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Chris Spanis commented on
PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Mercury and Onyx packs
"I LOVE this pack. My Mercury 65 floated my gear from camp to camp on several..."

Jason commented on
Introducing Camalot X4 — Coming Spring 2013
"I don't know what the big deal with mastercams is. I bought one and noticed..."

Gavin Jensen commented on
BD athlete Brittany Griffith reports on climbing at Australia's Taipan Wall and Mount Arapiles
"This video made my hands sweat, made me relive when I led this with TWO..."

Dave Fisher commented on
QC Lab: Daisy chain dangers
"Yes, spot on mate !."

BD crew commented on
QC Lab: From the Archives
"@brian - these are typical peak loads that the bolt or quickdraw would see..."

BD crew commented on
QC Lab: Retiring Old Ropes
"@david Hopwood - good articles - thanks for the links. All of those..."

BD crew commented on
QC Lab—The Dangers Of Modifying Your Gear
"@ ben cook - per instructions - clipping directly into thumb loop is not a..."

what? commented on
Video #2: BD athlete Alex Honnold making the first ascent of A Gift From Wyoming (5.13) on Yosemite's Leaning Tower
"shutup wendy -_-"

Paul commented on
ROCKLANDS: Nalle Hukkataival visits South Africa's famed boulders
"Nalle Hukkataival climbing amazing looking hard boulders in Rocklands! Nice!!"

Brian commented on
QC Lab: From the Archives
"Thanks for the awesome info! I was curious when you say, "Typical sport..."

Wednesday, November 7, 2012

GROUPS WE SUPPORT: Montana Wilderness Association

We take a large amount of pride in our history of outspoken advocacy for conservation and access causes (locally, regionally and globally), as well as in our efforts to support conservation, education and recreation groups that are on the front-lines of protecting and preserving the wild lands we love and depend on, and this ongoing series will... [READ MORE]
Tuesday, November 6, 2012

BD employee Holly Merriman reports from the 11th Annual HERA Climb4Life Utah

Originally conceived in 2001 by HERA founder Sean Patrick, Climb4Life is a cornerstone event both for the HERA foundation and for Black Diamond. HERA Climb4Life, now in its 11th year here in Salt Lake City, has grown from a single event designed to raise awareness about ovarian cancer, to a nationwide series with hundreds of participants... [READ MORE]
Wednesday, October 31, 2012

Black Diamond stands with more than 80 outdoor and local businesses in opposition of Utah SkiLink

Black Diamond, along with a coalition of over 80 snowsports and outdoor brands and local Utah businesses, today announced its formal, united opposition to the Utah SkiLink—a proposed gondola that would connect Canyons Resort in Park City with Solitude Mountain Resort in Big Cottonwood Canyon. The proposed project would require the US Forest... [READ MORE]
Thursday, October 18, 2012

BD employee Andy Anderson reports from the 24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell

Tucked away in the rolling, forested hills of the Ozark Mountains, Horseshoe Canyon Ranch, near Jasper, Arkansas, is home to not only a fully operational dude ranch, but one of the biggest concentrations of sandstone sport climbing in the state. For one weekend each fall, HCR is fully invaded by climbers for the 24 Hours of Horseshoe Hell, a... [READ MORE]
Friday, October 12, 2012

Black Diamond's 19th annual Utah Avalanche Center fundraising party raises $66,000

Last month Black Diamond Equipment hosted the 19th annual fundraiser party for the Utah Avalanche Center , bringing out a record number of supporters from the Utah ski community. The beautiful Thursday evening in September provided a great atmosphere for the unofficial kick-off party for the 2012/2013 ski season and helped to raise $66,000 in... [READ MORE]