Grivel Stories

Peuterey Integral by François Cazzanelli

Published on 13/09/2019 A great dream that comes true. I had been dreaming of climbing this immense ridge for several years, without bivouac, going light and fast. I didn't know if I could do it bu...

Spantik by Giampaolo Corona

More than the experiences of the mountains, for me what matters most are the experiences made with people. I leave alone most of the times so that I live more intensely and in close contact with lo...

The history of carabiners

What do you know on the evolution of carabiners? Their history will help you choose the right carabiner for your needs.

The great trilogy of Val Masino by Luca Schiera

The great Masino Trilogy in 34 hours non-stop: the latest adventure of our athlete Luca Schiera.

4000-m peaks of the Alps by Silvestro Franchini

In 40 days, in our training conditions, mountaineers can complete the ascent of the 82 4000-m peaks of the Alps without too much troubles.

THE ICE AXE WITH THE WOODEN SHAFT

While modern ice axes have much better technical and mechanical features, no tool can compete in beauty and elegance with the traditional wooden ice axe.

The Route of the Guides – a free solo record by Silvestro Franchini

"I dedicate this climb to myself, it was the tip of the iceberg of a long journey during which I managed to get to know the mountain, my mind and my body better and better.

Estrella Impossible by Damien Tomasi

Grivel athlete Damien Tomasi tell us the expedition in India’s Garwhal Himalaya on April 2016, the epic repetition of Estrella Impossible up the West Face of Bhagirathi III.

The Record, a challenge with myself. A dream, a hope by Cristian Dorigatti

Published on 13/08/2019 Since a very early age I have always tried to push myself beyond my limits; I felt the need to pursue continuous goals by giving the maximum to reach them. I needed somethin...

A season in Patagonia, 2018-2019 by Tomas Roy Aguilò

An ordinary season in a extraordinary land told by the Grivel local mountain guide.

Shivling 2017 by Vittorio Messini

Published on 24/06/2019  It was again at the Erna, the gas station at the Dobbiaco intersection, when we met for a quick coffee before climbing. In addition to the usual "How are you?", "Is it goin...

Revelation glacier expedition 2019 by Janez Svoljšak

Slovenian mountaineers Janez Svoljšak has completed a series of climbs in remote mountains of Alaska on routes that no human ever set foot on before, conquering three virgin peaks in the process.

Michigan Ice By Angelika Rainer

What makes a climb more beautiful than others, it is not only the line on which you climb, but also everything that is around and that we can admire in moments of rest or at the top. The Michigan w...

AROUND NANGA PARBAT ON SKIS BY YANNICK GRAZIANI

The essence of mountaineering is to understand that we are where we need to be, and where we were in this immense bare ground, we fully enjoyed this satisfaction, two black dots lost in the immensity.

On the road with bike and skis, for a good cause. By Michele Maggioni

Italy by bike, to raise funds for Art4sport association which provides sports prosthetics for amputees.

Two Denalis in one week By François Cazzanelli

A double excellent result that repays the Grivel athete  of the efforts made during the meticulous preparation throughout the winter.

Climb Different by Fernando « Féfé » Ferreira

There is not one climb, but many climbs, and height, difficulty, support don’t matter much. What matters is to climb. To climb in your own way, whatever the motivations. 

Ice climbing and exploration in Turkey By Tunc Findik

Published on 21/06/2019 Turkey is a land of mountains and, of course, climbing. But the climbing potential is almost totally unexplored yet; we can truly say that what is done until now has just br...

Snowkiting by Riccardo Olliveri

The game in snowkiting is to ski pulled from the kite even uphill.