 | Skiing In the Shade of the 8000m Peaks - BD Athlete Thomas Gaisbacher
19. 12. 2018 22:52:09
BD Athlete Thomas Gaisbacher traveled to Pakistan with one goal: to climb and ski the strik-ing Shimshal Whitehorn mountain. To his knowledge, only two teams had reached the sum-mit of this peak, and the route he and his team were eyeing had literally never been climbed or skied for that matter. Th... |
 | The Just Do It (5.14c) Onsight - BD Athlete Adam Ondra
21. 12. 2018 14:25:58
Just Do It is the crown jewel of Smith Rockthe birthplace of hard sport climbing in America. The 140-foot testpiece was, in fact, Americas first 5.14c, climbed in 1992 by the French superstar J.B. Tribout. To this day, Just Do It remains a coveted ascent by the worlds strongest climbers.... |
 | The American Road Trip—A Visit to the Black Diamond Headquarters - BD Athlete Adam Ondra
2. 01. 2019 15:06:29
This past November, during his American road-trip, BD Athlete Adam Ondra stopped by the Black Diamond headquarters in Salt Lake City to take a factory tour and learn first-hand how the gear he trusts his life to day-in and day-out is made. ... |
 | The American Road Trip—Supercrack of the Desert - BD Athlete Adam Ondra
4. 01. 2019 16:11:53
BD Athlete Adam Ondra recently made his first pilgrimage to Indian Creekthe crack climbing capital of the world. In this video, Ondra racks up for the ultimate classic: Supercrack of the Desert (5.10). ... |
 | The American Road Trip—Battling Belly Full of Bad Berries (5.13b) - BD Athlete Adam Ondra
7. 01. 2019 14:03:58
Id like to say it was a good fight, but it was almost disgusting! laughed an exhausted Ondra after battling to the chains of Belly Full of Bad Berries (5.13b). Armed with the redesigned Black Diamond C4 Camalots, Ondra booted up for what he now says is one of the biggest fights of his life. The infa... |
 | The Redesigned Black Diamond Camalot C4
7. 01. 2019 20:15:39
Thats right. Weve done it again. Behold the new, redesigned Camalot C4. Now 10% lighter, these bad boys have eclipsed our classic, cornerstone cams, and feature a more modern design that gives climbers everything they love about the old Camalots but add new touch-points like a wider trigger for easi... |
 | Set Up Your Black Diamond Headlamp
9. 01. 2019 01:34:07
Learn how to set up and maximize the features of your Black Diamond headlamp. http://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en/headlamps-and-lanterns Join the Black Diamond Community: https://bit.ly/3eL1PP2... |
 | BD Athlete Mary McIntyre—Skiing the Fullness of the Void - Black Diamond Presents
15. 01. 2019 15:48:30
This powerful nothingnessthat at once empties and fills the mindis why powder is so addictive, writes BD Athlete Mary McIntyre. For Marya devoted powder houndher Never Never Land is Japan. Accumulating at a rate of five inches per hour, Japans famed powder is just what Mary had been searching fortha... |
 | BD Athlete Carlo Traversi On the Second Ascent of Meltdown (5.14c) - Black Diamond Presents
29. 01. 2019 14:46:35
Ten years. Thats how long Meltdown stood unrepeated. Considering that Meltdown is located in the mecca of traditional climbing, its safe to assume that the Yosemite routeestablished by Beth Rodden on Valentines Day in 2008is one of the hardest crack climbs in the world. Many of the worlds strongest ... |
 | The Black Diamond Street Creek 24 Backpack
29. 01. 2019 23:53:38
Haulbag durability meets urban functionality in the Street Creek 24. This is a solid, no-frills commuter pack, designed for everyday missions to work, the gym and the after-hours party.Learn more: https://blkd.md/2TBjtqw... |
 | BD Athlete Mike Barney—The Consummate Ski Guide - Black Diamond Presents
5. 02. 2019 17:33:40
Few people spend more days on snow than BD Athlete Mike Barney. Hes been a ski guide for the last 17 years and spends on average nine months every 365 days taking clients into the mountains. Hes amassed a level of knowledge in the mountains thats unparalleled, which is why hes continually sought aft... |
 | The Black Diamond Trail Series Trekking Poles
8. 02. 2019 19:07:24
Our lightweight trail series trekking poles now feature our latest advancements in trekking pole technology, including our redesigned FlickLock Pro adjustability, our innovative SmashLock technology for super quick deployment and collapsibility, and our improved grips and Solution strap for added co... |
 | The Black Diamond Distance Series Trekking Poles
8. 02. 2019 19:07:29
