QC LAB: HOW STRONG IS THE SPINNER LEASH?
QC LAB: In this post KP weighs in on the intended use and risks...
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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.
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.
TEXAS LADY CRUSHERS
Emilie Hernandez and Texas Lady Crushers are bringing diversity to climbing, one women-led clinic...
SOUL DEEP: CLIMBING IN THE HEART OF SOULSVILLE WITH MEMPHIS ROX
In the heart of Soulsville in south Memphis, Tennessee, a revolution is happening. And...
BLACK DIAMOND PRESENTS: LIGHT IN THE DARKNESS
Watch Antte Lauhamaa ski by moonlight with a little help from his Black Diamond...
MILES TO GO
Join Black Diamond and The Venture Out Project for a look into the world...
FOSTERING CONEXIÓN THROUGH CLIMBING WITH XAVIER BRAVO
Xavier Bravo dreams of bringing climbing to his Latine community, and with Escala, he’s...
JÉRÉMY PREVOST: TEN
BD Athlete Jérémy Prevost shares the story of his past and his new ski...
THE NEW BOULDERING CHAMPION
In her first World Cup season, BD Athlete Natalia Grossman clinches the overall bouldering...
BJORN LEINES: SENDING IN THE WASATCH
Need stoke? Watch this banger featuring Black Diamond Athlete Bjorn Leines getting after it...
ANDREW KING: CLIMBING BETWEEN WORLDS
Mountaineer and adventurer Andrew King is attempting to climb the world’s tallest mountains. If...
SEB BOUIN: CLIMBING DNA
Black Diamond Athlete Seb Bouin shares his thoughts on sending his longest standing project...
