What began with a backyard anvil and a hammer has now grown into a global company with offices on three continents. Black Diamond is a company that’s not just for rock climbers and skiers, but one that stands for the spirit of these sports, their values and goals, past, present and future.

Since 1957, Black Diamond’s innovative gear designs have set the standard in numerous areas and are synonymous with the performance, innovation, durability, and safety that the outdoor and action sports communities rely on and embrace in their active lifestyle.

Black Diamond’s climbing products include locking and non-locking carabiners, quickdraws, harnesses, active and passive climbing protection, belay devices, helmets, ice tools and piolets, crampons, ice protection, bouldering pads and big wall equipment. Black Diamond Equipment also produces a line of mountain products including tents and shelters, lighting, trekking poles and backpacks.