Journal

Das Journal widmen wir dem Sport und den Menschen die Black Diamond zu dem machen was es ist.

  • 20. Mar. 2012, 4:46 Uhr

    GROUPS WE SUPPORT: American Alpine Club

    We take a large amount of pride in our history of outspoken advocacy for conservation and access causes (locally, regionally and globally), as well as in our efforts to support conservation, education and recreation groups that are on the front-lines of protecting and preserving the wild lands we love and depend on, and this ongoing... [READ MORE]

  • 23. Mar. 2012, 9:50 Uhr

    Winger for the Weekend #129

    The dictionary defines talent as a special ability or natural aptitude for something. But if you aren't particularly special at anything, you can also create your own talents by performing two or more mediocre skills simultaneously, as demostrated in Winger for the Weekend #129. Playing the Star Wars theme on the bagpipes while dressed as a... [READ MORE]

  • 26. Mar. 2012, 10:00 Uhr

    VIDEO: BD athletes Will Gadd and Tim Emmett ice climbing in the Alps

    Black Diamond athletes Will Gadd and Tim Emmett were over in Switzerland in early January for the Kandersteg Ice Climbing Festival and decided to spend a couple days after the event hunting down some challenging ice to climb. Bjarne Sahlen was on hand and documented their search for the goods. Below is the video he edited together for us... [READ MORE]

  • 28. Mar. 2012, 10:29 Uhr

    EMPLOYEE FAVORITES: Mike Allen, Escape Artist (5.10-), Black Canyon of the Gunnison, CO

    Here at Black Diamond, the inspiration to innovate is driven from within. When we're not at the office, our dedicated crew of employees is out cranking at the crags, putting in miles on the trails and questing around the mountains in search of untracked descents. In this ongoing series of posts on the Journal, we'll be highlighting some of our... [READ MORE]

  • 29. Mar. 2012, 10:29 Uhr

    BD athlete Alex Raczynski reports on his climbing trip to Siurana and Marglef, Spain

    BD athlete Alex Raczynski is a legit young gun. Seventeen years old, Alex is trained by fellow BD athlete Adam Pustelnik and has redpointed up to 9a. He’s definitely part of the next generation of sport climbers that are poised to changed the books on what is possible. Below is his report he sent us regarding his trip to Siurana and Marglef... [READ MORE]

  • 30. Mar. 2012, 10:55 Uhr

    Winger for the Weekend #130

    Like some weird hybrid of John Popper and Indiana Jones, the star of Winger for the Weekend #130 is another prime example of the majesty of multitasking. Here Adam Winrich combines his two passions: playing the harmonica and crackin' whips, the latter of which hasn't served much utility since lion taming went out of style. Have a good weekend... [READ MORE]