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"The height is not the point"... An enormous congratulations to BD athlete Jackson Marvell and his team on their monumental ascent up the north face of Mount Jannu—one of the crown jewels of the Himilayas. Read more about their legendary feat in The New York Times article below and stay tuned to learn what new BD equipment Jackson leveraged for the climb. ⛏️

GIVING TUESDAY DONATION MATCH! For the next two weeks, we’re matching up to $80,000 of your donations to our partners at Access Fund.   The Access Fund is the climbing community’s front runner when it comes to protecting and advocating for climbing access and resources across the country. From pushing protective legislation on Capitol Hill, to trail work and advocacy at the local level, Access Fund is on the ground getting it done.   You hold the power to influence the future of climbing! Donate today and join the growing movement of climbing advocates committed to protecting the sport and lands we love. DOUBLE YOUR IMPACT NOW 👉 https://lnkd.in/gxNYeTKG

Gear check! Before hitting the backcountry, follow this checklist to ensure your ski equipment is ready for the send. From gear checks to equipment updates—these are the resources you need to prep for another season of shredding safely.

A new bill introduced by Rep. John Curtis is poised to block the Public Lands Rule recently proposed by the federal Bureau of Land Management. If passed, the Public Lands Rule would allow the BLM to make conservation one of the recognized uses of the 245 million acres of federal land. Learn more about the Public Lands Rule and the opposing legislation in this op-ed penned by Peter Metcalf, founder of Black Diamond Equipment, board member of The Conservation Alliance, and current Black Diamond brand and policy ambassador.   As a member of the Conservation Alliance, Black Diamond supports the Public Lands Rule, and we are urging Rep. John Curtis to reconsider their legislation and listen to the majority of Utahns and westerners who support the conservation of America's public lands. 👉 You can take action, too—write to your representatives to share your support for the Public Lands Rule. Check out The Conservation Alliance for more updates and resources.

WELCOME TO THE FAMILY! We are thrilled to announce the addition of six tremendously exceptional athletes to the Global Black Diamond Team. Adrian Ballinger, Backcountry Athlete Ski Mountaineering - Tahoe, California - IFMGA Guide - Owner of Alpenglow Expeditions - Four complete 8000-meter peak ski descents Angela Hawse, Backcountry Athlete Ski Mountaineering - Ridgway, Colorado - IFMGA Guide - President of the American Mountain Guides Association   Carla Perez, Climb Athlete Mountaineering - Quito, Ecuador - Guided successful summit of Everest via Northeast Ridge (2019) - First woman from the Americas to summit K2 without supplemental oxygen (2019) - First woman to summit Everest and K2 in the same year (2019) - Solo ascent of Cho Oyu without supplemental oxygen or Sherpa support (2014) - Summited Manaslu without supplemental oxygen or Sherpa support (2012) Topo Mena, Climb Athlete Mountaineering - Quito, Ecuador - IFMGA Guide - Youngest non-Sherpa to summit Everest without supplemental oxygen or Sherpa support - Co-founder of Mas Allá de una Cima (Beyond a Peak), a social project that finds socially relegated people and uses climbing to raise conversations about inclusion, decision making, and empowerment   Chaehyun Seo, Climb Athlete Sport Climbing - Seoul, South Korea - IFSC Lead World Champion 2021 - Asian Championship Gold Medal Bouldering and Lead 2019 - Redpoint La Rambla 5.15a 2023   Karina Carsolio, Run Athlete FKT, mountain and trail running - Mexico City, Mexico - North and Central American Sky Running Champion 2023 - Schlegeis 3000 SKYRACE 1st Place 2023 - Trefeo Kima 3rd Place 2022 - Monte Rosa Sky Marathon 1st Place 2022 “Our athletes are instrumental in Black Diamond’s product development, contributing valuable insights that consistently push the boundaries of innovation in both equipment and apparel. Their passion for the mountains, active community leadership, and commitment to supporting the next generation of athletes are truly commendable. We are excited to welcome these athletes into the BD family and look forward to witnessing their future achievements.” —Black Diamond Athlete Manager, Adam Peters

When do you wear a helmet? Is it on your mind (pun intended) when you belay? Should you wear a helmet when you boulder? And when, if ever, do you think a helmet is unnecessary? In this installment of Gear Myths, we asked our athletes and product developers to weigh in with their thoughts. Read what they had to say.👇

Join us tonight at Black Diamond HQ for the 30th Annual Utah Avalanche Center Backcountry Benefit. The festivities include a silent auction, food, drinks, and music. Doors open at 6 PM and you can get your tickets there. See you tonight! More details 👉 https://lnkd.in/gUbwYEnw