 | Black Diamond Shadow climbing shoe
23. 12. 2017 06:44:10
The dream shoe for steep, aggressive climbing, the Shadow is a downturned Velcro shoe built for pulling HARD. Featuring our extra-sticky molded rubber with added friction strips for better toe-hooking, and a durable microfiber upper combined with our Engineered Knit Technology tongue, the Shadow is ... |
 | Connections - Black Diamond Presents
9. 01. 2018 16:16:29
The early winter season is all about re-connecting with what it means to be a skier again. In this film, we follow BD Athletes Tobin Seagel and Mary McIntyre into the Monashee Mountains, where they make their first turns of the season and get a dose of sage advice from a wise chalet owner. ... |
 | Lines Upon The Water - Black Diamond Presents
19. 01. 2018 00:41:24
BD Athlete Antte Lauhamaa believes skiing is an act of self-expression. From the time he was little, telemarking through the mountains around his native Finland, Lauhamaa has developed a deep appreciation for wild places. This love is what brought him to the untapped lines of Norways Northern Island... |
 | Climbing out of Disaster - Black Diamond Presents
8. 02. 2018 01:12:56
In September 2017, hurricane Maria barreled across the Atlantic and slammed full force into Puerto Rico. With winds recorded at up to 175 mph, the natural disaster devastated the island, leaving a path of destruction in its wake. Bryant Huffmana 39-year-old climbing guide from Cupey, Puerto Ricoreal... |
 | Skiing the Y Couloir with Noah Howell - Wasatch Classics
13. 02. 2018 00:14:03
BD Athlete Noah Howell knows the Wasatch like the back of his skis. Here he takes us on a tour of a classic couloir in his hometown range. Join the Black Diamond Community: https://bit.ly/3eL1PP2... |
 | Skiing the Whipple with Noah Howell - Wasatch Classics
13. 02. 2018 22:39:47
BD Athlete Noah Howell takes us for a ride down one of Big Cottonwood Canyon's only south-facing chutes known as The Whipple. Join the Black Diamond Community: https://bit.ly/3eL1PP2... |
 | Kai Lightner - Welcome to the BD Team
8. 03. 2018 00:06:02
Truth be told, Kai Lightner has been part of the BD family for half a decade. That's right, even before he was on the Today Show, NBC, and winning gold in the Youth World Championships. Despite his success and international acclaim, however, Kai is still the humble kid we 'unofficially' hooked up ba... |
 | Skiing & Climbing in the Argentine Andes - BD Athlete Mary McIntyre
13. 03. 2018 16:35:42
Skiing and climbing? Yes, please. Check out this video featuring BD Athlete Mary McIntyre as she skis and climbs in the Argentine Andes mountains, while based at the iconic hut Refugio Frey. Join the Black Diamond Community: https://bit.ly/3eL1PP2... |
 | BD Athlete and Eleven Experience Guide Mike Barney Chases Pow in the French Alps
15. 03. 2018 16:31:02
Black Diamond athlete and guide for Eleven Experience, Mike Barney, left his Silverton, Colorado, home to chase the snow to Europe, and get his first taste of the French Alps. He met up with fellow Eleven Guide Jean-Noel Gaidet in the village of Le Miroir, where his family has lived for five generat... |
 | Claire Buhrfeind - Welcome to the BD Team
19. 03. 2018 18:12:21
From winning Youth World Championships in both lead and bouldering, to jaw-dropping sending sprees outside (like the time she sent two 5.14c's and a 5.14a in just two days at the Red), if Claire Buhrfeind isn't on your radar, she should be. We're psyched to announce that Claire has joined the BD tea... |
 | MOVE - BD Athlete Seb Bouin
20. 03. 2018 09:32:26
When choosing a project far from home, Seb Bouin realizes the challenges associated with distance: Not only when it comes to the difficulty of the route, but also in terms of motivation, focus and personal growth. But Move 9b/9b+ in Flatanger, Norway, was the perfect challenge and he couldnt resist.... |
 | Introducing Black Diamond Stretch Rainwear - Shelter On The Go
20. 03. 2018 16:26:44
Built to keep you dry in the mountains, Black Diamond stretch rainwear combines our highly stretchable fabric with BD.dry waterproof/breathable/windproof solution to provide reliable protection when the weather breaks. ... |
 | BD Employees Find Powder Turns in Remote Russia - Kamchatka
27. 03. 2018 07:30:00
BD Employees dont just work all the time. We also get the opportunity to take our gear into the mountains that we love and explore. In this story, a few employees from BDs European headquarters venture to Kamchatckaa remote region of Russia thats covered in volcanos. And luckily, those volcanoes are... |
