BD ATHLETE CARLO TRAVERSI: DREAMTIME (V15)
When BD Athlete Carlo Traversi first saw a photo of Dreamtime, which was the...
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THE BD EXPERIENCE
Welcome to the Black Diamond Experience, an organic presentation of inspirational stories, photos and videos from our athletes, employees and partners. The Black Diamond Experience is where we showcase climbing, skiing and hiking adventures from around the world, plus event news, advocacy efforts and product and technology highlights-all in one dynamic smorgasbord of stoke. Enjoy.
THE SAN JUAN SERIES: EPISODE 1 — PATIENCE
HANG RIGHT: THE KNOWLEDGE QUEST—LESSON 1
Esther Smith, DPT of Grassroots Physical Therapy, and BD Athlete Sam Elias share how...
IF THIS GEAR COULD TALK: THE CAMS AND HAND-SEWN SLINGS OF PAUL PIANA
Used on legendary first ascents, such as the free Salathé (VI 5.13b), Paul Piana’s...
BD EMPLOYEE BRENT BARGHAHN ATTEMPTS RING THAT BELL (5.13R) IN BELLS CANYON
Brent Barghahn has rope soloed the Nose in a day, claimed free ascents of...
HAZEL FINDLAY IN SOUTH KOREA
The roots of Black Diamond spread deep and wide.
WHAT IT TAKES TO CLIMB V15—BD AMBASSADOR SHARES HER EXPERIENCE
For BD Ambassador Kaddi Lehmann, climbing a V15 boulder problem all started with fixing...
TOP 10 LESSONS FROM A LIFE OF AVALANCHE STUDY
BD athlete Antte Lauhamaa shares his learnings.
THE SAN JUAN SERIES: EPISODE 3 — PERSPECTIVE
JACKSON MARVELL: GIMME BACK MY BULLETS
Watch BD Ambassador Jackson Marvell get rowdy in the mountains as he climbs some...
BD AMBASSADOR CHRIS SCHULTE PUTTING UP FA’S IN FONT
From the well-traveled classics to brand new first ascents, watch BD Ambassador Chris Schulte...
CONCEPCIÓN WITH HAZEL FINDLAY
Watch as BD Athlete Hazel Findlay battles with one of the desert’s hardest splitter...
THE BD BETA: EPISODE 3
Joe Grant's tips to save your knees on the downhill.
GEAR MYTHS: GEAR SLINGS VS GEAR LOOPS
Is there a reason why gear slings have seemingly gone the way of the...
THE BD BETA: EPISODE 1
Five core exercises for climbers.
THE BD BETA: EPISODE 2
The warm-up that doesn't suck.
NOLAN'S FOURTEEN
BD Athlete Joe Grant on his soul-searching, record setting run of Nolan's 14.
THE LIFER
A soulful journey into the heart of American climbing with legend Russ Clune and...
THE CONSUMMATE SKI GUIDE
Few people spend more days on snow than BD Athlete Mike Barney. He’s been...
BD ATHLETE CARLO TRAVERSI ON THE SECOND ASCENT OF MELTDOWN (5.14C)
Ten years. That’s how long Meltdown stood unrepeated. Considering that Meltdown is located in...
INTRODUCING THE NEW IMPULSE TI
Designed for the deep.
SAFETY FIRST
Jackson Hole's high school avalanche program comes to life. Check out this film documenting...
NOLAN’S 14 INTERVIEW
BD Athlete Joe Grant was looking for an experience. He wanted it to be...
HOT FORGE HEATED CHALK BAG
The Ultimate for Cold Cragging Days or For Climbers who Suffer from Cold Hands.
THE MAKING OF THE BD HOTWIRE CARABINER
Racking up with a wire-gate carabiner today is about as standard as it gets....
RUSTY WILLIS AND THE FOUR FINGER FUEL
Rusty Willis lost his pinkie, but not his desire to climb. However, finding the...
BABSI ZANGERL AND JACOPO LARCHER CLAIM 2ND ASCENT OF MAGIC MUSHROOM
BD Athletes Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher on their historic ascent on El Cap.
RHYTHM
THE EXTENDED COLUMN TEST
Meet Bill Anderson—a Senior Exum Guide and Level 3 avalanche instructor for the American...
READY WHEN YOU ARE
Working for BD isn’t just a job, it’s a lifestyle. In this film, we...
MASON EARLE SENDS STINGRAY
Black Diamond athlete Mason Earle chased warm temperatures to Joshua Tree where he quickly...
THE BD BETA: EPISODE 5
Loving the downhill with balance and proprioception.
QC LAB: OFF-AXIS AND TRI/QUAD-AXIAL LOADING
QC LAB: OFF-AXIS AND TRI/QUAD-AXIAL LOADING Kelly Cordes emailed KP and the QC crew, posing...
CARLO TRAVERSI TAKES ON THE TRIPLE 14 CHALLENGE
Watch this amazing film documenting BD athlete Carlo Traversi trying his ultimate challenge—to climb...
THE BD BETA: EPISODE 4
Hip control for healthy knees.
BABSI AND JACOPO SEND ZODIAC (5.13D) ON EL CAP
BD Athletes Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher went to battle on one of El...
BE BOLD. BE BRAVE. BE COMMITTED. BE BABSI.
Black Diamond Athlete Babsi Zangerl is committed. From making the first female ascent of...
MENTAL TRAINING: SKILLS FOR A STRONGER MIND
Black Diamond Athlete Hazel Findlay just roared back from shoulder surgery and recently redpointed...
2017: THE HONNSOLO 11 FREE SOLOING AIRBAG PACK
It may be too hard to solo, but not too hard to HonnSolo! Inspired...
THE MAKING OF: THE BLACK DIAMOND WHIPPET
Since the mid 1990’s the Whippet has been an iconic tool for ski mountaineers....
MENTAL TRAINING: LET THE BODY CLIMB
With BD athlete Hazel Findlay.
QC LAB: WORN ANCHORS
Over time cold shuts, leaver biners and chain links wear from countless lowers. Will...
QC LAB: SLINGS AND QUICKDRAWS
KP and the crew present Part III of their Gear Doesn't Last Forever series...
QC LAB: RETIRING OLD ROPES
Our QC Lab posts aim to answer some of climbing's most common gear-related questions....
QC LAB: FULL STRENGTH HAUL LOOPS
KP and the crew tackle a question that is often heard at the base...
QC LAB: AUTOBLOCK MISUSE
We've been getting quite a few questions on the use of the Black Diamond...
QC LAB: CAN A HOT BELAY DEVICE MELT MY SLINGS?
Our QC Lab posts aim to answer some of climbing's most common gear-related questions....
LITTLE COTTONWOOD CANYON: THE HOME CRAG
QC LAB: GIRTH HITCHING A STOPPER
QC LAB: DANGERS OF ROPE WORN CARABINERS
There was an accident at the Red River Gorge where a climber fell going...
