Black Diamond

The roots of Black Diamond Equipment go back to 1957, when an eighteen-year-old Yvon Chouinard started making hand-forged pitons and selling them out of the back of his car to support his climbing habit. Black Diamond has ventured into other outdoor sports with the same passion and commitment to world-class performance and quality that they have brought to climbing gear since the beginning. As a result, they are among the top brands in each new category of products that they manufacture. From the climbing gear that is at the core of their brand, to backcountry skis and gear, to packs and trekking poles, as well as their recent entrance into apparel, Black Diamond makes some of the highest performance and most innovative products across any category.