G22
RAMBO 4
HAUTE ROUTE
Ski matic
SKI TOU RIN G ANTI SL IPPERY
10
Light alloy
10
Nylon Steel spikes
2
373 g 13,2 oz
Flex
35 46
Ski race
Competition CE
A
CE Anti slipper y device
B
RACE
152 g One size fits all 5,4 oz
SPIDER
RANGE OF USE
G A
B
D
C
E
H
F
BINDINGS
CRAMP O MATIC A well known system which relies on a nylon speed lever at the rear and a stainless steel front bale to hold the booth.
NEW MATIC The plastic harness system is hinged from two front posts which retain the boot securely even if it has a shallow, worn front welt or overboots are beign used.
NEW CLASSIC Both front and rear plastc harnesses are hinged from their respective retention posts and may be “opened� to facilitate attachment to the boot, then closed securely once the boot is inside.
SKI MATIC The front binding fits modern plastic ski touring boots and it is not guaranteed for traditional mountain boots. 10 - 11
ICE PROTECTION
3 REASONS TO PREFER GRIVEL ICE PROTECTIONS 1. BEST HOLDING POWER BY USING REVERSE THREAD
LENGTH
HELIX
SMALL
MEDIUM
LONG
WEIGHT
FOLDABLE
PLACEABLE ANYWHERE
INVERTED THREAD
3. VERSATILITY OF USE AND RACKING
HYDRODINAMIC CERTIFIED THREAD
120 mm
142 g 5,0 oz
160 mm
161 g 5,7 oz
CE
200 mm
178 g 6,3 oz
CE
120 mm
158 g 5,6 oz
360
SMALL
2. FASTEST PLACEMENT THROUGH TEETH AND THREAD QUALITY
MEDIUM
LONG
160 mm
177 g 6,2 oz
CE
200 mm
194 g 6,8 oz
CE
SPEEDY SCREWS
EASY RACKING SYSTEM
360 SPEEDY
HELIX SPEEDY
160 mm
177 g 6,2 oz
Speedy length 20 cm
160 mm
177 g 6,2 oz
Speedy length 20 cm
THREAD COMPARISON STANDARD THREAD
The extraction force is concentrated on a small cylinder surronding the screw.
GRIVEL REVERSE THREAD
The extraction force is spread on a bigger volume of ice making it more safe.
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3 REASONS TO PREFER SPEEDY PROTECTIONS
SPEEDY KIT
1. FASTER AS IT’S READY TO THREAD THE ROPE
2. LIGHTER THAN A TRADITIONAL QUICKDRAW
3. SAFER AS YOU C AN’T LOSE THE ICE SCREW
SCREWING
UNSCREWING
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Photo Lorenzo Belfrond
STEVE HOUSE House describes himself today as an alpinist, speaker, mountain guide, author and coach. He tries to integrate all these different aspects together based on a philosophy of awareness and experience. He has climbed tough and punishing big walls on some very big mountains in far flung corners of the world. They include what he considers his toughest climb yet, Nanga Parbat (8,125m) where he made the difficult first ascent up the Central Pillar of the Rupal Face of Nanga Parbat in 2005 with friend and fellow climber Vince Anderson. After a bad accident in Canada, House has found Alpine Mentors which helps
aspiring alpinists prepare for tough and demanding big wall climbing over a two-year programme. The idea behind Alpine Mentors, a two-year-climbing resource, is about learning skills, but also about realizing that it’s not just strength but confidence, born out from experience and wisdom, that is crucial to succeeding on difficult climbs. He’s written a well-received book called “Training for the New Alpinism: A Manual for the Climber as Athlete” which he believes has started an important new conversation about the need for a balanced life which takes stock of both the personal, spiritual and the physical quest.