The Black Diamond Distance series trekking poles are our premium poles for fully adjustable, folding performance. Now with improved joint support (making them 30% stiffer) and greater durability thanks to added reinforcements around the locking mechanism and upper shaft, these highly adaptable trekk... |
 | Introducing Black Diamond Forged Climbing Denim—Featuring Hazel Findlay
11. 02. 2019 23:37:22
Redefining climbing denim one stem at a time, Black Diamond's new Forged Denim uses an innovative combination of best-in-class materials with climbing specific features to create the worlds best climbing denim, utilizing Black Diamonds exclusive BD.FORGED design protocol. BD.FORGED is a way to creat... |
 | Trim Your Black Diamond Splitboard Skins
19. 02. 2019 19:28:29
Designed for epic splitboard excursions, the new GlideLite Splitboard Mix STS skins feature our patented STS tail attachment that is adjustable and stretches to the perfect length. Designed with a mix of mohair and nylon, these skins provide the ultimate balance of lightweight glide and uphill tract... |
 | Tobin Seagel—Moving Through Mountains - Black Diamond Presents
23. 02. 2019 17:51:08
Youve got to earn these turns yourself, writes BD Athlete Tobin Seagel. This film documents the journey to ski a massive line in Seagels hometown Coast Mountains of British Columbia. Join the Black Diamond Community: https://bit.ly/3eL1PP2... |
 | Adam Ondra—The Balkans Road Trip - Black Diamond Presents
27. 02. 2019 14:51:51
From establishing a beautiful 9a+ in Bosnia during the Drill and Chill festival to a first go attempt at Croatias formidable 8c multi-pitch Spomin, BD Athlete Adam Ondras recent road trip through the Balkans of Southeastern Europe was, by all accounts, historic. Leaving a trail of hard first ascents... |
 | Fame - BD Athlete Adam Ondra
13. 03. 2019 14:17:12
When BD Athlete Adam Ondra boots up at the base of a route, rest assured theres always a crowd watching and waiting in rapt anticipation. And when hes not climbing, there innumerable selfies, signatures, photographers, and filmmakers all hoping for his attention. But thats all part of the lifestyle ... |
 | Cooking - BD Athlete Adam Ondra
15. 03. 2019 15:50:19
Part of climbing hard is also eating well, says BD Athlete Adam Ondra. Its this philosophy that drives his passion for cooking, which this film captures. From spices labeled by climbing grades, to intricate meals designed to be made in a van while on the road, Ondra painstakingly tweaks every detail... |
 | The Lifer - Black Diamond Presents
19. 03. 2019 15:47:22
Russ Clune is a cornerstone of Black Diamond history and an integral part of climbings humble beginnings in America. Recently, BD Athlete Sam Elias paid Clune a visit at his home in the Gunks, where he sampled the historic routes of the past, and attempted a rare ascent of the new-school trad testpi... |
 | A New Addition to the Honnold Signature Series - Black Diamond Presents
1. 04. 2019 07:53:24
In the past two years, Alex Honnold has been involved in some amazing product innovations, from the HonnSolo to the Hot Forge Heated Chalk Bag. Recently, when he needed help bringing a new idea to life, he knew just where to go. We worked tirelessly with Honnold; conceptualizing, creating, and devel... |
 | Black Diamond ATC Pilot—Superior Control with Enhanced Security
22. 04. 2019 19:02:52
A single rope geometry assisted belay device with enhanced braking, the ATC Pilot introduces a system that provides an added level of security to your belay, while allowing for smooth rope payout. ... |
 | Introducing the Black Diamond Zone Climbing Shoe
25. 04. 2019 18:59:00
Get in the Zone during your next session with this new high-performance shoe built with our innovative Engineered Knit Technology. Designed for hard, steep climbing, the Zone combines unparalleled breathability and comfort, thanks to the knit upper, with molded rubber for superior grip.... |
 | Black Diamond Bouldering Crash Pads—Built for the Send
29. 04. 2019 23:51:44
From our Mondo, which is king of the highballs, to the do-it-all Drop Zone and workhorse Impact, our bouldering crash pads feature premium foam layups, improved suspension systems for better transport and square corners for optimal coverage when pairing with other pads. ... |
 | Built for the Send—Featuring the Rock Blitz, Solution Guide and Half Dome
1. 05. 2019 21:47:36
From the Rock Blitzan on-route, multi-pitch packto our redesigned Half Dome helmet and the burly Solution Guide Harness, our gear is designed by climbers for climbers and is engineered to work seamlessly on climbing missions. ... |
 | Cracked Out—Chris Burkard’s Journey to Climb the Yosemite Offwidth Circuit - Black Diamond Presents
3. 05. 2019 14:25:44
