Journal : Climb

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

Recent Talk

Jordy commented on
BD athlete Alex Honnold reports from Wadi Rum, Jordan
"Sometimes it isn't as exciting in the retelling. There aren't a lot of words..."

Caner ALPAY commented on
VIDEO: BD athlete Drew Stoecklein roadtrips to Canada in search of snow
"I live in turkey. very limited possibilities here. No one in my skiing...."

Piep commented on
BD employee Kolin Powick reports on his volunteer work at the Khumbu Climbing Center in Nepal
"Safe travels, KP. Hope the bags show... bring us back some good stories...."

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..."

Wednesday, January 25, 2012

Spring 2012 Spare Parts Manual

Need that spare part but having trouble figuring out exactly which of the dozens of spare parts we sell is the one you need? Help is on the way. Click here to download a detailed guide to all the spare parts Black Diamond Equipment sells for Spring 2012 . Still stumped? Contact our North American customer service crew at bdmo@bdel.com or... [READ MORE]
Wednesday, January 11, 2012

PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Stinger crampon

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 22, 2011

VIDEO: BD athlete Cedar Wright manufacturing carabiners at Black Diamond Equipment headquarters in Salt Lake City, Utah

Black Diamond athlete Cedar Wright stopped through the BD offices a while back, and, like all of our climbers who visit us, wanted to go down to manufacturing and see how we make carabiners. As an avid videographer, Cedar, of course, had his camera with him and asked us to film him on the tour. When he got back to his home in Boulder,... [READ MORE]
Wednesday, November 2, 2011

GROUPS WE SUPPORT: Save Our Canyons

In this new series of monthly posts in the Journal, we'll be highlighting the support we provide to grassroots conservation and access-focused nonprofit groups —the people that help make a difference in the mountain, canyon and crag environments that we climbers, skiers and mountain enthusiasts thrive in. We take a large amount... [READ MORE]
Monday, October 24, 2011

TECH VIDEO: All-Around Series harnesses

Our All-Around Series harnesses (like the Momentum and Primrose) are the foundation of our harness line. Watch the Tech Video below to learn about these harnesses' features and benefits, including trakFIT adjustable leg loops, Dual Core construction and Speed Adjust waistbelt buckles. [READ MORE]