A long snow route with a couple pitches of ice is the hardest type of climbing for which to select an appropriate tool. It used to be that you could either have a good ice tool that sucks for self-arrest or a standard ice axe that can barely climb a pitch of easy ice. Not anymore. Black Diamond…
The Black Diamond 02 Telemark Bindings provide the power and control that hard-charging tele skiers need to push the limits. Under-foot compression springs create a progressive flex that makes the O2 Telemark Bindings a great choice for driving big sticks. Black Diamond designed them with a solid…
The Black Diamond Ice Screwup is a roll-up bag with slots to hold six ice screws. Keep your teeth and threads sharp and protect your $300 down coat while you’re at it. You’ll be happy that you did. *Ice screws not included.
The Black Diamond Raven Ice Axe is designed to give you the greatest comfort and ease of use possible. The ergonomic, stainless steel head has a flat top and hourglass shape at its connection to the shaft. This creates a shape that’s comfortable to hang onto and allows fast transition to…