Unbeknownst to his millions of fans, BD Ambassador Chris Burkardthe prolific adventure photographer and filmmakerhas a crack addiction. To make matters worse (at least for his knees and elbows), Burkards obsession is not your standard affair. Oh no. Hes into the darkest, gnarliest, most destructive ... |
 | Black Diamond Notion SP Pants—Featuring BD Athlete Daila Ojeda
7. 05. 2019 23:06:03
Loose-fitting cotton pants perfect for gym sessions and cool days in the boulders, the Black Diamond Notion Pants feature a touch of stretch and plenty of pockets for your small essentials. The elastic waistband dials in the fit, and stretch cuffs keep the pant legs out of the way of your footwork.... |
 | Hillary Gerardi - Welcome to the BD Team
16. 05. 2019 17:39:31
Hillary Gerardi did not intend to become a runner. She spent her childhood scampering around the woods in her familys back forty and swinging around uneven bars at the local gymnastic club through high school, only running when her field hockey and lacrosse coaches told her she had to. But when she ... |
 | Nolan's Fourteen - Black Diamond Presents
22. 05. 2019 14:59:31
BD Athlete Joe Grant was looking for an experience. He wanted it to be hard, and he wanted to push himself to that edge where hed have to make difficult decisions. Thats why he chose Nolans 14a rowdy jaunt through Colorados Sawatch range, which links 14 14,000-foot mountains over 100 miles. Needless... |
 | Introducing Black Diamond Forged Climbing Denim—Featuring Nalle Hukkataival
30. 05. 2019 17:29:49
Redefining climbing denim one boulder at a time, Black Diamond's new Forged Denim uses an innovative combination of best-in-class materials with climbing specific features to create the worlds best climbing denim, utilizing Black Diamonds exclusive BD.FORGED design protocol. BD.FORGED is a way to cr... |
 | Black Diamond Wind Shells—Featuring Joe Grant, Hillary Gerardi and Kyle Richardson
30. 05. 2019 19:20:52
From FKT's to smash and grab alpine ascents, our wind shells are engineered to provide the ultimate lightweight protection in the mountains. From our groundbreaking Deploy Wind Shell, which is the lightest on the market, to our Distance Wind Shell, which features an innovative and environmentally fr... |
 | Black Diamond Distance Pack
31. 05. 2019 16:54:37
Built for the fast and light mountain adventurer, the Distance pack transcends barriers with its hybrid design that includes vest-inspired suspension for running, and a unique feature set that allows you to carry the appropriate gear while navigating intricate mountain terrain.... |
 | 1—Five Core Exercises for Climbers - The BD Beta with DPT Esther Smith
11. 06. 2019 16:58:13
BD Athlete Claire Buhrfeind joins Esther Smith, DPT of Grassroots Physical Therapy to explore a select kit of mat exercises that touch on all of the key areas of our core and emphasize thoughtful, aligned movement for a strong and fluid climbing body. ... |
 | 2—The Warm-Up that Doesn’t Suck - The BD Beta with DPT Esther Smith
25. 06. 2019 17:17:57
In episode 2 of The BD Beta, Athlete Claire Buhrfeind and Esther Smith, DPT of Grassroots Physical Therapy, combine forces to design a simple and efficient climbing warm-up that does not require you to lie in the dirt, do awkward movements that draw attention (wink!) or require cumbersome equipment.... |
 | The World's Lightest Technical Merino Wool Shirt - Black Diamond Rhythm Tee
9. 07. 2019 18:03:26
Built for ultimate freedom and mobility, the Rhythm tee features NuYarn merino wool technology making it significantly lighter than any other wool shirt on the market, while increasing performance at the same time. The Rhythm's NuYarn fabric dries five times faster than standard merino while providi... |
 | Two Small Routes - Black Diamond Presents
1. 08. 2019 17:57:32
This past May, the BD Athlete Team got together for two days in Saint George, Utah, to hang out, test new products, and climb. Of course with heavy hitters like Nalle Hukkataival and Carlo Traversi at the cliff, a few evening sends went down, which we captured in this short video. Enjoy. ... |
 | 3—Joe Grant’s Tips to Save Your Knees on the Downhill - The BD Beta with DPT Esther Smith
13. 08. 2019 04:12:00
What goes up, must come down. In episode 3 of The BD Beta, DPT Esther Smith brings in BD Athlete Joe Grant for an in-depth look at the mechanics, body positions and exercises Joe uses to keep your knees healthy while racking up the downhill miles. ... |
 | Hazel Findlay Rocks Down to Electric Avenue (5.13+R) - Black Diamond Presents
20. 08. 2019 16:57:14
