She Summits Presented by the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival | April 5-7, 2019

By Tim Schaufele | March 28, 2019

She Summits is an inspiring 3-day event that empowers people through female-focused adventure films, sport clinics and special events. Featuring guest speakers Lynn Hill, the first person in the world to free climb the Nose in Yosemite, Mathea Olin, one of the world’s best female surfers who is only 16, and Bryanna Bradley, an incredibly talented female-focused surf photographer, join us for what is sure to be an empowering, interactive and thought-provoking weekend.

More information found @ the She Summits website.

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The Lines of Life by Director David Lopez | Videos

By Tim Schaufele | March 28, 2019

It´s a short film about the lifestyle of Andoni Pérez. Experienced climber, bolter, traveler and with a life dedicated to the world of climbing. He shows us his vision of bolting, new lines and gives us a lesson on how to adapt to the circumstances of life…

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Taylor McNeill sending Squoze (V15) in Red Rocks | Videos

By Tim Schaufele | March 28, 2019

Taylor McNeill satching up an ascent of a nice Jimmy squeeze bloc in Red Rocks in March 2019.

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Evan Hau Sends Life of Villains (5.14d) at Hurricave, UT | Recent News

By Tim Schaufele | March 28, 2019

After declaring hot temperatures and a change in strategy the day before, Evan Hau set a timer, woke up early, and sent Life of Villains (5.14d) in the Hurricave close to Hurricane, UT. First put up by Joe Kinder, the line has seen only a few ascents. Congratulations Evan!

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Training in Tokyo with Adam Ondra – Part 2 | Videos

By Tim Schaufele | March 25, 2019

This episode of Road to Tokyo is the second part of Tokyo training trip.

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Jimmy Webb on the The Multiverse (v15) in Wyoming | Videos

By Tim Schaufele | March 25, 2019

In 2014, Jimmy made the first ascent of an amazing project in Wyoming.

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Evan Hau Flashes Rick Ross (5.13c) in Hurricave; First of the Grade | Recent News

By Tim Schaufele | March 22, 2019

We are pleased to announce that Evan Hau flashed Rick Ross (5.13c) in Hurricave, Uta. This was his first of the grade and a personal best.

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Eric Breed Sends The Deputy (v12) in North Walls | Recent News

By Tim Schaufele | March 22, 2019

More sending! We are pleased to announce that Eric Breed has made an ascent of The Deputy (v12) in the North Walls.

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Andrew Funk Completes Room Service (v12) | Recent News

By Tim Schaufele | March 21, 2019

Seems like a few nice days in Squamish and everyone is going big. This time it is Andrew Funk sending Room Service (v12) in the Grand Wall Boulders.

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The Lifer featuring Russ Clune and Sam Elias | Videos

By Tim Schaufele | March 21, 2019

Russ Clune is a cornerstone of Black Diamond history and an integral part of climbing’s humble beginnings in America. Recently, BD Athlete Sam Elias paid Clune a visit at his home in the Gunks, where he sampled the historic routes of the past, and attempted a rare ascent of the new-school trad testpiece: Brozone (5.14b).