The BD Experience
Welcome to the Black Diamond Experience, an organic presentation of inspirational stories, photos and videos from our athletes, employees and partners. The Black Diamond Experience is where we showcase climbing, skiing and hiking adventures from around the world, plus event news, advocacy efforts and product and technology highlights—all in one dynamic smorgasbord of stoke. Enjoy.
Ticino Gravity
An homage to Ticino bouldering.
Beta Light Series
Our answer to the ultralight backpacking revolution.
The Mentor
She was many things—a stonemaster, an outdoor industry visionary, a physicist. A rock dropped into a pond that created ripples, affecting many lives and generations of climbers. This is the story of our unsung hero, our co-founder. This is the story of our mentor, Maria Cranor.
RAW SENDS: Babsi on the Fourth Ascent of Meltdown (5.14c)
Watch the uncut of BD athlete Babsi Zangerl sending the iconic Yosemite trad testpiece.
La Gara with Hillary Gerardi
Trofeo Kima is a race that’s not on the trail. It’s in the mountains, as BD athlete Hillary Gerardi puts it. “Anyone who knows Kima, reveres it,” she adds. And few know it as well as Hillary. Follow this beautiful journey through the peaks and valleys of Trofeo Kima to see Hillary attempt the course record.