The new Black Diamond Hydra ice tool is here, and it has a modular head system for extreme versatility. Watch how this tool ...

Initially, she used a Black Diamond ATC-XP belay device ... "I want to get to a point where my climbing partner feels more comfortable in my ability to belay them safely." For the novice climber ...

Aside from the ice climbers, mountaineers, and Charles Albert, every climber needs a pair of reliable climbing shoes. The ...

(Photo: John Wilson, KSL-TV) Many outdoor companies, such as Black Diamond Equipment and Petzl USA, moved into Utah as it became an outdoors hub. Climbing USA also moved its headquarters to Utah.

One of the most important safety procedures that one can do before climbing is tying into the rope and anchor system properly. The knot that is most commonly used for tying into a harness is the ...

Was it a black bear? Or a really big squirrel? That was the debate going on in the background of a video posted to the Nextdoor app on Thursday of what appeared to be a black bear climbing through ...

Gearing up for your newfound passion for climbing is a financial investment. Quality ropes cost hundreds of dollars, a single cam for rock climbing can cost well over $80, and ice tools cost ...

ABOVE: Craig Richard, 40, climbs in Garden of the Gods Park as his father, Ron Smith, 78, belays Aug. 22. BELOW: Richard puts ...

When not climbing, backpacking or skiing ... Young James is also a wilderness trail runner and a black diamond skier ― one who skis steep advanced trails, according to his dad.