Black Diamond Skis & Mountaineering Gear
A company that needs no introduction in these parts. Folks have been relying on BD products since Yvon Chouinard started forging pitons in the late 50s. The engineers recently released a full line of carbon skis to accompany their essential ski mountaineering products such as the Whippet pole.
We are forever indebted to Andrew McLean, designer of the Whippet. With dozens (hundreds?) of known uses, the iconic pole is a staple of ski mountaineering. The latest iteration features a totally removeable Whippet head, allowing you to adapt to the chan..
$149.95
BD skins have some of the best attachment systems around. They are simple and stand the test of time. Find replacement parts or build a new skin using the tools below.
Skin Tip Loop Kit - A double metal-bracket system that attaches your skins securely ..
From $14.95
The Carbon Whippet is the high-tech big brother of the iconic Whippet. If you enjoy steep skiing and haven’t tried a Whippet yet, then you are missing out. If you have tried a Whippet, then you know handy they are in just about every situation. This itera..
$189.95
The Vapor Carbon 1 is a simple, strong pole that has an extended grip for choking up on skin tracks. Made with carbon and glass fibers, the pole is ultralight and stiff which makes it great for racing and efficient touring. The poles have adjustable hand ..
$179.95 $139.95
Whether you like some powder or lots of powder, Black Diamond makes the right size basket for you. If you cut off your straps and later regret it, maybe you can find replacements here. Various BD ski pole widgets are listed below.
Compact Powder Basket..
From $11.95
When you finally learned to not run with scissors, your mother probably thought she had finished her job and never imagined you'd be skiing with an ice axe in your hand. Do yourself and your mother a favor by keeping this on your axe when not in use. This..
$5.95
Glop Stopper is the most popular climbing skin wax on the market. It temporarily improves the glide of your skins while adding a waterproof barrier to help prevent snow from sticking. Rub some on your skins before heading out for tours on sunny days. Keep..
$14.95
Weighing 15% less than classic Camalots, the Black Diamond Ultralights are the best cams for light ‘n fast technical ascents. Use them for protection while climbing and as an emergency anchor on the descent. The lobes have been exquisitely machined to sav..
$99.95 From $69.95
The Whippet-less Whippet! It is often said that the best pieces of gear are the ones that can disappear while using them. That doesn’t mean you should be chucking your poles off ridges and peaks in the hopes that they’ll work better. The statement really ..
$154.95
The benefits of skiing with a Whippet are undeniable and when you need it, it’s irreplaceable. When you don’t need it, it feels a bit like running with scissors. Sometimes you don’t know if you’ll need it until you get there. Is this going to be a high-sp..
$69.95
A good piece of gear should just fade into the motions of the day, working well for its designed task and not complicating things. With the Razor Carbon Pro ski pole from Black Diamond, you're going to forget that you even have a pole in your hand-- just ..
$179.95
Whether you're pushing the limit in your own back yard, exploring a new mountain range, or simply want to be prepared for the unexpected, the Black Diamond Alpine Whippet Attachment has you covered. Using BD's ClickLock Dial, this head attaches to your Wh..
$79.95
Black Diamond held no punches when cutting weight for their LiteForge Screwgate Carabiner-- they even removed the unnecessary letters in 'light'. Do you know how serious you have to be about 'light is right' to change the spelling of a word? It's been spe..
$13.95
The Helio 200 LT is the slimmer little brother that the Helio 200 has been hoping and asking for all these years. By ditching the adjustment plate, keeping the smooth Monolink 1.0 toe wings, and retaining the ability to independently adjust vertical and l..
$549.95 $439.95
Big backcountry adventures are that much better when your gear is fully dialed in and that much worse when they're not! We don't love excessive weight but this tool is anything but excessive when it saves the day. So don't let a loose binding or backed ou..
$11.95
Transfer lots of snow while your partners are green with envy. This Envy Green Transfer LT shovel from Black Diamond is a lightweight, all-aluminum backcountry shovel that values both weight and durability. The riveted blade design let BD engineers keep t..
