Journal : Climb

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

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Bruce Kirkby commented on
BD employee Kolin Powick reports on his volunteer work at the Khumbu Climbing Center in Nepal
"Right on KP! Cool to read, and sick pics. Makes me wish I was over there..."

climber commented on
Video #3: BD athlete Adam Ondra bouldering in Fontainebleau, France
"a perfect video for a perfect performance. good job!"

Dominika commented on
BD athlete Alex Honnold reports on Poland's indoor climbing scene
"Very nice article. I'm from Poland visiting US right now and I have the same..."

Bob Pruitt commented on
QC LAB: Remounting previously drilled skis
"So what if the screw holes are converted to threaded inserts? And would a..."

Spraylord McGillicutty commented on
Winger for the Weekend #122
"Get that guy a job in QA."

Joey commented on
VIDEO PROFILE: BD athlete Will Gadd climbing Roman Candle (M8) in Hyalite Canyon, Montana
"Bozeman is THE place for climbing."

Matt commented on
Video #1: BD athlete Adam Ondra bouldering in Fontainebleau, France
"I too would like to know the music credits. Awesome vid, lovely place...I..."

Franken commented on
VIDEO: World's Most Difficult Via Ferrata
"It's not about being "hard" we all know we climb when we want to climb,..."

RG commented on
EMPLOYEE FAVORITES: Susannah Pratt, NW Couloir of the Pfeifferhorn, UT
"this is a great story, one that makes the idea of getting a "real" job..."

Bryan Wright commented on
EMPLOYEE FAVORITES: Susannah Pratt, NW Couloir of the Pfeifferhorn, UT
"Thanks for sharing this... The Pfeiff has been on my list for a couple years,..."

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]
Thursday, January 26, 2012

Copp-Dash Inspire Award accepting applications for 2012—deadline February 29th

The Copp-Dash Inspire Award is currently accepting applications from January 1, 2012 through February 29, 2012 for small climbing teams attempting fast and light alpine climbing objectives with a desire to creatively document and share their experience. The award was established in memory of American climbers Jonny Copp and Micah Dash, who... [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]
Thursday, January 12, 2012

BD athlete Sam Elias reports on competing in the 2012 Ouray Ice Festival

BD athlete Sam Elias competed last week in the 2012 Ouray Ice Festival competition. In 2010 he finished the finals route, but ended up second when fellow BD athlete Josh Wharton finished in a faster time. In 2011, Sam botched a sequence down low and took a monstrous whipper. In 2012, well… he again tangled with Lady Luck, as he writes... [READ MORE]