Journal


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


  • 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]