Grivel

Mountaineering and ice climbing tools

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Equipment

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Grivel began as a blacksmith's workshop in Courmayeur, where its first essential tool was an ice axe used by local guides. A 1909 meeting between alpinist Oscar Eckenstein and Henri Grivel led to the crampon, and the brand still designs precision equipment for demanding alpine terrain.

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Listed since 23 Sep 2026 · Last verified 24 Sep 2026
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