Patxi Usobiaga multi-pitch

Injuries from a nasty car wreck have forced him to retire from the training rigors required for competition climbing and high-end sport climbing.

ATC-Ghid de folosire

Yes, the ATC-Guide is an advanced belay/rappel device, but with the basic information in the video below you ll learn how to easily utilize the ATC-Guide s superior belay and rappel capabilities, such as how to belay or lower one or two seconding climbers in guide mode with ease and control. Get more info on Black Diamond Equipment s ATC Guide at: blackdiamondequipment.com/en-us/shop/climb/belay-rappel/atc-guide

Adam Ondra - first ascent of Change

Last summer, Black Diamond athlete Adam Ondra made a highly productive trip to Hanshalleren, a massive granite cave outside the small town of Flatanger, Norway. Adam not only made short work of the cave s established hard routes (including onsighting two routes graded 5.14c/8c+), he made the first ascent of Thor s Hammer (5.15a/9a+) and bolted a futuristic project out the steepest section of the cave. On October 4, Adam managed to link this 55-meter-long beast, establishing Change, the world s first route graded 5.15c/9b+. Along with his recent first ascent of La Dura Dura in Oliana, Spain, Change stands as one of, if not the hardest route in the world.