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.
Connor Herson: Sending Blackbeard’s Tears (5.14c trad)
Watch Connor claim the coveted second ascent of this California testpiece.
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.
Teton Bullseye with Kelly Halpin
Follow BD Athlete Kelly Halpin on a solo, unsupported mission up and around the iconic Grand Teton.
Black Diamond Presents:
Dorian Densmore and Mike Barney in the Central Andes
Watch these BD shredders send it in South America.
Gear Myths: The Helmet Question—When Should You Wear a Helmet and Why?
In this Gear Myths, we’re opening the lid (pun intended) on the topic of helmets—more specifically, how climbers decide when to wear helmets and a few predictions on the future of the brain bucket.