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3 REASONS TO PREFER GRIVEL ACCESSORIES
ACCESSORIES
1. WIDE RANGE COVERING ALL TERRAIN AND NEEDS
2. EASY AND PRACTIC AL SOLUTIONS
3. SIMPLICITY AND QUALITY
ICE AXE ACCESSORIES
EASY SLIDER
TRIGGER
DOUBLE SPRING
THE HORN
DOUBLE SPRING 2
SINGLE SPRING
AXE GUARD
LONG LEASH
COVER BLADE
CRAMPON ACCESSORIES
C2N BAIL
FLEX BAR
TWIN BAR
CRAMPONS CROWN
CRAMPON SAFE
ANTIBOTT
ICE PROTECTION ACCESSORIES DIAMOND PRO SHARPENER
PAN PIPE
ESPRESSO
BLACK HOLE
CANDELA
OTHER ACCESSORIES
GEAR SAFE
SHOVEL
ROTOR
CLEP 16 - 17
BINERS, DRAWS & SLINGS TWIN GATE
WEIGHT
LENGTH WIDTH OPENING
3 REASONS TO PREFER GRIVEL BINERS, DRAWS AND SLINGS 1. GUARANTEED INDIVIDUALLY TESTED
RESISTANCE kN
MEGA K6G
84 g 3,0 oz
102 71 20
27 10 10
LAMBDA K7G
69 g 2,4 oz
98 70 24
30 11 9
SIGMA K8G
57 g 2,0 oz
101 62 23
30 9 9
PLUME K3G
39 g 1,4 oz
90 54 20
25 8 7
SYM K9G
86 g 3,0 oz
110 58 24
24 9 8
2. HOT FORGED FOR STRENGTH
CERTIFIED
SCREW GATE
3. ERGONOMICS, LOW WEIGHT AND CUSTOMIZATION
WEIGHT
LENGTH WIDTH OPENING
RESISTANCE kN
LAMBDA K7N
71 g 2,5 oz
98 70 22
27 10 9
LAMBDA K7T
74 g 2,6 oz
98 70 20
27 10 9
MEGA K6T
87 g 3,1 oz
110 72 22
21 6 10
MEGA K6N
83 g 2,9 oz
110 72 22
21 6 10
37 g 1,3 oz
90 53,5 19
22 7 7
PLUME NUT K3N
CERTIFIED
CE
CLEPSYDRA K10G
89 g 3,1 oz
117 73 24
28 11 11
STANDARD GATE
DELTA K5N
65 g 2,3 oz
100 70,2 20
27 8 8
ALPHA K1N
55 g 1,9 oz
99 60 15,5
27 8 8
S1G
213 g 7,5 oz
116 73 29
50 25 17
S2W
124 g 4,4 oz
104 60 27
38 10 15
INDOOR 90 53,5 21
22 7 7
PLUME K3W
28 g 1,0 oz
90 53,5 25,8
22 7 7
GAMMA K2W
36 g 1,3 oz
95 56,5 24
27 8 8
PLUME STRAIGHT K3S
36 g 1,3 oz
BETA K1B
49 g 1,7 oz
99 60 21
27 8 8
ALPHA K1S
48 g 1,7 oz
99 60 18,7
27 8 8
INDOOR 1 222 g 7,8 oz
130 Archivio Dejan Koren
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QUICKDRAWS BETA LIGHT
WIDE
130 mm . 16 g . 0,6 oz 22kN width: 22,4 mm
BETA
DYNEEMA
110 mm . 8 g . 0,3 oz 180 mm . 10 g . 0,4 oz 250 mm . 13 g . 0,5 oz 23kN
QUICK EASY DRAW
130 mm . 22 g . 0,8 oz 23kN
QUICKDRAWS COMBINATIONS
ALPHA
PLUME
SML
390 mm . 31 g . 1,1 oz 23kN
GAMMA
DAISY CHAINS
GRIVEL DAISY CHAIN L 125cm . Weight 93 g 3,3 oz . 23kN
• Grivel dyneema sling • 23 kN on every pocket, CE certified
BELAY DAISY CHAIN L 145cm . Weight 104 g 3,7 oz . 23kN 20
ANGELIKA RAINER
Photo Klaus Dell’Orto/Berghaus
Angelika started climbing very young. At age ten after climbing her first ferrata she realised that her life would be complete only through climbing. She first started to take part in local competitions, then moved to national and international ones. In 2007 she gained her first gold medal at the Climbing Youth Championship. A big result came in 2009 when she won the Gold Medal in Saas Fee at the Ice world Cup, just the beginning of a long list of victories. In 2011 ‌Busteni..in 2012 she became the World Champion by winning the Ice World Cup. In 2013 she is world champion for the third time! She works as a researcher in agricultural economy, normally climbs 8b+, and also finds the time to attend many expeditions.