$99.95
Black Diamond's Guide Snow Saw is a unique multitool. Sure it rips through snow with the razor-sharp teeth, but it also has bonus features that are just what you need when you pull it out. There is a pit cord attached for cutting ECT blocks that stores on..
$59.95
If you’ve ever thought to yourself “man, it’d be really cool if I could use my ice axe as a shovel handle,” you’re not alone. For years, weight and space-minded ski mountaineers have fantasized about the mythical ice axe that acted as a shovel handle. If ..
$139.95
The Venom LT Tech Axe has a few tricks up its sleeve, and it’s sure to impress even the most curmudgeonly Black Diamond fans. Strip off the pommel and hammer attachments, swap out the pick (not included), and you’ve got yourself a svelte Venom LT Classic ..
$179.95
We all try to save weight on those crazy long days with long, technical approaches. Water? Who needs it? Fuel? Meh...Now you can leave your shovel shaft behind without putting your partners at risk with Black Diamond's LT Transfer shovel blade. You will h..
$74.95
What needs to be said about the Expedition 3 WR (whippet ready) pole? By taking their much loved 4 season Expedition 3 pole and making it compatible with a Whippet attachment, Black Diamond has created one of the most versatile poles on the market. If you..
$169.95
Gone are the days of using letter openers, scissors, and your teeth to trim your skins, now the preferred method is to use the Black Diamond Offset Trim Tool. This neat little gizmo will cut your skins while leaving a 3mm gap on either side for maximum ed..
$14.95
Cirque of the Towers, Cirque du Soleil, Black Diamond's Cirque glove. All are wonders to behold, but only one of them can be taken home. The Cirque glove is an odd combination in a good sense. Breathable with great weather protection, the Holy Grail of th..
$79.95
Made to be light and compact, the Neve Pro is a must-have for when the skin track turns into a near-vertical boot pack. With 10 points, the Neve Pro doesn’t skimp in the traction department, while the aluminum toe and heel help to keep the weight (or lack..
$179.95
Easy adjustability, compact construction, and Whippet Ready, the John Jay Compactor pole is all of this and more. Designed in collaboration with Black Diamond Athlete John Jackson specifically for splitboarding, this pole is ready for anything. Featuring ..
$199.95
A glove layering system is an often overlooked but highly effective solution to keep your hands warm, dry, and ready to go throughout the day. If your hands run on the warmer side, why carry a bulky, heavy-duty pair of mitts alongside your gloves when you..
$89.95
When used and abused, ice axe picks can wear out. Thankfully, Black Diamond was kind enough to ensure the picks on the Venom LT ice axes are replaceable. So fear not, simply replace your worn out pick and plod on with confidence.
Venom LT Tech Pick x1 ..
$49.95
This is a sliding pommel designed specifically for both iterations of the Venom LT Ice Axe. If you find yourself often in technical terrain, this is a worthy upgrade.
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$19.95
Whether needing to hammer in pitons or just climbing with MC Hammer, the Venom LT Hammer is for you. Compatible with both iterations of the Venom LT, this hammer bolts quickly onto the adze, making a versatile axe even more versatile...
$29.95
Whether heading out for a dawn patrol or extended outings in technical terrain, the Black Diamond Helio Carbon 88 is an intuitive ski that won't crush your quads. A layer of carbon fiber is paired with full-perimeter ABS sidewalls and a paulownia core for..
$849.95 $549.95
While a 95mm underfoot ski could be a powder ski for lightweight enthusiasts, it's a versatile ski mountaineering ski for others. The Black Diamond Helio Carbon 95 ski is ready to adapt to either role. With a lightweight Paulownia wood core and pre-preg c..
$879.95 $579.95
You won't struggle to find a skier who argues that 100-105mm underfoot is the sweet spot for backcountry users seeking one ski that does it all. Engineers at Black Diamond hit the nail on the head of that sweet spot with Helio Carbon 104. With plentiful e..
$949.95 $649.95
Are you finally looking to book that trip to Valdez or Hokkaido and need a ski that will float effortlessly? Well, look no further because the Black Diamond Helio Carbon 115 will make that expensive plane ticket worth it when those deep turns become as ea..
$999.95 $699.95
