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.

HANG RIGHT: SHOULDER MAINTENANCE FOR CLIMBERS

HANG RIGHT: SHOULDER MAINTENANCE FOR CLIMBERS

Physical Therapist Esther Smith joined BD Bootcamp for a few days to work with...

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HANG RIGHT: ELBOW PAIN IN CLIMBERS

HANG RIGHT: ELBOW PAIN IN CLIMBERS

It's hard to find a climber who hasn't experienced elbow pain at some point....

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ALEX HONNOLD'S FREERIDER HANGBOARD WORKOUT

ALEX HONNOLD'S FREERIDER HANGBOARD WORKOUT

BD Athlete Alex Honnold dives into his training routine and why hangboarding was crucial...

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HANG RIGHT: THE KNOWLEDGE QUEST—LESSONS 2-4

HANG RIGHT: THE KNOWLEDGE QUEST—LESSONS 2-4

In the second installment of the Knowledge Quest, BD Athlete Sam Elias and DPT...

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HANG RIGHT: THE KNOWLEDGE QUEST—LESSON 1

HANG RIGHT: THE KNOWLEDGE QUEST—LESSON 1

Esther Smith, DPT of Grassroots Physical Therapy, and BD Athlete Sam Elias share how...

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THE BD BETA: EPISODE 3

THE BD BETA: EPISODE 3

Joe Grant's tips to save your knees on the downhill.

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THE BD BETA: EPISODE 1

THE BD BETA: EPISODE 1

Five core exercises for climbers.

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THE BD BETA: EPISODE 2

THE BD BETA: EPISODE 2

The warm-up that doesn't suck.

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THE BD BETA: EPISODE 5

THE BD BETA: EPISODE 5

Loving the downhill with balance and proprioception.

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THE BD BETA: EPISODE 4

THE BD BETA: EPISODE 4

Hip control for healthy knees.

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MENTAL TRAINING: SKILLS FOR A STRONGER MIND

MENTAL TRAINING: SKILLS FOR A STRONGER MIND

Black Diamond Athlete Hazel Findlay just roared back from shoulder surgery and recently redpointed...

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MENTAL TRAINING: LET THE BODY CLIMB

MENTAL TRAINING: LET THE BODY CLIMB

With BD athlete Hazel Findlay.

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Backcountry Beta with Mike Barney

BACKCOUNTRY BETA WITH MIKE BARNEY

Join Black Diamond Athlete and Avalanche Professional Mike Barney on a tour into the...

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