JOIN BLACK DIAMOND AND AIARE AS WE KICK OF THE 2025/2026 WINTER SEASON!

Come hang out at your local retailer for an evening of mingling, backcountry tips and tricks from BD Athletes, AIARE instructors, and your local Avy Center! Brush up on your avalanche awareness, win prizes, and enjoy some local eats. Check out our event locations and mark your calendars for a kick off that’ll get you psyched for snow!

  • EVENTS

    10/2 - Mountain Chalet, Colorado Springs

    Winter Kick-Off Party Designed for the Deep

    Join us for an evening of community, backcountry tips and tricks from BD athlete Mike Hattrup, avy insights from AIARE provider Pete Lardy and the CAIC, and the chance to brush up on your avalanche skills with the AIARE Avy Aware Program.

    To request an accessibility accommodation, please contact the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) at 303-499-9650 or CAIC@state.co.us at least two weeks in advance of the event. CAIC will make every effort to provide an accommodation.

    Tickets & Event Details HERE
    • Where: Mountain Chalet
    • When: October 2nd, 6:30 - 9:00 PM
    • Cost: $5 entry + 2 Raffle tickets
    • Proceeds go to: AIARE & CAIC

    10/9 - Bent Gate, Golden, CO

    Ski Season Kick-off – Designed for the Deep


    Join us at Bent Gate in Golden, CO for an evening of backcountry knowledge, avalanche awareness, and community. Hear from BD athlete Bjorn Leines, AIARE provider Scott Mahoney, and the CAIC, then stick around for pizza, beer, and the chance to win big in the Friends of CAIC Sweepstakes.

    To request an accessibility accommodation, please contact the Colorado Avalanche Information Center (CAIC) at 303-499-9650 or CAIC@state.co.us at least two weeks in advance of the event. CAIC will make every effort to provide an accommodation.

    Tickets & Event Details HERE
    • Where: Bent Gate
    • When: October 9th, 6:00 - 9:00 PM
    • Cost: $10 Entry + 1 Sweepstakes entry
    • Proceeds go to: AIARE & CAIC


  • 10/15 - Pro Ski and Mountain Service, North Bend, WA

    Join us at Pro Ski & Mountain Service in North Bend, WA for an evening of avalanche awareness, backcountry tips, and community. Hear from BD athletes Dorian & Mya, a Pro Guiding Service AIARE Instructor, and NWAC representatives, then hang out for food, drinks, and a gear-packed raffle supporting avy education.

    Event Details

    • Where: Pro Ski and Mountain Service
    • When: October 15th, 6:00-9:00 PM
    • Cost: $5 entry + 2 raffle tickets
    • Proceeds go to: AIARE & NWAC

  • 10/23 - Backcountry Essentials, Bellingham, WA

    Winter Kick-Off Party Designed for the Deep


    Join us at Backcountry Essentials in Bellingham, WA for an evening of avalanche awareness, backcountry tips, and community. Hear from BD athlete Adrian Ballinger, AIARE provider Zack McGill, and the NWAC, plus get insights from Cascade Mountain Ascents. Stick around for food, drinks, and a raffle packed with BD gear.

    Tickets & Event Details HERE

    • Where: Backcountry Essentials
    • When: October 23rd, 6:00-9:00 PM
    • Cost: $5 entry + 2 raffle tickets
    • Proceeds go to: AIARE & NWAC
  • 11/19- Alpenglow Sports, Truckee/Tahoe, CA

    Winter Kick-Off Party Designed for the Deep

    Join us at Alpenglow Sports in Tahoe City, CA for an evening of avalanche awareness, backcountry skills, and community. Hear from BD athletes Angela Hawse & Adrian Ballinger, AIARE provider Logan Talbott, and the Sierra Avalanche Center, plus connect with Alpenglow Expeditions. Enjoy food, drinks, and a raffle loaded with gear—all supporting avalanche education.

    Event Details

    • Where: Alpenglow Sports
    • When: November 11th, 6:30-8:30 PM
    • Cost: TBD
    • Proceeds go to: AIARE & SAC

DESIGNED FOR THE DEEP

Hard charging. Exploratory. Off piste and into the wild.

At Black Diamond, we're committed to going deep, whether that's into the mountains, the design process, or the community we love. Our fall/winter collection of equipment and apparel is built for the experience of casting off, and diving into the deep end of adventure.