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3 REASONS TO PREFER GRIVEL CLIMBING DEVICES
CLIMBING DEVICES
1. INNOVATIVE SAFETY SOLUTIONS
2. MULTIFUNCTIONAL DESIGN
3. LOW WEIGHT MATERIALS
BELAY AND RAPPEL
MASTER
MASTER PRO
MASTER MONO
2X8
WEIGHT: 66 g 2,3 oz ROPE DIMENSION: 7,3 ≤ Ø ≤ 11
WEIGHT: 89 g 3,1oz ROPE DIMENSION: 7,3 ≤ Ø ≤ 11
WEIGHT: 71 g 2,5 oz ROPE DIMENSION: 7,3 ≤ Ø ≤ 11
WEIGHT: 65 g 2,3 oz ROPE DIMENSION: 7,8 ≤ Ø ≤ 11
CE
CE - UIAA
CE - UIAA
CE
SHUTTLE
TRIS
FOUR
NINE
WEIGHT: 85 g 3,9 oz MAX LOADING: 25kN
WEIGHT: 39 g 1,4 oz MAX LOADING: 25kN
WEIGHT: 55 g 1,9 oz MAX LOADING: 25kN
WEIGHT: 149 g 5,3 oz MAX LOADING: 25kN
CE - UIAA
CE
CE
CE
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ASCENDERS DESCENDERS
UNLOCKING
A
A&D
WEIGHT: 245 g 8,6 oz ROPE DIMENSION: 8,3 ≤ Ø ≤ 13
WEIGHT: 259 g 9,1 oz ROPE DIMENSION: UP 8,3 ≤ Ø ≤ 13 DOW 7,3 ≤ Ø ≤ 13
CE - UIAA
CE - UIAA
GLOVES
SWIVELS
MINI ROLL
ROLL
WEIGHT: 62 g 2,2 oz WORKING LOAD LIMIT: 5kN MINUMUN BREAKING STRENGHT: 25kN CE
WEIGHT: 164 g 5,8 oz WORKING LOAD LIMIT: 5kN MINUMUN BREAKING STRENGHT: 30kN CE
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HELMETS
3 REASONS TO PREFER GRIVEL HELMETS 1. EXCELLENT FIT AND PROTECTION
WEIGHT
385 g 13,6 oz
SIZE
Adjustable 54-62
2. WIDE COLOR AND SIZE RANGE
MADE FROM INNER LAYER
Polystirene foam ABS
USE
Rock Ice Alpine
3. MADE IN ITALY
FRONT LAMP
Designed for alpine, rock, and ice climbing. Outer shell in ABS protects against penetration, inner layer in shock absorbing polystyrene foam. One size 54/62 that can be regulated to fi t once the helmet is on. Extremely effi cient air circulation. Colours: Yellow, black, white, red.
A smaller size Salamander helmet for women, young people and children. Exactly the same as its bigger brother, same characteristics, same standard of protection, will fit 50 to 58.
