The founder of that company, Yvon Chouinard, got his start in the gear-making game by hand forging pitons and other rock climbing hardware ... and renamed it Black Diamond. Founded in 1997, Cloudveil ...

Verge: An ode to time spent outdoors, Part II By Annalise Grueter Taking off into the woods simplifies, beyond just material ...

Shea Black, the oldest of four children ... With her partner's guidance, Shea tied into the climbing rope and peered up at the vertical rock. After performing safety checks and belay commands ...

This company makes clothing for just about every outdoor activity, from rock climbing to ... with what you'd change. Black Diamond Equipment is synonymous with climbing and mountaineering.

Autumn’s softer light and cooler temperatures are bringing back the joy of mountain bike rides for many Southern Nevadans.

ABOVE: Craig Richard, 40, climbs in Garden of the Gods Park as his father, Ron Smith, 78, belays Aug. 22. BELOW: Richard puts ...

I’ve found the Euro brands like Millet, Mammut or Dynafit do these the best, but Black Diamond’s Dawn Patrol Hybrid pants are my favorite North American option. One thing to note with alpine climbing ...

In March 2012 Nicolas Favresse, Sean Villanueva, Stephane Hanssens and Jean-Louis Wertz established Maria Rosa (7b, 500m) and Apichavai (8a+, 500m) on Amuri Tepui in Venezuela. The trip report by Nico ...

Contemporary cycling is all about spandex and personal bests. The bicycle designer Grant Petersen has amassed an ardent ...

Whether you seek ski runs for beginners, challenging black diamond terrain or family ... Snowmass Village offers ice skating and indoor rock climbing, while the mountain town of Aspen boasts ...