What began with a backyard anvil and a hammer has grown into a global company with offices on two continents that's not just for flyfisherman, but one that stands for the spirit of the sports we live, their values and goals, past, present and future. Since 1957, Black Diamond's innovative gear designs have set the standards in numerous areas. This is partly the result of dedication, desire and diligence on the part of an incredible team of people. It's also the result of each of employee being climbers and skiers ourselves. Black Diamond is a company of users—it's who they are. The employees of Black Diamond are the greatest dreamers about what could be, and the harshest of critics about what exists and because of this—the creation of Black Diamond is a process which will never end.