Journal

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

  • Thursday, May 24, 2012

    BD athlete Johnny Collinson reports on spring skiing and traveling

    Black Diamond athlete Johnny Collinson is a busy guy these days. When he's not shredding pow here in the Wasatch (a rare occurence this season), he's traveling to compete, shoot with photographers and film companies, and drop in at some of the best ski destinations on the planet. This spring was no different for Johnny, and below is Part I of... [READ MORE]

  • Wednesday, May 23, 2012

    GROUPS WE SUPPORT: Colorado Environmental Coalition

    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]

  • Tuesday, May 22, 2012

    BD athlete Jake Sakson reports on skiing in the Pacific Northwest

    Black Diamond athlete Jake Sakson might be short in stature, but he is usually found ripping some of the biggest lines imaginable—all on telemark gear. Jake made a break from the dry, sunny Rockies of his native Colorado this winter to ski the bottomless pow of the Pacific Northwest and drop in at Grand Targhee Resort for its Big Mountain... [READ MORE]

  • Monday, May 21, 2012

    Part II: BD athlete David Göttler reports from his expedition to Nuptse's east ridge

    Black DIamond athlete David Göttler is currently in Nepal, with his sights set on the formidable east ridge of Nuptse (7864m). Below is David's second dispatch from the expedtion that he sent us earlier this month. His team is now in basecamp and beginning the process of acclimatizing for their main objective. Best of luck David!... [READ MORE]

  • Friday, May 18, 2012

    Winger for the Weekend #136

    What do to when it's not a twist off, and you can't find a lighter, a wedding ring, a seat belt or a Black Diamond Nut Tool ? Head out to the yard and fire up the chainsaw, just like our friend in Winger for the Weekend #136. It's certainly not the safest way to open a wobbly pop, and probably not recommended after you've already had a few,... [READ MORE]