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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..."

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Thursday, April 30, 2009

Video of Black Diamond skier Callum Pettit on ESPN.com

Check out this feature on Black Diamond skier Callum Pettit from ESPN Video: [READ MORE]
Thursday, April 30, 2009

Albert Leichtfried dodges massive ice fall in Japan—AMAZING photo!

Black Diamond athletes Albert Leichtfried and Markus Bendler went to Japan's Hokkaido Island to bag some ice climbing first ascents. On a waterfall called Furope No Taki the duo narrowly missed being pummeled by several tons of falling ice. Talk about a close call! Read below Leichtfried's account that he emailed to us when he... [READ MORE]
Thursday, April 30, 2009

SIERRA SNAFUS: Alex Honnold Gives Peak Bagging a Shot—With Mixed Results

It was completely dark, the monstrous lakeside thicket I was stuck in obscured the weak light of a quarter moon. I’d been hiking for more than 20 hours straight, the last five of them in total darkness (I’d left my headlamp back in the van, confident that I wouldn’t need it). I’d run out of food sometime before sunset. I thought... [READ MORE]
Thursday, April 30, 2009

BORN TOO LATE: Are All the Great Alpine First Ascents Gone? By Simon Anthamatten

I get up, draw back the curtains and there she is: the Diva of the Alps, the Matterhorn. The sight of this mountain shouldn’t really fascinate me so much anymore. I grew up at the foot of this beautiful gneiss pyramid and have stood on its summit dozens of times. But fascinated I am. What must it be like to be the first to climb... [READ MORE]
Thursday, April 30, 2009

Colin Haley solos Supercanaleta on Fitz Roy, Patagonian Argentine

Colin Haley had another successful season down in Patagonia in 2008/2009, this time with, among other ascents, a solo of Fitz Roy’s Supercanaleta (1600 m, TD+ 5.10, 90º). Haley managed the ascent (the second time the line had ever been soloed) in a touch over 14 hours. Below is the report Haley posted on his blog shortly after... [READ MORE]
Thursday, April 30, 2009

Nalle Hukkataival makes the first repeat of Banshousha (8C), Ogawayama, Japan

Back in 2000 Tokio Muroi did the FA of 伴奏者 ( Bansousha ) at Ogawayama, Japan and gave it 5. dan, which translates to 8C or V15. It's a 6-meter slab and, until April 22 2009, no one had been able to repeat it. Along comes Black Diamond athlete Nalle Hukkataival, who needed one day, to do the 2nd ascent. Watch the video below and read the... [READ MORE]