SALAMANDER
SALAMANDER SMALL
WEIGHT
SIZE
315 g 11,1 oz
Adjustable 50-58
380 g 13,4 oz
Adjustable 58-66
Polystirene foam ABS
Rock Ice Alpine
SALAMANDER XL
264 g 9,3 oz
Adjustable 54-62
Rock Ice Polystirene foam Alpine Policarbonate Competition Dry tooling
Helmet designed for expeditions to colder regions where a warm hat can be worn underneath. Also good for bigger heads. Designed for alpine, rock, and ice climbing. Outer shell in ABS protects against penetration, inner layer in shock absorbing polystyrene foam. One size (58/66) that can be regulated to fit once the helmet is on. Extremely efficient air circulation. Colour: metallic titanium and black.
Hyper-light and hyper-ventilated. The upper ventilation area is reinforced with metal mesh as protection against the penetration of sharp objects. The best ventilation system ever! One size 54-62. Colour: yellow.
AIR TECH
MARKUS PUCHER
On Saturday December 27th, 2014 Markus Pucher free-soloed the Via dei Ragni on the west face of Cerro Torre for the second time. He had free-soloed this route back in early 2013, when he blazed up it in a mere 3:15hs. What was unique about his last ascent is that it was carried out during a raging storm. No other ascent was done that day in the entire massif. Most climbers stayed safely inside the warmth of their hostels. Extract from an article by Rolando Garibotti on pataclimb.com He is very very good, I think he’s the alpinist that has made the greatest impression on me during my whole life! He has a very strong will and head and reminds me of the greatest alpinists the world has seen.� Rolando Garibotti
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HARNESSES
3 REASONS TO PREFER GRIVEL HARNESSES 1. WEB-CORE TECHNOLOGY
3. SPECIFIC FEATURES FOR DIFFERENT USES
2. SIMPLICITY AND FUNCTIONALITY
BELT SIZE
WEIGHT
SIZE 1 67-87 SIZE 2 80-110
290 g 10.2 oz
APOLLO
SIZE 1 64-84 SIZE 2 76-106 COMFORT ZONE
ARES
300 g 10.6 oz
The APOLLO is a classic, fully adjustable harness thanks to its 2 waist buckles and fully adjustable leg loops. It benefits from the latest Web-Core technology yet it climbing. • Web-Core technology • Simple and comfortable • 2 adjustment buckles. • 2 sizes The ARES is a new interpretation of the alpine harness. The new and special design sllows a fantastic freedom for the legs with no compression points in the front part. Fuly adjustable with 4 buckles. It benefits from the latest WebCore technology. A simple and intuitive model. • Web-Core technology • Total freedom and comfort • 4 adjustment buckles. • 2 sizes
SIZE 1 67-87 SIZE 2 80-106
POSEIDON
300 g 10,6 oz
The POSEIDON is a special harness for mountaineering, expeditions and ice falls. It is the first waterproof harness! The Dry technology used in the ropes is now used also on the Poseidon harness. No more wet legs loops nor wet waist belt on your body! • Web-Core technology • Dry treatment for wet conditions • Simple leg lopps, thin and light, totally removable from the harness. • 4 adjustment buckles. • 2 sizes • Simple and comfortable
Photo Lorenzo Belfrond
Grivel started to make harnesses in the early ‘80s of the past century. Grivel uses now for its harnesses the Web-Core manufacturing process. A broad, yet thin and light piece of webbing which is laser cut to match the harness’ shape and is laminated - at high temperatures - to both the interior and exterior of the harness. This webbing, which is the same size as the comfort parts, assures optimal pressure distribution without any compression zones where the body is in contact with the harness. There are numerous benefits to this innovation: it allows for thinner, compact and lighter weight harnesses whilst increasing comfort. 26 - 27
PACKS, BAGS & PADS
3 REASONS TO PREFER GRIVEL PACKS 1. HIGH COMFORT THROUGH B ACK-SYSTEM TECHNOLOGIES
