—Alex Lowe on early Dawn Patrol missions
Black Diamond and NOLS have joined together to invest in the future of our outdoor community. Together we believe that the wilderness is the best teacher, and that the lessons learned and skills sharpened in wild places help elevate the leader in everyone.
From gym to crag, mountain trails to alpine peaks and everything in between, the BD Athlete Team pushes the limits of what's possible with their mind, body and soul.
ALEX HONNOLD
Climb
BABSI ZANGERL
Climb
JOE GRANT
Mountain
HAZEL FINDLAY
Climb
Our passion for innovation transforms the way we pursue mountain sports—a heritage that began with a backyard anvil and hammer and continues today, hitting milestones along the way with revolutionary equipment such as the world’s first wire gate carabiner, or our cornerstone Camalots.
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Basic field maintenance and repair tips for your climbing skins from our Reroute team.
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Top picks for ski sticks.
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What to bring for every style of backcountry skiing.
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