
The origins of Black Diamond Climbing Equipment date back to 1957, the year an eighteen-year-old named Yvon Chouinard bought a hammer and anvil and started pounding out hand-forged pitons and climbing gear. To support his climbing habit, Yvon traveled to Yosemite and sold climbing gear from the trunk of his car. His intelligent designs were quickly recognized by climbers as the best available. Black Diamond is still making quality climbing equipment and Bouldering.com is pleased to offer it to our customers.