2. RECYCLED FABRICS
3. INNOVATIVE FEATURES FOR CLIMBERS AND ALPINISTS
ALPINE
ZEN 40, 30, 20
ALPINE PRO VOLUME
WEIGHT
FABRIC
B ACK PANEL
GEAR HOLDERS
JORASSES 35+5
DRU 30
L 40+10
L 40
L 30
L 20
L 35+5
L 30
1550 g 54,7 oz
1090 g 38,4 oz
1050 g 37 oz
810 g 28,6 oz
1050 g 37,0 oz
930 g 32,8 oz
Eco fabric
Polyant vx21 Carbon composite
Eco fabric
Eco fabric
Ergonomic butterfly
Thermo formed
Ergonomic butterfly
Padded
SKI-2 lateral ICEAXES -2 frontal POLES - 2 frontal CRAMPONS - 1 below
SKI-2 lateral ICEAXES -2 frontal POLES - 2 frontal CRAMPONS - 1 frontal
SKI-2 lateral ICEAXES -2 classical + 2 tech POLES - 2 lateral CRAMPONS - 1 frontal
SKI-2 lateral ICEAXES -2 classical + 2 tech POLES - 2 lateral
SKI
LAVAREDO 35
TOFANE 45
MARMOLADA
HAUTE ROUTE
MARBREES 30
MAGO FREERIDE
L 35
L 45
L 28
L 30 + 5
L 30
L 16
1340 g 47,0 oz
1440 g 51,0 oz
890 g 31,0 oz
1220 g 43,0 oz
1310 g 46,2 oz
390 g 13,8 oz
Light eco fabric
Light eco fabric
Light eco fabric
Eco fabric
Eco fabric
Nylon
Ventilated air tech
Ventilated air tech
Padded
Thermoformed
Padded
Padded
SKI-2 lateral ICEAXES -2 classical + 2 tech POLES - 2 lateral CRAMPONS - 1 frontal
SKI-2 lateral ICEAXES -2 classical + 2 tech POLES - 2 lateral CRAMPONS - 1 frontal
SKI-1 frontal + 2 lateral ICEAXES -1 frontal POLES - 1 frontal SURF SLOT - 1 frontal
SKI-1 frontal Steel blade shovel included, concealable pocket for probe
ICEAXES -1 frontal POLES - 2 lateral
SKI-2 lateral + 1 frontal ICEAXES -1 classic + 1 tech POLES - 2 lateral
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CLIMBING
LYNX
MAGO CLIMBING
HAUL PACK
ROCKER
L 13
L 14
L 25
L 45
L 30
L 60
580 g 20,5 oz
310 g 10,9 oz
1490 g 52,6 oz
2290 g 80,8 oz
1880 g 66,3 oz
2350 g 82,9 oz
Nylon ripstop
Nylon
Nylon + tarpaulin
Nylon + tarpaulin
Tarpaulin
Concealable
Padded
Detachable
VOLUME
WEIGHT
FABRIC
B ACK PANEL
GEAR HOLDERS
Gear carrier detachable ICEAXES -1 frontal
HAUL BAG L 90 3130 g 110,4 oz
CHALK BAG
BOULDER CHALK BAG
V 1L . 100 g . 3,5 oz Nylon
V 3L . 120 g . 4,2 oz Nylon
CRASH PAD
ROPE STATION
3590 g . 126,6 oz RV form PE form 126x90x8 cm
730 g . 25,7 oz Nylon
CRASH COVER
CRASH & CARRY
F.A.Qs
ALPINE PRO
ZEN 20, 30, 40
HAUTE ROUTE
The ultimate Alpine backpack by Grivel. Fully-featured for all your alpine adventures. Multiple holders and practical solutions to carry everything you need in a functional way. • Butterfly back for maximum freedom of movement • Innovative self-standing system for easy access even when it is not full • Numerous practical attachment options: reinforced ski attachment straps at the side, daisy-chain, double ice axe holder, helmet holder • Reinforced tarpaulin bottom with concealable straps to carry crampons or other gear • 3-option waistbelt included (full, strap only, none) • Removable floating lid, side zip for easy access to main body • Recycled fabric • Only 1,55 Kg
The Grivel answer to the need of a clean and tough functiondriven climbing backpack. Stripped down to the essentials, it is the ideal partner for all your adventures in the mountains. • Extremely durable fabric (VX-21) reinforced with black polyester X-Ply for all conditions and uses • Fully concealable straps, holders, lashes and waistbelt • Wide and fast top-opening for best functionality • Ergonomic thermo-formed back for maximum comfort
The ideal partner for ski days of all kinds, from ski-touring to backcountry to freeride. Very versatile, it will carry anything you need. • Double closure option through zip and/or buckle • Diagonal concealable ski carrier • Ice axe holder • Ergonomic thermo-formed back for maximum comfort • Side pocket for wet skins • Side compression straps • Recycled fabric • Only 1,22 Kg
Only 0,81 Kg (20L), 1,05 Kg (30L), 1,09 Kg (40L)
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NICK HOLLON -
