L’EXPÉRIENCE BD

Bienvenue dans l’Expérience Black Diamond, une présentation authentique d’histoires inspirantes, de photos et de vidéos partagées par nos athlètes, notre équipe et nos partenaires. L’Expérience Black Diamond, c’est l’endroit où tu découvres des aventures de grimpe, de ski et de randonnée venues des quatre coins du monde, mais aussi des actus sur nos événements, nos engagements et les dernières nouveautés en matière de produits et de technologies—le tout réuni dans un concentré d’énergie et de passion. Profite bien.

BD athlete Kelly Halpin and friend run through a field in Wyoming.

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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A close-up of two Black Diamond Ropes.

HOW TO CHOOSE A CLIMBING ROPE

Tips for picking a new cord. 

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Black Diamond Harness Guide

BLACK DIAMOND HARNESS GUIDE

Core to climbing, core to Black Diamond, and engineered to send.

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The BD Guide to Technical Shells

THE BD GUIDE TO TECHNICAL SHELLS

Essential protection for when conditions change, not plans.

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Set of skis in various colors on a white background

HOW TO CHOOSE BACKCOUNTRY SKIS

Pick the best planks for your terrain of choice.

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A skier rips the skins on their skis on a foggy ridge.

HOW TO REPAIR CLIMBING SKINS ON THE SKIN TRACK

Basic field maintenance and repair tips for your climbing skins from our Reroute team.

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Person skiing on a snowy mountain with backpack and skis

HOW TO CHOOSE SKI POLES

Top picks for ski sticks. 

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THE BD OUTERWEAR GUIDE

Dial in the perfect outwear kit, from bluebird to blower.

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Ski Touring Pack Essentials

SKI TOURING PACK ESSENTIALS

What to bring for every style of backcountry skiing. 

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Two backcountry skiers breaking trail in deep powder.

WHAT TO WEAR BACKCOUNTRY SKIING

Dial in your kit for the skin track.

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A skier wearing Black Diamond gloves clips the sternum strap on their pack.

CHOOSING THE RIGHT PAIR OF GLOVES

Picking the right glove for your winter pursuit.

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Two hikers in the alpine illuminate their path with Black Diamond headlamps.

HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST HEADLAMP

We're here to shed some light on headlamps. 

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A mountaineer zips up a Mission Down Parka.

HOW TO CHOOSE AN INSULATED JACKET

Choosing the best insulation for your pursuit. 

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HOW TO TRIM YOUR BLACK DIAMOND SKINS

Watch and learn as our Field Test Coordinator runs you through a step by...

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How to Choose a Carabiner

HOW TO CHOOSE A CARABINER

The Black Diamond guide to carabiners. 

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The Black Diamond Insulation Guide

THE BLACK DIAMOND INSULATION GUIDE

Like the cams on your rack, it’s important to know which piece of insulation...

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A bouderer wearing Sequence pants.

HOW TO CHOOSE PANTS FOR CLIMBING

Climbing pants built for the send.

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Pack Smarter for a Climbing Trip

PACK SMARTER FOR A CLIMBING TRIP

Choosing the right climbing pack and what to bring for a climbing trip. 

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How To Choose a Quickdraw

HOW TO CHOOSE A QUICKDRAW

The Black Diamond guide to quickdraws. 

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BD athlete Hazel Findlay in the Black Canyon.

QUE PORTER POUR GRIMPER

Dans cet article, on te file nos conseils sur quoi porter pour le bloc,...

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How To Choose a Climbing Harness

COMMENT CHOISIR TON BAUDRIER D’ESCALADE

Découvre les conseils des pros de Black Diamond pour choisir le meilleur baudrier d’escalade...

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COMMENT TE MONTER TON PREMIER RACK DE TRAD

Suis ces conseils d’experts pour te monter ton tout premier rack de trad comme...

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Three hikers use BD trekking poles in Montana.

COMMENT CHOISIR LES BONS BÂTONS DE TREKKING

Un aperçu de la technologie et de la conception derrière un outil indispensable pour...

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How To Ice Climb with BD Athlete Will Gadd

COMMENT GRIMPER SUR GLACE AVEC L’ATHLÈTE BD WILL GADD

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ICE TRAINING: HOW TO BUILD A PLICE

ENTRAÎNEMENT SUR GLACE : COMMENT FAIRE UNE PLICE

Black Diamond Ambassador Will Gadd te file ses conseils pour construire une Plice, alias...

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How To Choose Climbing Shoes

COMMENT CHOISIR TES CHAUSSONS D’ESCALADE

De la salle de bloc aux grandes voies trad, l’escalade offre une incroyable diversité...

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THE SAN JUAN SERIES: EPISODE 3 — PERSPECTIVE

SÉRIE SAN JUAN : ÉPISODE 3 — PERSPECTIVE

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THE EXTENDED COLUMN TEST

LE TEST DE COLONNE ÉTENDUE

Voici Bill Anderson—guide senior chez Exum et instructeur avalanche niveau 3 à l’American Avalanche...

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THE SAN JUAN SERIES: EPISODE 2 — HUMILITY

SÉRIE SAN JUAN : ÉPISODE 2 — HUMILITÉ

L’humilité, c’est une compétence essentielle quand tu pars à l’aventure en pleine nature. Dans...

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