Journal : News

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..."

Monday, December 5, 2011

Dawn Patrol application launched on Facebook—enter to win now!

Back in the early 1990s, the late, great Alex Lowe (a.k.a., The Fiend) was the commander-in-chief of a crew of Black Diamond employees that would wake up at inhuman hours in order to score turns before having to be at work at 9 A.M. … a task dubbed by The Fiend as “dawn patrol.” This ritual has been embraced by BD employees and other... [READ MORE]
Tuesday, September 20, 2011

18th Annual Utah Avalanche Fundraiser—a HUGE success!

The 18th Annual Utah Avalanche Center Fundraiser Party was off the charts this year. With attendance hitting between 1100-1200 people this was definitely the party marking the unofficial start to the ski season here in the Wasatch! We are still working on tallying up all the money raised, but at this time it looks like the fundraiser produced... [READ MORE]
Wednesday, September 7, 2011

18th Annual Utah Avalanche Fundraiser—Salt Lake City, September 15

Black Diamond Equipment, Uinta Brewing Company and the Friends of the Utah Avalanche Center invite you to the annual pre-season fundraiser bash complete with food from Rico Mexican Market, beer & wine and the live tunes of Herban Empire. There will also be the legendary silent auction to support the Utah Avalanche Center (UAC) as well as... [READ MORE]
Thursday, August 25, 2011

Fall 2011 gear swap and sale at Black Diamond retail store in Salt Lake City, UT—October 21-23

• Save big with preseason specials on ALL skis, boots and bindings • ALL Clothing, including NEW Fall/Winter outerwear on sale • Discounts on ALL climbing hardware, ropes, rock shoes and more • ALL trail runners, approach shoes and mountain boots at reduced prices • ALL packs, tents, backpacking... [READ MORE]
Wednesday, June 15, 2011

American Alpine Club launches new $25,000 conservation grant program

The American Alpine Club has recently announced a new conservation grant program that will provide a whopping $25,000 to help conserve and protect climbing resources. Where and what those climbing areas are will depend on the proposals they are requesting from you—climbers and climber groups from around the United States. Below is the... [READ MORE]