Journal


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


Thursday, March 24, 2011

Ultra-Distance Z-Pole receives 2011 Editors' Choice Award from Backpacker Magazine

Innovative. Stunning. Revolutionary. Beautiful. We can now use another adjective when describing our Ultra-Distance Z-Poles : AWARD-WINNING ! Our Ultra-Distance Z-Poles, carbon-fiber, three-section, foldable trekking poles, won the coveted 2011 Editors' Choice Award from Backpacker Magazine. Obviously we are thrilled with the award and proud to see such praise being laid upon our ground-breaking Z-Poles' technology and design. Thank you, Backpacker ! Currently featured in the April 2011 issue (on sale now), Backpacker 's enthusiastic review of the Ultra-Distance can be viewed below or downloaded in PDF format by clicking here . For info on the Ultra-Distance and to buy a pair right now, click here .  
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  • Tuesday, May 1, 2012

    BD athlete Sam Elias reports from Mount Everest basecamp

    Black Diamond athlete and ski tech rep for the Rocky Mountains, Sam Elias has recently traveled to Nepal as part of a Mount Everest expedition. A 5.14 crusher and mixed climbing maestro, Elias is currently getting his first taste of life on a Himalayan expedition. Below is the email he sent us Everest basecamp late last month. Good luck up... [READ MORE]

  • Thursday, April 19, 2012

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

    Black DIamond athlete David Göttler is back in Nepal, this time set to tackle the formidable east ridge of Nuptse (7864m). Below is his first report from the expedition. Best of luck to David, and we look forward to receiving more reports from him as the expedtion progresses. From: David Göttler Sent: Dienstag, 3. April 2012 07:27... [READ MORE]

  • Wednesday, April 18, 2012

    PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Mercury and Onyx packs

    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]

  • Tuesday, November 15, 2011

    VIDEO: BD Stoke Video—Fall 2011

    It was another great fall season here at Black Diamond Equipment, and now winter is on us—time to get the skis and ice tools ready for action (and maybe try to squeeze in a couple more days out on the trail). Here's a quick stoke video to get you psyched on the past few months of action and primed to run it hot this winter. We'll see you out... [READ MORE]

  • Tuesday, August 16, 2011

    How To Video: Black Diamond Titan lantern

    Here's a quick video that showcases the features and operating functions of our Titan lantern. To learn more about the Titan or to make a purchase, click here.   [READ MORE]