{"title":"GCApvd - Advanced Mountaineering","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0219\/8156\/files\/GuidesChoiceApprovedLogo.png?v=1771277425\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"quark-ice-tool","title":"Quark","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg alt=\"\" src=\"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0219\/8156\/files\/guideschoicelogo_compact.jpg?4363\" style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGuides Choice Award Winner\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe QUARK is a versatile ice axe, designed primarily for technical mountaineering and for ice climbing. Because of the head's modular construction, it adapts to any situation. The QUARK is easy to use: its balance and its ICE pick allow solid placements on any type of ice. Hooking is more efficient, thanks to the clearance under the head and to the shape of the pick. The GRIPREST and the TRIGREST hand rests ensure a comfortable, powerful grip adapted to leashless climbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eStructure is entirely modular for adapting the ice axe to the activity and context:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eequipped with the HAMMER, the TRIGREST hand rest and the GRIPREST, the QUARK is a versatile tool adapted to technical mountaineering and ice climbing (an adze may also be added, if necessary)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003eequipped with MASSELOTTES pick weights (optional), and without the HAMMER, the QUARK has an exceptional swing adapted to the coldest ice. It is ideal for ice climbing.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"\u003ewithout any accessories, the QUARK weighs only 460 g, making it an ultra-high performance ice axe for snow couloirs, for example.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInterchangeable ICE pick is tapered at the tip (3 mm) for easy penetration, even in cold ice. Its shape allows stable hooking on both ice and rock.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eErgonomic over-molded handle provides a good grip, even for small hands, and insulation from the cold. The lower part of the shaft penetrates snow perfectly when the ice axe is used in piolet-canne (without the GRIPREST).\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCarabiner hole under the GRIPREST\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe TRIGREST hand rest braces the hand and the index finger (easily adjustable without tools). The upper part, equipped with the grip, allows the user to comfortably switch hands. The lower trigger is used to brace the index finger to improve the stability of the ice axe and increase striking precision. It also serves as the locking lever of the TRIGREST.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpecs\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePick type : T\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShaft type : T\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold with type T ICE pick\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"\u003eTRIGREST and GRIPREST\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"line-height: 1.2;\"\u003eWeight : 550 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/qMhuNLf2ejQ\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Petzl","offers":[{"title":"Hammer","offer_id":376266375,"sku":"1777","price":299.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Adze","offer_id":376266377,"sku":"1778","price":299.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0219\/8156\/products\/quark_adze.jpeg?v=1549402356"},{"product_id":"sarken-crampon","title":"Sarken","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnical mountaineering crampons, with LEVERLOCK UNIVERSEL bindings. The T-shaped front points are designed for excellent penetration of hard ice and comfort on mixed terrain, while providing solid purchase in snow.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTechnical crampons:\u003cbr\u003e- slim, rigid and very robust frame\u003cbr\u003e- lightweight\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eT-shaped front points are designed for excellent penetration of hard ice and comfort on mixed terrain, while providing solid purchase in snow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLEVERLOCK UNIVERSEL bindings: compatible with all hiking and mountaineering boots with rear welts; the components (FIL or FLEX) make them adaptable to all types of boot toe (with or without welts)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eANTISNOW system, included with crampons, limits snow buildup in any snow conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of points: 12\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoot sizes: 36-50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification(s): CE, UIAA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWeight: 870 g (with FIL), 905 g (with FIL FLEX)\u003c\/span\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Petzl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":18596403777,"sku":"2221","price":249.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0219\/8156\/products\/T10A-LLU-SARKEN-LLU_LowRes.jpeg?v=1463005857"},{"product_id":"lynx-crampon-2024","title":"Petzl Lynx","description":"\u003ch1 class=\"productTitle\"\u003eLYNX\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\n\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productSubtitle\"\u003eModular crampons designed for ice climbing, technical mountaineering, and mixed climbing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"productCaracteristiquesPosition inlineblock\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productCaracteristiques inlineblock\"\u003eVersatility at its finest! With modular front points (long or short mono-point, dual-point, or asymmetrical dual-point), the LYNX crampons are designed to take on difficult climbs, snow couloirs, ice and mixed climbing. The LEVERLOCK UNIVERSEL binding system is designed to fit most footwear with heel welts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"productCaracteristiques inlineblock\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eDetailed description\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDescription\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e14-point crampons designed for ice climbing, mixed climbing, and technical mountaineering:\u003cbr\u003e- Interchangeable, toothed front points for excellent bite on ice and mixed terrain\u003cbr\u003e- Points are distributed to provide stability and traction on a variety of different types of ice\u003cbr\u003e- Stable support on many different types of ice (cauliflower, chandelier), due to 8 secondary points and the mono-point\u003cbr\u003e- ANTISNOW LYNX system helps limit snow buildup in a variety of snow conditions\u003cbr\u003e- Steel crampons for maximum durability\u003cbr\u003e- Only 965 g\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVersatile:\u003cbr\u003e- Length of front points can be adjusted with one screw (Petzl patent)\u003cbr\u003e- Dual-point configuration that can be easily converted to mono-point: dual-point for snow couloirs and gullies, asymmetrical dual-point for pure ice, short mono-point for ice, and long point for mixed\u003cbr\u003e- LEVERLOCK UNIVERSEL binding system is designed to fit most footwear with heel welts\u003cbr\u003e- Bi-position linking bars for a large range of boot sizes (from 37 to 49)\u003cbr\u003e- Tool-free length adjustment\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCompletely modular ALPEN ADAPT system:\u003cbr\u003e- Front points, front sections, linking bars, antibott system, and bindings can be replaced separately\u003cbr\u003e- FIL or FIL FLEX bindings, to fit the front of most footwear (with or without toe welts)\u003cbr\u003e- Compatible with all toe bails to fit most footwear, with or without toe welts: stiff, flexible, telemark boots, snowboard boots\u003cbr\u003e- Compatible with the KIT CORD-TEC for a lighter weight and more compact size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"list\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNumber of points: 14\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBoot sizes: 37-49\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCertification(s): CE EN 893, UKCA, UIAA\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial(s): Steel, stainless steel, aluminum, nylon\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReferences\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"rowTitle\"\u003eReferences\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eU034AA00\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"rowTitle\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight in dual-point configuration: 935 g (with FIL), 965 g (with FIL FLEX)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"rowTitle\"\u003eMulti-mount system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLEVERLOCK UNIVERSEL\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"rowTitle\"\u003eGuarantee\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3 years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"rowTitle\"\u003eInner Pack Count\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"rowTitle\"\u003ePrice\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e$259.95\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Petzl","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48755868565786,"sku":"4058","price":304.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0219\/8156\/files\/U034AA00-LYNX_LowRes.jpg?v=1714586901"},{"product_id":"grivel-north-machine","title":"North Machine","description":"\u003cp\u003eMulti-purpose technical ice axe, suitable for the most demanding alpinists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe North Machine is a technical ice axe designed for high-level mountaineering, north faces and ice climbing. Very versatile, it will follow the most demanding alpinist in his\/her adventures. The\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/grivel.com\/blogs\/news\/vario-system\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eVario system\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eallows the choice of various blades and various accessories, suitable for every need. G bone shaft with lateral grooves allows greater strength and rigidity with a lower thickness. It has an ergonomic handle and its shape helps protect your fingers. 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