Journal

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

  • 4. Jun. 2012, 9:47 Uhr

    VIDEO: BD grassroots athlete Hayden Kennedy sending Carbondale Short Bus (5.14-) in Indian Creek

    At only 22 years old, Black Diamond grassroots athlete Hayden Kennedy has already collected a slew of hard repeats and first ascents on rock, ice and big mountains the world over. So we weren't terribly surprised when this past spring, fresh off his season in Patagonia (check out his trip reports HERE and HERE ), he rolled down to Indian... [READ MORE]

  • 5. Jun. 2012, 8:45 Uhr

    Part II: BD athlete Johnny Collinson reports on spring skiing and traveling

    Black Diamond athlete Johnny Collinson had a busy spring, jam-packed with non-stop travel, film and photo shoots, competitions and deep powder skiing. Below is Part II of a report Johnny sent us on his spring travels. To check out Part I of Johnny's trip, click HERE .   That unknown end of season trip popped up just as I... [READ MORE]

  • 7. Jun. 2012, 9:00 Uhr

    New for Spring 2012: Icon Headlamp

    Whether you're participating in a SAR mission, approaching in the pre-dawn or rappelling through the night, the all-new waterproof Icon headlamp is availble now and packs 200 lumens of power for times when you need the brightest light possible. Check out the videos below to see the Icon in action and get an in-depth look at how to use this... [READ MORE]

  • 6. Jun. 2012, 8:48 Uhr

    PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Focus harness

    Innovation is what drives everything here at Black Diamond. If we're not making gear better, stronger, lighter, faster, more durable and easier to use, then we're not doing our job. In this ongoing series of monthly posts, we'll be giving you an inside look at some of our most innovative products through one-on-one interviews with our team of... [READ MORE]

  • 8. Jun. 2012, 8:33 Uhr

    Winger for the Weekend #138

    The next time someone tells you that climbing is a dangerous activity, point them in the direction of WInger for the Weekend #138, which gives us a glimpse of the intensely competitive world of human castle building. Like climbing, you need to have solid core strength, good technique and be comfortable with exposed heights. Unlike climbing, you... [READ MORE]

  • 12. Jun. 2012, 3:54 Uhr

    BD athlete Angel Collinson reports on skiing and filming in Alaska

    The two seasons prior to this past winter Black Diamond skier Angel Collinson absolutely dominated the competitive freeskiing scene. It didn't take a genius to see her experience on the Freeride World Tour and Freeskiing World Tour coupled with solid race background would make her likely to excel one of the sport's most famous proving... [READ MORE]

  • 13. Jun. 2012, 11:27 Uhr

    EMPLOYEE FAVORITES: Holly Merriman, Irene's Arete (5.8), Grand Teton NP

    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]

  • 14. Jun. 2012, 8:53 Uhr

    Part III: BD athlete David Göttler reports from his expedition to Nuptse

    BD athlete David Göttler has been in the Himalaya for the last few months acclimatizing and preparing to attempt the east ridge of Nuptse (7864m). The team recently abandoned its initial objective due to hazardous conditions on the mountain and a sick teammate, and has set its sights on the north ridge instead. Below is David's third dispatch... [READ MORE]

  • 15. Jun. 2012, 11:14 Uhr

    Winger for the Weekend #139

    Itching to climb 5.14 but not willing to hassle with the strict diet, dedicated training schedule and singular devotion that it requires? Well then check out Winger for the Weekend #139, which features Utah State University's own Ascending Aggies, a group of level-10 nerd wizards who have created an Inspector Gadget-like, vacuum suction system... [READ MORE]

  • 20. Jun. 2012, 12:52 Uhr

    GROUPS WE SUPPORT: Outdoor Foundation

    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... [READ MORE]

  • 21. Jun. 2012, 1:41 Uhr

    Part IV: BD athlete David Göttler summits Nuptse via the North Ridge

    BD athlete David Göttler, partnered with Gerlinde Kaltenbrunner, summited Nupste (7864m) on May 17 via the North Ridge (for the ridge’s third ascent, and first since 1996). A fantastic achievement and all of us at BD send out congratulations to David and Gerlinde. Below is David’s fourth and final expedition dispatch, which he sent us... [READ MORE]

  • 25. Jun. 2012, 1:57 Uhr

    BD athlete Jasmin Caton reports on multi-pitch climbing in Corsica

    BD athlete Jasmin Caton spends her winters working as a backcountry ski guide and her summers as a rock climbing guide. In between those work gigs, she crams in an absurd amount of climbing, both in her homecountry of Canada and throughout the world. Below is a report Jasmin wrote about her recent trip to the island of Corsica.... [READ MORE]

  • 26. Jun. 2012, 2:14 Uhr

    VIDEO: First ascent of Burkett Needle's east arete in Alaska, supported by the Copp-Dash Inspire Award

    Black Diamond Equipment, along with La Sportiva, Mountain Hardwear and Patagonia, sponsor the Copp-Dash Inspire Award , an award established in honor of BD athletes Jonny Copp and Micah Dash who perished in an avalanche in 2009. The award's goal is to support not only alpine ascents throughout the world, but also to support the documentation... [READ MORE]

  • 27. Jun. 2012, 4:18 Uhr

    PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Women's Distance FL Z-Pole

    Innovation is what drives everything here at Black Diamond. If we're not making gear better, stronger, lighter, faster, more durable and easier to use, then we're not doing our job. In this ongoing series of monthly posts, we'll be giving you an inside look at some of our most innovative products through one-on-one interviews with our team of... [READ MORE]

  • 29. Jun. 2012, 8:57 Uhr

    Winger for the Weekend #140

    When you live on the road and you're asked to housesit for a friend, most people would make themselves pretty busy taking advantage of the hot showers, fridge full of food, comfortable beds and cable TV. But if you're like our friend James Lucas, your first order of business is to slip into your danciing shoes, strap on your skeleton... [READ MORE]