 | The Hot Forge Heated Chalk Bag - Black Diamond Presents
1. 04. 2018 08:00:39
Sure, weve all been there. Youre lured in by sending temps then BAM! Youre hanging on the end of the rope due to a case of numb fingers. Well, at Black Diamond, we set out to once and for all crush the problem of numb fingers, and now were proud to introduce the Hot Forge Heated Chalk Bag. ... |
 | Tostaky 8A+ - BD Athlete Carlo Traversi
10. 04. 2018 21:26:39
I had never even heard of this line before this year. Its funny how social media works in that way, bringing things quickly out of obscurity. I saw some friends post about it before I arrived in the forest and soon enough it was the line of the month. --Carlo Traversi ... |
 | Sean Bailey - Welcome to the BD Team
13. 04. 2018 18:38:27
At just 21 years old, Sean Bailey has proven himself a formidable force to be reckoned with. From his comp crushing abilities in lead and bouldering on both the National and World Cup circuit, to his brief, but explosive efforts on real rockhe clipped chains on Biographie/Realization (5.15a) in roug... |
 | Tigre et Dragon 8A - BD Athlete Carlo Traversi
19. 04. 2018 00:48:02
The line is absolutely stunning. A perfect hanging arete. The first few tries felt difficult. I had a hard time moving from the starting wall onto the hanging arete. The typical hold on the undercut section of the arete was too low for me, so I adapted and started using a closer, but worse hold. It ... |
 | Paddy 7C+ - BD Athlete Carlo Traversi
19. 04. 2018 00:48:18
I like to joke that climbing in Font is just topping out. While this isnt completely true, some problems prove the point. Paddy revolves around a few easier moves to the lip and then an absolute battle on basically nothing to finally stand on top. Im happy this problem went quick, because it felt li... |
 | Opium 8A - BD Athlete Carlo Traversi
19. 04. 2018 00:48:38
In between flurries of snow, a group of us attempted the problem Opium. Its overhanging nature kept it relatively protected from the elements. After some fiddling around with options, I realized that the only way through the section for me was to cut the toe and use that momentum to jump into a gast... |
 | L'Insoutenable Légèreté de l'Être 8B - BD Athlete Carlo Traversi
19. 04. 2018 00:49:20
The line was striking. A thin crimp seam follows the length of a steep roof and exits with a difficult looking mantle. When I returned in 2017, I figured out what the line was and mid-way through the trip found some time to try it out. ... |
 | Khéops Assis 8B+ - BD Athlete Carlo Traversi
19. 04. 2018 00:49:42
While the sit to Kheops isnt the most obvious starting position, its always fun to challenge yourself by starting from the lowest set of holds. It helps that the movement on this one is top notch. --Carlo Traversi ... |
 | Black Diamond Super Chute Rope Bag
19. 04. 2018 00:53:22
A unique funnel design makes the Black Diamond Super Chute Rope Bag extremely quick to pack, so you can spend less time dealing with ropes and more time climbing. Join the Black Diamond Community: https://bit.ly/3eL1PP2... |
 | Matty Hong - Welcome to the Team
26. 04. 2018 20:49:41
Matty Hong is strong. And were not just saying that because it rhymes. In 2016, he climbed his first 5.15a, ticking Chris Sharmas Papichulo in Oliana, Spain. But that was just the beginning. He followed that up with two more 5.15as, both in Spain, and solidified himself as one of the countrys top sp... |
 | Tainted Love - BD Athlete Hazel Findlay
1. 05. 2018 16:17:32
BD Athlete Hazel Findlay is known for her rad trad ability, whether shes freeing El Cap or climbing crumbly sea-cliffs with sparse protection. When she arrived in Squamish last summer, a friend and fellow Brit knew just the route she should try. Perched precariously at the very top of the Chief, a b... |
 | Anna Liina Laitinen - Welcome to the BD Team
9. 05. 2018 20:03:35
Hailing from Finland, Anna Liina Laitinen didnt start climbing until she was 17. But that didnt stop her from dreaming. With pictures of mountains on her bedroom wall and a fierce desire to climb, Anna quickly progressed. Now, at age 28, shes set the bar for Finnish women, claiming the national cham... |
 | 1 - Rockin' Rolo
22. 05. 2018 16:35:59
