Journal


The Journal is dedicated to the sports and people that make Black Diamond what it is.


  • Monday, February 6, 2012

    BD athlete Nalle Hukkataival reports on his U.S. bouldering tour

    BD athlete Nalle Hukkataival spent two months in the U.S. this past fall, chasing temps, repeating classics and tracking down first ascents. Below is his report from the travels, as well as some nice photos and video clips. [ Power of Landjager (V11), East Mountain, Hueco Tanks, TX. photo: www.gas-photo.net] My 2-month roadtrip in... [READ MORE]

  • Thursday, February 2, 2012

    BD employee Kolin Powick reports on his volunteer work at the Khumbu Climbing Center in Nepal

    Black Diamond Equipment’s Director of Global Quality, Kolin Powick , has taken four weeks off of work here in Salt Lake City to volunteer his time and expertise at the Khumbu Climbing Center in Nepal. Numerous BD athletes have gone to support the center in the past (including Cedar Wright and Conrad Anker ), but this is the first time a... [READ MORE]

  • Monday, January 30, 2012

    Video #3: BD athlete Adam Ondra bouldering in Fontainebleau, France

    Black Diamond athlete Adam Ondra has recently focused his energies to the world of bouldering, and the results have been stunning. This December, fresh off his second ascent of Gioia in Italy (at 8C+, one of the hardest boulder problems in the world), Adam set off for his first-ever visit to the iconic boulders of Fontainebleau, France.... [READ MORE]

  • Tuesday, January 24, 2012

    BD athlete Zoe Hart reports on climbing trip to Madagascar

    Black Diamond athlete Zoe Hart traveled to Madagascar on a honeymoon with her husband and fellow ace alpinist Maxime Turgeon. The had their sights set on tackling some of the classic long routes at Tsarano region, as well as get in some cragging and kite surfing near the beach. Below is her report from the trip, including some valuable... [READ MORE]

  • Monday, January 23, 2012

    Video #2: BD athlete Adam Ondra bouldering in Fontainebleau, France

    Black Diamond athlete Adam Ondra has recently focused his energies to the world of bouldering, and the results have been stunning. This December, fresh off his second ascent of Gioia in Italy (at 8C+, one of the hardest boulder problems in the world), Adam set off for his first-ever visit to the iconic boulders of Fontainebleau, France.... [READ MORE]