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THE DARK SIDE

A film documenting the often-overshadowed bouldering of Yosemite climbing, where jedis like BD Athlete Carlo... A film documenting the often-overshadowed bouldering of Yosemite climbing, where jedis like BD Athlete Carlo Traversi have spent years learning to harness the force. 

NOT A COMEBACK: HAZEL FINDLAY POSTPARTUM

BD Athlete Hazel Findlay shares her tips for returning to the climbing life for new... BD Athlete Hazel Findlay shares her tips for returning to the climbing life for new mothers.

BABSI FLASHES FREE RIDER

A film documenting the first flash ascent of El Capitan by BD Athletes Babsi Zangerl... A film documenting the first flash ascent of El Capitan by BD Athletes Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher.

COMMITTED

BD Ambassador Didier Berthod’s 20-year odyssey to climb the Cobra.

Q&A: BABSI AND JACOPO SEND MAGIC LINE

BD Athletes Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher share their story of climbing one of the... BD Athletes Babsi Zangerl and Jacopo Larcher share their story of climbing one of the world’s most mythical trad routes.

BLACK DIAMOND PRESENTS: MULKEY AND GLATTHARD SWING THE HYDRA IN MONTANA

BD Athletes Aaron Mulkey and Yannick Glatthard take the new Hydra into the backcountry of... BD Athletes Aaron Mulkey and Yannick Glatthard take the new Hydra into the backcountry of Montana in search of steep ice and mixed climbing.

DEEP IN ALASKA

Follow Dorian Densmore and Mya Akins for a month-long, exploratory mission in the Chugach Mountains.

A WEEKEND IN THE VALLEY WITH ALEX HONNOLD AND CONNOR HERSON

Two BD legends walk into the Valley. What happens next? Watch and see.

QC LAB: ELECTROMAGNETIC INTERFERENCE AND AVALANCHE TRANSCEIVERS

With ski season kicking off, the QA Lab crew dives deep into the world of... With ski season kicking off, the QA Lab crew dives deep into the world of electromagnetic interference and how it can affect backcountry safety.

QC LAB: ALUMINUM VS. STEEL ICE SCREWS

Light is right, but steel is real. So, when it comes to ice screws, what’s... Light is right, but steel is real. So, when it comes to ice screws, what’s the deal? In this QC Lab, Will Gadd and Matt Berry thread their way to the source of truth when it comes to aluminum vs. steel ice screws.

THE MENTOR

She was many things—a Stonemaster, an outdoor industry visionary, a physicist. A rock dropped into... She was many things—a Stonemaster, an outdoor industry visionary, a physicist. A rock dropped into a pond that created ripples, affecting many lives and generations of climbers. This is the story of our unsung hero, our co-founder.

GEAR MYTHS: METHODS FOR CLIPPING A CHALK BAG

GEAR MYTHS: BOLTS ARE ALWAYS BOMBER, RIGHT?

Go ahead, take the whip. You’ve got a trucker bolt just below. But wait …... Go ahead, take the whip. You’ve got a trucker bolt just below. But wait … you sure about that? In this Gear Myths, Kolin “KP” Powick shares a recent close call, which resulted in an exploration of safety protocol when it comes to sport climbing.

QC LAB: THE ART AND SCIENCE OF USING SNOW ANCHORS

The QC Lab team is joined by IFMGA Mountain Guide Mark Smiley to discuss the... The QC Lab team is joined by IFMGA Mountain Guide Mark Smiley to discuss the subtle art of building, testing, and using snow anchors.  

HOW TO BUILD YOUR FIRST TRAD RACK

Follow these expert pointers on how to properly build out your very first trad rack.