Innovation is what drives everything at Black Diamond. If tehy are not making gear better, stronger, lighter, faster, more durable and easier to use, then they believe they are not doing their job.

Innovation is what drives everything at Black Diamond. This month Their talked with Pole Category Director Thomas Laakso to get the scoop on the Ultra Mountain Carbon Z-Pole, a super-compactible, 4-season pole for everything from day hikes to ski tours.