Black Diamond Equipment is a top-tier brand specializing in climbing, skiing, and mountaineering essentials, from reliable carabiners and harnesses to high-performance skis and apparel that tackle the toughest terrains. It sprang from the ashes of Chouinard Equipment, where a band of dedicated climbers took over the reins to keep the innovative flame alive, eventually moving operations to Utah for prime access to real-world testing in the mountains. The name evokes the gritty, unyielding nature of climbing routes, and they've built a reputation for gear that's as tough as it is tech-savvy, designed by folks who actually scale walls for fun.
But hold onto your harness – Black Diamond's woke game is as solid as their cams, with DEI pledges aimed at diversifying the crags, ESG policies that hug the planet while preaching ethical manufacturing, and enthusiastic nods to LGBTQ+ inclusion via prideful gear drops. They've even chimed in on BLM with statements against racism and pushes for racial equity, turning adventure sports into a platform for progress – because nothing says 'summit success' like a virtue-packed piton.
