PACKS AND VESTS FOR MOVING THROUGH THE MOUNTAINS
BD mountain athletes Joe Grant and Kelly Halpin guide us through their picks for...
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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.
HOW TO CHOOSE A CLIMBING ROPE
Tips for picking a new cord.
BLACK DIAMOND HARNESS GUIDE
Core to climbing, core to Black Diamond, and engineered to send.
THE BD GUIDE TO TECHNICAL SHELLS
Essential protection for when conditions change, not plans.
HOW TO CHOOSE BACKCOUNTRY SKIS
Pick the best planks for your terrain of choice.
HOW TO REPAIR CLIMBING SKINS ON THE SKIN TRACK
Basic field maintenance and repair tips for your climbing skins from our Reroute team.
HOW TO CHOOSE SKI POLES
Top picks for ski sticks.
THE BD OUTERWEAR GUIDE
Dial in the perfect outwear kit, from bluebird to blower.
SKI TOURING PACK ESSENTIALS
What to bring for every style of backcountry skiing.
WHAT TO WEAR BACKCOUNTRY SKIING
Dial in your kit for the skin track.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT PAIR OF GLOVES
Picking the right glove for your winter pursuit.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST HEADLAMP
We're here to shed some light on headlamps.
HOW TO CHOOSE AN INSULATED JACKET
Choosing the best insulation for your pursuit.
HOW TO TRIM YOUR BLACK DIAMOND SKINS
Watch and learn as our Field Test Coordinator runs you through a step by...
HOW TO CHOOSE A CARABINER
The Black Diamond guide to carabiners.
THE BLACK DIAMOND INSULATION GUIDE
Like the cams on your rack, it’s important to know which piece of insulation...
HOW TO CHOOSE PANTS FOR CLIMBING
Climbing pants built for the send.
PACK SMARTER FOR A CLIMBING TRIP
Choosing the right climbing pack and what to bring for a climbing trip.
HOW TO CHOOSE A QUICKDRAW
The Black Diamond guide to quickdraws.
WHAT TO WEAR CLIMBING
Our tips on what to wear while bouldering, sport climbing, or multi-pitch & alpine...
HOW TO CHOOSE A CLIMBING HARNESS
Find the best rock climbing harness for you.
HOW TO BUILD YOUR FIRST TRAD RACK
Follow these expert pointers on how to properly build out your very first trad...
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT TREKKING POLES
A look into the technology and construction of an essential tool for hiking and...
HOW TO ICE CLIMB WITH BD ATHLETE WILL GADD
ICE TRAINING: HOW TO BUILD A PLICE
Black Diamond Ambassador Will Gadd offers advice for building a Plice, a.k.a plywood ice.
HOW TO CHOOSE CLIMBING SHOES
Choosing the right pair of shoes is a crucial step for success, from gym...
THE SAN JUAN SERIES: EPISODE 3 — PERSPECTIVE
THE EXTENDED COLUMN TEST
Meet Bill Anderson—a Senior Exum Guide and Level 3 avalanche instructor for the American...
THE SAN JUAN SERIES: EPISODE 2 — HUMILITY
Humility in the backcountry is an essential skill. In this episode of the San...