There are so many places a climber has to go, says BD Athlete Hazel Findlay. For years, she had heard about the perfect granite cracks in Bohuslän, Sweden, but only recently did she make the trip. Teamed up with her friend and fellow Brit crusher Madeleine Cope, Hazel set out to see for herself what... |
 | Black Diamond Bouldering Brushes
21. 08. 2019 19:12:43
Featuring an ergonomic handle that provides hand clearance as well as a tapered head and bristles to reach those hard to access holds, the BD Boars Hair brush keeps your project clean for the next burn.... |
 | 4—Hip Control for Healthy Knees - The BD Beta with DPT Esther Smith
27. 08. 2019 17:18:34
Hip control to Major Tom? Episode 4 of the BD Beta series combines the knowledge of BD Athlete Joe Grant and DPT Esther Smith to distill some key concepts that can help save your knees in mountain terrain. The hip/pelvis is our 'powerhouse'; learning how to control and mobilize this region is essent... |
 | Ryan Robinson - Welcome to the BD Team
30. 08. 2019 17:59:30
We're stoked to have Ryan Robinson join the Black Diamond team. Ryan is a professional highliner, adventure athlete, photographer, and three-time American Ninja Warrior finalist. A modern pioneer to the sport of highlining, Ryan has been intimately involved in the incredible progression of the sport... |
 | First Ascents in Turkey— 1 Lily’s Eye - BD Athlete Seb Bouin
3. 09. 2019 15:57:52
With recent ascents up to 9b/b+ (5.15b/c), BD Athlete Seb Bouin is one of the worlds strongest climbers. And as the saying goes: like mother, like son. On a recent first ascent expedition to Turkey, Seb traveled with his favorite climbing partnerhis motherto establish a new route in a recently disco... |
 | First Ascents in Turkey— 2 Lily’s Eye - BD Athlete Seb Bouin
10. 09. 2019 19:09:06
In episode 2 of Lilys Eye, Seb puts the finishing touches on the new route he bolted with his mom in Turkey. The line is epic at around 80 meters long and checks in at 8c+ (5.14c)making it an instant classic tufa testpiece. But, says Seb, more than a grade behind a route, there is a story with my mo... |
 | Light Up The Send
13. 09. 2019 00:49:32
New! Black Diamond Headlamps: Smaller. Lighter. Brighter.Black Diamond's new headlamps feature a smaller, more efficient design. Redesigned with a lower profile for better balance and more ergonomic for added comfort. Weve also updated the user interface by adding a second switch for easy lens mode ... |
 | First Ascents in Turkey— 3 Lily’s Eye - BD Athlete Seb Bouin
19. 09. 2019 10:59:56
After making the first ascent of Lilys Eye 8c+ (5.14c), BD Athlete Seb Bouin and his mom enjoy the Turkish lifestyle, and, of course, Seb bolts a futuristic extension to a route, ensuring that one day soon hell be back ... |
 | Live. Climb. Repeat. with Nalle Hukkataival - Black Diamond Presents
1. 10. 2019 17:23:27
BD Athlete Nalle Hukkatiaval is driven by first ascents. For him, the moment of actually climbing a boulder problem is secondarya mere 10%compared to the hard work of actually unearthing the line. But just because you have the vision of how a sequence should unfold doesnt guarantee that you can do t... |
 | 5—Loving the Downhill with Balance and Proprioception - The BD Beta with DPT Esther Smith
8. 10. 2019 17:50:35
BD Athlete Joe Grant has managed to avoid knee injuries over 15 years and thousands of miles of mountain running, but like most runners, he has had his fair share of acute ankle injuries. In Episode 5, Joe and DPT Esther Smith select a set of foot and ankle mobility exercises and challenge the propr... |
 | Concepción with Hazel Findlay - Black Diamond Presents
22. 10. 2019 17:47:16
This past spring, BD Athlete Hazel Findlay faced off with the immaculate 230-foot splitter, Concepción (5.13), located in the southwest desert near Moab, Utah. I guess I got my ass kicked a little bit, says Hazel. Performance anxiety comes because you put too much pressure on yourself, explains Haz... |
 | Black Diamond Forged Denim
29. 10. 2019 15:42:37
Behold, BD Forged Denimthe next step in climbing denims evolution. Our denim is built using the exclusive BD.FORGED design protocol to fully embody the Black Diamond apparel point of difference. Focused for climbing, this pant is burly, thanks to its Cordura fiber content, yet unbelievably stretchy ... |
 | Black Diamond Helio Recon Ski
4. 11. 2019 20:19:45
The Helio Recon excels at everything from technical lines to powder laps with the durability to withstand season after season of touring abuse. The skis combine a poplar wood core and ABS sidewalls, with dampening technology borrowed from the award-winning Helio construction, to deliver smooth power... |