MASON EARLE SENDS STINGRAY
Black Diamond athlete Mason Earle chased warm temperatures to Joshua Tree where he quickly...
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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 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...
DISTANCE CARBON Z TREKKING POLES
BD Athlete Joe Grant hails from France, where mountain runners have used trekking poles...
QC LAB: VIA FERRATA
This month, KP and the crew discuss a via ferrata accident (NOT involving Black...
BD ATHLETE CHRIS SCHULTE BOULDERING IN INDIAN CREEK
BD athlete Chris Schulte headed to the crack-climbing Mecca of Indian Creek, where instead...
QC LAB: GEAR DOESN'T LAST FOREVER—CRAMPONS
Our QA engineers take a look at the realistic lifespan of a crampon.
QC LAB: GEAR DOESN'T LAST FOREVER—ICE TOOL PICKS
This month is first part of a series the QA engineers are doing on...
QC LAB: THE DANGERS OF MODIFYING YOUR GEAR
Our QC Lab posts aim to answer some of climbing’s most common gear-related questions....
QC LAB: HOW STRONG IS THE SPINNER LEASH?
QC LAB: In this post KP weighs in on the intended use and risks...
QC LAB: TWISTY ROPES
The dreaded twisty rope is the bane of every climber’s existence. Not only is...
HAZEL FINDLAY - CLIMBING THROUGH PREGNANCY
During her 40-week pregnancy, Black Diamond Athlete Hazel Findlay continued to pursue climbing. Here,...
AN FKT OF THE TETON BULLSEYE WITH KELLY HALPIN
Follow BD Athlete Kelly Halpin on a solo, unsupported mission up and around the...
DAWN PATROL WHY WE RISE
We all have rituals that define who we are. At Black Diamond, the Dawn...
DUMBARTON DAYS
Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher explore Scotland's trad testpieces.
THE SAN JUAN SERIES: EPISODE 2 — HUMILITY
Humility in the backcountry is an essential skill. In this episode of the San...
HBCUS OUTSIDE & BLACK DIAMOND PARTNER FOR CHANGE
Follow the story of a growing outdoor club at FAMU.
HAZEL FINDLAY ROCKS DOWN TO ELECTRIC AVENUE (5.13+R)
Teamed up with her friend and fellow Brit crusher Madeleine Cope, Hazel set out...
BACKCOUNTRY BETA WITH MIKE BARNEY
Join Black Diamond Athlete and Avalanche Professional Mike Barney on a tour into the...
PETER METCALF: COMMITTED TO MAKING A DIFFERENCE
In a post on conservation, creative environmental solutions and the commitment required to implement...
QC LAB: WHAT IS THE STRONGEST RAPPEL KNOT?
Rappel knot choice (Double Fisherman's, Ring Bend or Euro Death/Overhand) has always been up...
QC LAB: DRAWS IN A GYM
We've tested many fixed quickdraws from sport routes from all over the country. A...
QC LAB: SLING STRENGTH IN 3 ANCHOR CONFIGURATIONS
QC LAB: HOW STRONG ARE HIMALAYAN FIXED LINES?
Our QC Lab posts aim to answer some of climbing's most common gear-related questions....
QC LAB: EXTENDING A CAM SLING
The sling-on-sling method of extending a cam sling does save the use of a...
QC LAB: HOW ICE SCREWS ARE MADE
If you’re an ice climber, you’ve probably wondered … “how are my ice screws...
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW
BD athletes Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher free the Nose (VI 5.14a).
QC LAB: TO SCREAMER OR NOT TO SCREAMER?
This post comes direct from QA Manager Corey LaForge, who returned from a recent...
QC LAB: RE-SLINGING CAMALOTS AND C3S
One of the most common questions we get at Black Diamond is regarding reslinging...
QC LAB: DO ROPES NEED TO REST BETWEEN FALLS?
Our QC Lab posts aim to answer some of climbing's most common gear-related questions....
QC LAB: HOW SKETCHY IS A SHARP-EDGED CARABINER?
I've yanked a lot of worn, sharp-edged biners off of routes, and I've tested...
QC LAB: REMOUNTING PREVIOUSLY DRILLED SKIS
Our QC Lab posts aim to answer some of climbing's most common gear-related questions....
HIKE THE STARS WITH THE BLACK OUTSIDE
Join the Black Outside for a hike that reconnects black youth to the outdoors.
