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ALPINISM 2012 DIGITAL CATALOG—check it out now
Catalogs have been an integral part of Black Diamond Equipment for decades, dating back to the clean-climbing manifesto that was the 1972 Chouinard catalog. With all that history guiding us, we have recently launched the next evolution of the BD catalogs: the Alpinism 2012 digital catalog .
An online-only catalog, Alpinism 2012 is focused on climbing around Chamonix, France, one of the world's great bastions of alpinism. We invite you to click, zoom, listen, scroll and read through the pages of stunning imagery and captivating videos on your computer, tablet or smartphone, as well as check out the dynamic presentation of our latest and greatest alpine climbing gear, from crampons to ice tools to gloves to packs to harnesses.
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VIDEO: BD athlete Chris Schulte bouldering through the Colorado winter
Black Diamond athlete Chris Schulte lives and breathes bouldering 24/7, 365. So it's no surprise that he makes the best of Colorado winters and gets out bouldering even in cold, snowy conditions. What is surprising, as you hear in the video below, is that Schulte actually prefers it to be freezing cold. Over the last several years,... [READ MORE]
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Take Action: Lawsuit from Governor Gary Herbert for control of 25,000 miles of roads threaten Utah wilderness
Utah wilderness is again under pressure—this time from Governor Gary Herbert and a creative interpretation of an old mining law. Below is the report posted on the Conservation Alliance’s blog , along with instructions on how we can get our voices heard. As always, the time for action is now if we have any chance of stopping this latest... [READ MORE]
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PRODUCT SPOTLIGHT: Vector helmet
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 athlete Cedar Wright climbing The Wisdom in Eldorado Canyon, Colorado
Black Diamond athlete Cedar Wright just sent the biggest onsight of his life this past weekend: he got married. Congratulations go out to Cedar from all of us at BD. Below is a video that lensman John Dickey filmed and edited of a day-in-the-life of Cedar, from mixing music and editing footage to tackling one of Colorado's most classic 5.11s:... [READ MORE]
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New for Spring 2012: Flight and Siren harnesses
The rock climbing season is in full swing, and now is the time to upgrade that beater harness of yours. The new Flight and Siren harnesses are now available and are loaded with sweet features. Watch the video below to see the goods. [READ MORE]
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