Roland Hemetzberger is the ultimate dark horse. At 27 years old, the German crusher has quietly climbed some of the worlds stoutest routes, including the third ascent of Europes hardest multi-pitch, WOGÜ (5.14b). Working full-time as Black Diamonds Sports and Community Coordinator in Innsbruck, Aust... |
 | 2 - Rockin' Rolo
12. 06. 2018 19:14:45
In Episode 2 of Rockin Rolo, BD Employee and ambassador Roland Hemetzberger continues his tour of Rocklands finest routes. After sampling a brilliant 6c+ trad line and a 7b sport route, Rolo racks up for an attempt at the second ascent of Beware of the Beastiesa spicy 8a+ trad route established by t... |
 | Sean Bailey Steps into the World of Black Diamond Climbing Shoes
19. 06. 2018 16:20:27
Recently, BD Athlete Sean Bailey visited our SLC headquarters to meet with the design team behind our new line of climbing shoes. With Seans insight into the world of high-end comp climbing and top-level sport and bouldering, our team of engineers and designers have been working hard to produce a sh... |
 | Sending Speed Intégrale (9a) - Babsi Zangerl
10. 07. 2018 16:38:03
BD Athlete Babsi Zangerl is no doubt one of the strongest climbers in the world. Shes climbed 5.14a on El Cap, bouldered V13, and sent runout 5.14b trad. You could say it was only a matter of time until she took her sport climbing to the ninth degreeclaiming what would be her first 9a (5.14d) route.... |
 | Magic Mushroom - Black Diamond Presents
25. 07. 2018 17:28:36
On December 10, BD Athlete Babsi Zangerl and Ambassador Jacopo Larcher claimed the coveted second ascent of Magic Mushroom (VI 5.14a)El Caps second hardest route. Check out this film capturing their ascent. ... |
 | Black Diamond Distance FLZ Trekking Pole
30. 07. 2018 20:49:35
Combining the compactibility of a 3-section Z-Pole with the adjustability of FlickLock®, the Distance FLZ is an excellent choice for long hikes, steep approaches, stream crossingsor for supporting your tarp shelter. Now with improved joint support and our new SlideLock technology, the Distance FLZ i... |
 | Road to the Innsbruck World Championships - Sean Bailey
7. 08. 2018 16:18:16
BD Athlete Sean Bailey is psyched to throw down at the World Championships in Innsbruck, Austria, this September. As the reigning 2018 National Champion in lead climbing, and a recent 2nd place finisher at the bouldering World Cup in Vail, Bailey has been ramping up his competition game. Check out S... |
 | Road to the Innsbruck World Championships - Claire Buhrfeind
14. 08. 2018 17:29:41
BD Athlete Claire Buhrfeind shares how she views competition climbing, her love for the sport, and why the World Championships in Innsbruck are the perfect testing ground for the 2020 Olympics. Join the Black Diamond Community: https://bit.ly/3eL1PP2... |
 | Joe Grant & The Black Diamond Distance Carbon Z Trekking Poles
20. 08. 2018 18:13:28
Our lightest Z-Pole built for mountain athletes and weight conscious adventurers, the Distance Carbon Z is now stronger and more durable with improved joint support, making it the ultimate in folding-pole performance. ... |
 | The Road to Tokyo - BD Athlete Adam Ondra
29. 08. 2018 17:34:22
BD Athlete Adam Ondra is arguably the best rock climber in the world. In the past, hes also been dedicated to competition climbinga format he has excelled in, with countless podiums and world championshipsbut recently his focus has been on the real stone. However, with the competition scene enterin... |
 | Live. Climb. Repeat. Get Ready for the 2018 World Championships
30. 08. 2018 22:56:47
Tune in and get stoked! BD is an Official Sponsor of the Innsbruck 2018 World Championships and will be covering the event live. Catch the latest athlete & event coverage at blackdiamondequipment.com. ... |
 | Introducing the Honnold Collection - BD Athlete Alex Honnold
20. 09. 2018 17:36:50
Featuring BD Athlete Alex Honnolds signature touches on his favorite Solution Harness and his old-school BD chalk bag he used during his historic solo of Freerider, these limited-edition pieces of the Honnold Collection feature his printed signature, and when you purchase Honnolds Signature Solution... |
 | BD Ambassador Josh Wharton Honors Hayden Kennedy with New Eldorado Route - Hayden's Line
8. 10. 2018 19:02:48
Its been a year and a day since we said goodbye to BD Ambassador Hayden Kennedy and his partner Inge Perkins. But hardly a day goes by without us remembering the incredible ascents, humble attitude and infectious stoke that Hayden shared with climbers around the world. ... |
 | The Black Diamond First Light Collection
