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TRIGLAV IN WINTER: A PROPER BEAST — Marko Prezelj on Slovenian alpinism
Marko Prezelj detests what he calls “tasty talk”. Tasty talk is bullshit. Marko doesn’t want to hear superlatives or extraneous babble when he’s climbing. He’s a dedicated alpinist from the heart of the Slovenian Alps who is straight-edge serious about his climbing and his gear. A bit hard-lined? To the uninitiated or uncommitted, perhaps—but for Marko there is no other way. We devoted our 2010-2011 Alpinism brochure to Marko’s winter ascent, with fellow countryman Luka Lindic, of Slovenia’s famed north face of Triglav because it highlighted his no-nonsense philosophy, one that we passionately share with him in the design and construction of every piece of alpine equipment we make. Forget the gizmos, gadgets and gimmicks—Marko’s not having any of it and neither...
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BD athlete Sam Elias reports from Mount Everest basecamp
Black Diamond athlete and ski tech rep for the Rocky Mountains, Sam Elias has recently traveled to Nepal as part of a Mount Everest expedition. A 5.14 crusher and mixed climbing maestro, Elias is currently getting his first taste of life on a Himalayan expedition. Below is the email he sent us Everest basecamp late last month. Good luck up... [READ MORE]
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BD athlete David Göttler reports from his expedition to Nuptse's east ridge
Black DIamond athlete David Göttler is back in Nepal, this time set to tackle the formidable east ridge of Nuptse (7864m). Below is his first report from the expedition. Best of luck to David, and we look forward to receiving more reports from him as the expedtion progresses. From: David Göttler Sent: Dienstag, 3. April 2012 07:27... [READ MORE]
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Mercury and Onyx packs
Innovation is what drives everything here at Black Diamond. If we're not making gear better, stronger, lighter, faster, more durable and easier to use, then we're not doing our job. In this ongoing series of monthly posts, we'll be giving you an inside look at some of our most innovative products through one-on-one interviews with our team of... [READ MORE]
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VIDEO: BD Stoke Video—Fall 2011
It was another great fall season here at Black Diamond Equipment, and now winter is on us—time to get the skis and ice tools ready for action (and maybe try to squeeze in a couple more days out on the trail). Here's a quick stoke video to get you psyched on the past few months of action and primed to run it hot this winter. We'll see you out... [READ MORE]
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BANFF MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL WORLD TOUR returns to the UK
Black Diamond's Partner Banff Mountain Film Festival Tour is the most amazing collection of adventure, action sports and environmental films. And it is coming back to the UK for a second bigger and even more inspiring and adrenaline packed year in 2011. Following sold out shows across the UK last year, the Banff Mountain Film... [READ MORE]
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