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.
Babsi Zangerl flashes Free Rider on El Cap
Black Diamond Athlete Babsi Zangerl achieved a historic ascent by becoming the first person to flash the iconic 1000m big wall route Free Rider on El Capitan. This remarkable accomplishment, which took place over three days, redefines the boundaries of big wall climbing.
Always Alive: The Story Behind Hillary Gerardi’s FKT of Mont Blanc
A documentary film currently debuting in film festivals around the world.
HARD SENDS with Seb Bouin—Bibliographie 9b+ (5.15c)
Watch BD athlete Seb Bouin attempt Céüse’s hardest route.
Ticino Gravity
An homage to Ticino bouldering.
The Mentor
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. This is the story of our mentor, Maria Cranor.