Expert Advice: Running Italy’s Tor des Geants
Nickademus Hollon placed 2nd at this year’s Tor des Geants in 76hrs and 29min’s and was the first ever non-European to make it the podium in the race’s five year history. Below he offers some of his most valuable tips in terms of training, racing and recovery from the 330km journey. 1. Know what you are getting into. TDG is hailed as the world’s most difficult mountain ultramarathon for good reason. Training for the race is a six month commitment minimum and any athletes even considering the event should have a very strong mountain running background. 2. Keep training relevant. Although high volume and elevation gain are extremely important aspects of training, you should strive to mimic the terrain you’ll encounter at TDG. Nothing will prepare you better for the race than familiarizing yourself with unrelenting technical climbs and descents similar to what you’ll come across at the race. 3. Get to know the course. Whether that means getting out to race course in August and hiking the entire route or spending countless hours studying the maps and topography of the region. Learn and memorize the ups, downs, technical and non-technical portions of the course. 4. Practice using hiking poles. Use and get comfortable with hiking poles in the months leading up to TDG. Poles make your uphill hiking economy far more efficient and can save your hips, knees and muscles from severe trauma if used properly on downhills. 5. Practice napping. During a 330km race you will encounter extreme sleep deprivation. Studying sleep cycles and analyzing your own sleep patterns can help immensely. Make a nap journal leading up to TDG. Does a 15 or 45 minutes work best for you? Know how much sleep your body needs to stay functional. 6. Smile and be thankful. Thank the race volunteers at the tops of the high mountain passes. Thank the medical staff at the life bases. Thank the volunteers and fans lining the course. It’s a beautiful course, full of beautiful people-smile and enjoy it. 7. Run your own race. Nothing is more important than running your own race. Don’t worry about what others are doing, who is passing you or what position you are in. Race your own race, track your own progress and define your own limitations.
Photo Lorenzo Belfrond
8. Don’t use bad words. I mean it. Not a single negative word. What you say becomes what you think and what you think becomes your reality. Keep your vocabulary positive and the lows of your race will be short lived. 9. Honor your body. Your body will be wrecked after running TDG. Take care of it. Drink lots of liquids. Take anti-inflammatories. Avoid alcohol and salt. Respect and thank your body by eating well, resting and staying hydrated. 10. Beware of post-race depression. TDG is a tremendous life accomplishment. And slipping back into normal life can be tough. Surround yourself with friends and family and remember that there is more to life than just running! Use this time to discover an old passion you may have cast aside in the months leading up to the race. 32
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DEAN CUMMINGS Dean Cummings is a legendary big mountain skier and remote mechanized heli-ski guide working in glaciated terrain and founder of H2O Guides in Valdez, Alaska. He is a prominent leader in outdoor safety and avalanche awareness education, winning Educator of the Year back to back at Winter Outdoor Retailer 2011 and 2012.
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The Governor of Alaska recognized Dean twice and proclaimed November as Avalanche Awareness Month in Alaska based on Dean’s Be Snow Smart snow safety and avalanche awareness education. 34
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