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Climbing equipment from Utah

Black Diamond

Climbing and mountain equipment engineered from Salt Lake City.

Designed inSalt Lake City, Utah
Made inGlobal manufacturing; varies by equipment
Known forCamalot
01 / Story

A cleaner successor to Chouinard Equipment.

Black Diamond was formed when employees bought the assets of Chouinard Equipment in 1989. It carried forward climbing hardware expertise and expanded into lights, poles, skis and technical mountain equipment.

  1. Black Diamond Equipment is formed.

  2. The company moves to Salt Lake City.

  3. Climbing, mountain and ski design share one Utah base.

02 / Flagships

Start with these.

Three products that define Black Diamond.

03 / Origin

What the design claim covers.

The claim follows the product line, not just the logo.

Covered design work
  • Climbing and mountain engineering
  • Hardware testing
  • Lighting, ski and trekking systems
Sources & further reading2 official sources

Brand statements and product ranges change. Verify the current country-of-origin marking on the exact model before purchase.

04 / Compare

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Take the origin note with you.

Black Diamond manufactures globally. Selected carabiners and equipment have specific origins; never assume Utah manufacture for the entire range.

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