Black Diamond is an outdoor equipment company that specializes in developing and manufacturing climbing, skiing, and mountaineering equipment. The company was founded in 1957 by Yvon Chouinard, a legendary figure in the world of rock climbing. Chouinard started the company with a simple goal: to produce the best climbing equipment in the world. In the …
Lenses for goggles are important for skiing because they help protect your eyes from the sun’s harmful rays and from the bright light reflecting off the snow. They also help you see more clearly by filtering out the blue light that can make it difficult to see in bright conditions. In addition, lenses for goggles …
Whether you’re an avid hiker or just getting started, you’ve probably heard of snowshoes. Snowshoes are a great way to hike in the winter, allowing you to explore new trails and scenery. With snowshoes, you can explore all kinds of new terrain, including deep powder and rolling hills. Snowshoes are designed to help you hike …
When you see a hiker climbing a mountain, or walking downhill, or just making their way ahead, you can see them assisting themselves with poles. These so-called trekking poles are used to distribute your body weight, so you rely on your shoulders as much as on your legs (particularly knees). Done with the intro. As …
It seems like the time is long gone when trekking poles were largely perceived as a fad rather than a highly beneficial, practical accessory for backpackers and hunters alike. Being a professional hiker, I’ve been seeing more and more people use them on the trails lately. Indeed, there are many ways in which a pair …
