Aaron Mulkey - Ice Chasers
Aaron Mulkey talks about his experience as a professional ice climber and athlete. He discusses why he chooses to climb ice.
March 17, 2021
Intro to Ice Climbing with Shingo Ohkawa
A six-part series with Grivel Athlete, Shingo Ohkawa as he discusses the fundamentals of ice climbing, including what gear you need, techniques of tool throwing, and other helpful tips & tricks!
March 11, 2021
How to Fit a Crampon for Ice Climbing
Shingo Ohkawa teaches how to fit the Grivel G20+ crampon to a compatible mountaineering/ice climbing boot.
January 4, 2021
Alan Rousseau and Tino Villanueva win 2020 Piolets d'Or
On September 19, 2020 four remarkable ascents will be awarded Piolets d'Or 2020 during the 25th edition of the Ladek Mountain Film Festival in Poland. Of the four being awarded, two of the teams are American! Our own Beal and Grivel athlete Alan Rousseau is receiving the award for his 2019 ascent with Tino Villanueva of Tengi Ragi Tau (22,762 ft).
August 28, 2020
The Grand Traverse and WURL
With COVID-19 shutting down Alan's summer travel plans, he turned his objectives closer to home and set his sites on completing the Grand Traverse and WURL.
July 16, 2020
Review: Grivel Duetto Helmet
When Grivel ambassador Connor Chilcott heard about the release of the Duetto helmet, he couldn't wait to get his hands on one. As an aplinist and mountain guide, the things Connor was doing on a day to day basis were exactly what the helmet was designed for. So, who better to test out one of the first Duettos to hit the US than him? Check out what Connor thought after putting it through the wringer.
July 6, 2020