A Brief History of Simond

First tubular carabiner.

First ascent of Annapurna, first 8000er to be climbed.

First ascent of Everest – 8848m (Hillary & Tensing).

First entirely metal ice axe – Metallic 720.

First ascent of W pillar of Makalu – 8470m.

First 100% asymmetric rigid crampon – Makalu.

First carabiner with monobloc gate – 3000.

First crampons with tool-free adjustment – Jorasses.

First ergonomically shaped Zicral carabiner – Cliff.

First sit harness with ventilated heat-molded back panel.

First grade 7 on ice ‘La Dame du Lac’ (Renaud).

First carabiner with dynamic locking (patented monobloc system) – Spider.

First curved and tapering Carving shaft – Anaconda cup.

First belay device with integrated system for giving slack when rope is under tension – Toucan.

Interface for helicopter rescue developed in partnership with the PGHM.

A full list of Simond’s achievements can be found here.