9. 10. 2018 18:00:23
From early morning ridge scrambles, to extended belays during a crisp fall evening, our First Light Collection is with you every step of the way. Featuring breakthrough construction that allows the insulation to breathe in and out, the First Light series is built for the mountains. ... |
 | Gym. Crag. Repeat - Black Diamond Presents
16. 10. 2018 15:00:17
It all started in the gym for BD Athlete Carlo Traversi. Now, 15 years later, hes come full circle, tracing his roots back to where it began, only this time, as the owner of Sacramentos new premier bouldering gym. But Carlos motivation is not only to provide quality plastic pulling, but also to crea... |
 | Live. Run. Repeat. It Doesn't Matter How You Finish. It's How You Get There
8. 11. 2018 16:30:13
In the summer of 2018, BD Athlete Joe Grant traveled to Japan and raced in the Mt. Hiei International Trail Run. As Joe explains in this article, the 50-miler pays homage to Japans marathon monks, and with its intense elevation gain and climate, the race also brings the heat, literally and figurativ... |
 | Antte Lauhamaa on the Arctic Journey - Black Diamond Presents
13. 11. 2018 16:36:28
BD Athlete Antte Lauhamaa loves two things: adventure and skiing. Thats why he chose to go on an epic dog-sledding, couloir hunting expedition in the remote mountains of northern Sweden. Check out this video documenting Lauhamaas journey into the Arctic. ... |
 | The Black Diamond JetForce Tour Airbag Pack
13. 11. 2018 20:34:42
Featuring the latest advancement in avalanche airbag technology, the Black Diamond JetForce Tour uses the new Alpride E1 airbag system, which is electrically powered by cutting-edge supercapacitors. This powerful, fan-based system charges via both a micro USB and AA batteries, and is housed in a 26-... |
 | Will Gadd Takes On Helmcken Falls with Natural Gear - Black Diamond Presents
20. 11. 2018 18:23:20
BD Athlete Will Gadd has been putting Black Diamond gear to the test for over 20 years. He was an early proponent of our revolutionary carbon fiber ice toolsnow known as the Cobraand has been questing to the top of ice formations around the world with prototype ice gear ever since. From climbing Nia... |
 | Black Diamond Helio 105 Carbon Ski
27. 11. 2018 19:11:48
Designed for dedicated backcountry skiers who demand both technical precision and soft-snow performance, the versatile Helio 105 features a redesigned pre-preg carbon fiber layup with improved dampness for a smoother ride, while also making it extremely light with a balanced flex and supreme edge co... |
 | The Black Diamond Ice Tool Family
5. 12. 2018 19:01:11
Our heritage at Black Diamond is rooted in alpinism and ice climbing. That's why our exhaustive collection of ice tools reign supreme in the world of high-end ice climbing. From the world's first carbon fiber ice tool, to the innovative and brand new Reactor, this video walks you through the feature... |
 | The Black Diamond Ice Screw Family
5. 12. 2018 19:01:41
Our heritage at Black Diamond is rooted in alpinism and ice climbing. And it's no secret that our ice protection has a reputation for being the strongest, lightest and best in the game. Check out this video to get a better understanding of our complete Ice Screw Collection, and learn first hand the ... |
 | The Black Diamond Ultralight Ice Screw
5. 12. 2018 19:02:08
Designed for ski mountaineering, glacial travel and high-end alpinism, the Ultralight Ice Screw says it all in the name. Weighing in at 45% lighter than our Express Screws, the Ultralight Screw combines a steel tip with an aluminum body and forged aluminum hanger that features two clip-in points. Th... |
 | The Black Diamond Reactor Ice Tool
5. 12. 2018 19:02:33
With its open pick angle and leashless design, the Reactor is optimized for pure ice climbing. The tool features a steel head with an aluminum side plate and is compatible with the BD alpine hammer and the alpine adze. The tools extruded aluminum shaft is combined with a dual-density grip that is ad... |
 | Safety First—Jackson Hole’s High School Avalanche Program Comes to Life - Black Diamond Presents
11. 12. 2018 16:30:52
In the iconic mountain town of Jackson Hole, Wyoming, a group of motivated high school teachers have started a movement thats shifting the paradigm for avalanche education. Over the last few years, theyve been teaching an avalanche awareness class that leaves students with the knowledge needed to th... |