Alpinists reveled in rappelling, belaying, and using the ATC's guide mode so much that Black Diamond designed its classic belay device with a lighter, more compact device. Compared to the original ATC Guide, the Black Diamond ATC - Alpine Guide accommodates skinnier ropes so you can alpine climb with twin ropes a little easier. Apart from that, it features the same handling as the original, just for skinnier ropes.
Price: $34.95 from Backcountry
| Merchant | Price | |
|---|---|---|
| $34.95 | Visit Store |
Crampons and soft gear mix about as well as ten people in a four-person elevator. Stash your mighty 'pons in the rough-and-tough Black Diamond Crampon bag to make sure there aren't any hurt feelings, ropes, or jackets when you unpack and rack up after...
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.
We rely on the redesigned Black Diamond Neve Pro Crampons for solid traction on ski approaches or travel on snow-covered glaciers. Even though they're not designed for ice climbing, they still clip into our ice, tele, or AT boots for secure footing when...