ARC'TERYX AND PETZL

ARC’TERYX , designers and manufacturers of technical apparel, backpacks, and climbing harnesses, together with Petzl, a leading manufacturer of innovative climbing gear and headlamps, today announced a partnership to host RocTrip - from June 24th-26th 2005, in Squamish, British Columbia.In its third year, RocTrip brings some of world’s best climbers and the climbing public together to celebrate climbing in a fun, laid-back atmosphere while raising money for local climbing area conservation efforts. Rock climbing contests, a bouldering fest, movies, slide shows and parties are just a few of the planned events. Both the ARC’TERYX and Petzl climbing teams will be attending in full force, with athletes coming from all over Europe and North America.The key component of RocTrip is conservation and this year’s event features a trail clean-up and other activities to raise awareness of local conservation issues. Money raised from the event will go directly to the Climbers’ Access Society of British Columbia, a non-profit organization whose purpose is to support public access and conversation to the cliffs and mountains of B.C.