Remembering Maria Cranor: Stonemaster, Black Diamond Executive, Physicist
“Maria was a fearsome force, a gravitational body that drew you in with her broad smile, infectious laugh, and sharp intellect.”
Black Diamond
Black Diamond is Matching $80,0000 in Donations to Access Fund
Access Fund urges climbers to join the fight for climbing areas; sustainable access
A Roll of Tinfoil Got Hazel Findlay Up This Wet, Scary 5.13 R Trad Line
"It wasn’t the experience I’d signed up for, but a more challenging experience I’ll learn from. I’m glad I didn’t back down that day."
The “Texas Lady Crushers” Provide an Important (and Much-needed) Space for Climbers
Emilie Hernandez and Texas Lady Crushers are bringing diversity to climbing, one women-led clinic at a time.
A Piece of Kit No Traveling Climber Can Do Without
Check out Climbing Staff's author page.
Field Tested: Black Diamond Storm 400
Check out Delaney Miller's author page.
Green Buy: Black Diamond Eco Gold Loose Chalk
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
Review: Will Black Diamond’s Ondra Edition 8.6 Dry Climbing Rope Make You Climb Like Ondra?
Probably not, but it does several other things quite well!
Get down! Alex Honnold goes lowballing in his backyard in Red Rock
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
Super Tweak: Boone Speed, the first American to climb 5.14b, and his visionary creativity
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
13 Just-Out New Items Perfect for Spring Cragging
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
Review: Black Diamond Crack Gloves
Check out Kevin Riley's author page.
Review: Black Diamond Camalot C4 No. 7 and No. 8
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
Black Diamond: We'll See You Out There
Check out Climbing Staff's author page.
The Climbing Q&A: Kolin Powick
How this guitar-obsessed “5.9-with-a-pack mountain guy” is working with the team at Black Diamond to drive refinement and innovation in their climbing gear
Editors' Choice 2020: Black Diamond Camalot Z4 and Z4 Offset Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Black Diamond Technician Approach Shoes Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
Gear Guide 2020: Black Diamond Hot Forge Hybrid Quickpack 12cm Review
Our picks for the best gear of 2020.
First Look: Black Diamond’s New No. 7 and 8 Camalot C4s
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
Black Diamond Introduces New No. 21 Camalot C4
Check out Climbing Staff's author page.
Review: Black Diamond AirNet
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
2019 Climbing Shoe Review: Black Diamond Zone LV
Precision Mission
Everything You Need to Know About Crashpads (Plus Our Top 10 Crashpad Picks)
Check out Zoe Leibovitch's author page.
Preview: Black Diamond AirNet Harness
Check out Hannah Gartner's author page.
Review: Black Diamond Reactor Ice Tools
Check out Kel Rossiter's author page.
First Look: Black Diamond's New Z4 Cams and Approach Shoes
Check out Climbing Staff's author page.
Editors' Choice 2019: Black Diamond C4 Camalots Review
Our top climbing gear picks of 2019
Editors' Choice 2019: Black Diamond Ultralight Ice Screw Review
Our top climbing gear picks of 2019
Basecamp: A Climbing Magazine Podcast—The Gear Episode
Presented by Black Diamond
2018/2019 Rock Climbing Shoe Review: 14 New Rock Shoes
14 new rock-shoes for 2018/2019 fitted and field tested.
Climbing Holiday Gift Guide: Black Diamond Drop Zone Crash Pad
Check out James Lucas's author page.
Review: Black Diamond Mission 55 Pack
Check out Chris Weidner's author page.
Review: Black Diamond Fineline Stretch Rain Shell
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
Review: Black Diamond Shadow Rock Shoe
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
Preview: New Black Diamond C4s (Updated for Spring 2019)
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
2018 Climbing Gear Guide: Editors' Choice Awards
Our top climbing gear picks for 2018
Editors' Choice 2018: Black Diamond Offset Stoppers Review
Our top climbing gear picks for 2018
Black Diamond Presents: The Hot Forge Heated Chalk Bag
Check out Climbing Staff's author page.
Review: Black Diamond Hot Forge Heated Chalkbag
Check out Matt Samet's author page.
2017/2018 Rock Climbing Shoe Review: 13 New Rock Shoes
13 new rock shoes for 2017/2018, fitted, field-tested, and put through their paces.
Holiday Gift Guide: Black Diamond Stance Belay Insulated Pants
Warm, climbing friendly pants for cold winter conditions.
Preview: Black Diamond's New Climbing Shoe Line
Check out Climbing Staff's author page.
Recall This: The Real Danger Behind Climbing Gear Recalls
Check out James Lucas's author page.
Review: Our Top 5 Ultralight Shells
5 minimalist softshells with maximum protection
Review: Black Diamond Alpine Start Hoody
Check out Julie Ellison's author page.
Review: Our Top 5 Crag Packs
5 smart packs with climber-friendly features
Review: Black Diamond Stone Duffel 42 Backpack
Check out Julie Ellison and JP Whitehead's author page.
Review: Our Top 5 Harnesses
The 5 best harnesses for every type of climbing
Review: Black Diamond Momentum Climbing Harness
Check out Nancy Prichard-Bouchard's author page.
Editors’ Choice Classic: The Climbing Gear Hall of Fame
Check out Climbing Staff's author page.
Editors' Choice Classic: Black Diamond Camalot c4
Check out Climbing Staff's author page.
Editors' Choice Classic: Black Diamond ATC-Guide Belay Device
Check out Climbing Staff's author page.
Black Diamond Cam, Ascender, and Via Ferrata Set Recall
Inspect your gear to see if it's among the affected products
Review: Black Diamond Snaggletooth Crampons
Check out Climbing Staff's author page.
Review: Black Diamond Camalot Ultralight
Check out Climbing Staff's author page.
Review: Black Diamond Ozone Harness
Check out Julie Ellison's author page.
Black Diamond Carabiner and Runner Recall
Inspect your gear to see if it's among the affected products
Black Diamond Athlete Summit: Project Siurana
Check out Climbing Staff's author page.
2012 Gear Guide: Hardware
Check out Climbing's author page.
Adam Ondra's FA of L‘étrange Ivresse des Lenteurs (5.15), Ceüse, France
Check out Climbing's author page.
Black Diamond Half Dome Helmet Review
Check out Matt Stanley's author page.