Journal : Mountain

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

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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..."

Wednesday, March 3, 2010 46.59222 8.24318

WITNESSES TO THE CHANGE: Daniel Silbernagel adventuring in the Alps

Daniel Silbernagel is a Swiss mountain guide who has spent 300 or more days for each of the past 20-plus years in the Alps, hiking, climbing and guiding. Our 2010 Alpine Adventures brochure highlights the mountaineering gear Silbernagel used during a long weekend in Switzerland’s Gruben Valley where he was doing repair and maintenance on the... [READ MORE]
Thursday, December 24, 2009 45.95713283584549 7.44598388671875

Honza Rejmánek uses BD trekking poles and helmet to finish third at RedBull X-Alps paragliding race

Thirty participants from 23 different nations began the RedBull X-Alps race on July 19, 2009, including Honza Rejmánek, who Black Diamond supported with essential mountain gear. Negotiating seven mountain turnpoints in Austria, Germany, Italy, Switzerland and France before landing on the float in Monaco, the event is for experienced... [READ MORE]
Friday, December 18, 2009 63.092583352935065 -151.0118865966797

BD athlete Kevin Mahoney attempts ski descent of Denali's 8000-foot South Face

Black Diamond athlete Kevin Mahoney headed up to Alaska with Dan Corn a few months ago to have a go at skiing the massive South Face of Denali. Though the duo didn’t pull the feat off, they did have a wild adventure on one of the greatest peaks in North America. Below is a trip report, photos and video clip that Mahoney sent us that... [READ MORE]
Friday, September 18, 2009 6.074544 116.56272

BD employees explore world's highest via ferrata in Borneo

In mid-August 2009 three Black Diamond Quality Assurance Engineers, Nick Rueff, Jimmy Basler and Andy Merriman, made a side-trip from working at BD Asia to Borneo's Mount Kinabalu, home to the world's highest via ferrata. Below is the excellent trip report and photos Nick sent us upon returning Stateside. (Since Jimmy, Nick and Andy argue... [READ MORE]
Friday, July 24, 2009 43.355 42.439167

Peter Metcalf and fellow BD employees climb Europe's highest peak, Mount Elbrus

In June 2009, Peter Metcalf , Black Diamond's CEO and co-founder, and fellow BD employees Ryan Gellert ( Managing Director of Black Diamond Equipment Asia), Bill Crouse (International Sales Manager) and Kolin Powick (Director of Quality) teamed up with BD's Russian distributor, Oleg Banar, to climb the highest peak in Europe, Mount Elbrus... [READ MORE]