The new Black Diamond Hydra ice tool is here, and it has a modular head system for extreme versatility. Watch how this tool ...

With her partner's guidance, Shea tied into the climbing rope and peered up at the vertical rock. After performing ... Initially, she used a Black Diamond ATC-XP belay device.

By restricting himself to 3.8 pounds of climbing gear, 3.5 pounds of camping gear ... as they're gonna get with this smart container. Black Diamond's signature lightweight alpine pants offer ...

If you’re just getting into rock climbing ... It’s rare to find a climbing shoe that costs $100 and is as well-loved as the ...

“Use the skills and strength you build in the gym, and find a way to try rock climbing outside,” says Burgart. “Outdoor rock climbing is the holy grail, combining movement, self ...

When looking over second-hand gear, search for any dings, bent gates, or rust. Before splurging on ice tools, mountaineering boots, and rock climbing shoes, try renting a pair from your local ...

Such has been the fate of many outdoor gear companies ... attacking climbing gear makers forced it into bankruptcy. It didn’t completely die, though; a group of employees bought it, moved it to Salt ...

Canadian climber Sean McColl repeating the trad climb Gaia E8 6c, established by Johnny Dawes at Black Rocks in England. Is yet another repeat of a rock climb established ... few times he has had to ...

Progressing to alpine routes can be intimidating and rightly so – as well as rock climbing and gear placements there are stacks ... you don’t need a big rack but a Black Diamond number 0.5, 0.75 and 1 ...

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