Black Diamond Unveils Fall 2025 Product Collection
SALT LAKE CITY – September 16, 2025 – Black Diamond Equipment®, a global leader in climbing, skiing, and mountain sports apparel and equipment, launches its Fall/Winter 2025–26 collection with a focused lineup designed for backcountry performance, variable conditions, and dependable functionality across diverse mountain environments.
“The Fall 2025 collection reflects our commitment to building gear that functions seamlessly in demanding conditions,” says Doug Heinrich, VP of Product at Black Diamond. “Every piece was purpose-built through materials, construction, and fit to handle real-world use across a range of mountain pursuits.”
Performance Apparel Kits: Built for Backcountry Versatility
From resort laps to backcountry terrain, the Recon Stretch Kit is built for dynamic movement and all-conditions durability, while the Dawn Patrol Softshell Kit - a 2025 Backcountry Magazine Editors’ Choice - is designed for year-round touring with an emphasis on breathability, packability, and mobility.
- Recon Stretch Kit: Featuring 3-layer BD.dry™ waterproof fabric with four-way stretch and articulated patterning, this kit delivers storm-ready protection and versatile performance. RECCO® reflectors enhance safety in avalanche terrain. The Shell includes pit zips, ample storage, a helmet-compatible hood, and a removable powder skirt. The Pants and Bibs feature zippered thigh pockets, targeted ventilation, and reinforced insteps.
- Dawn Patrol Kit: This kit pairs breathable four-way stretch fabric with a DWR finish. The Jacket features harness-compatible chest pockets and drop-in stash pockets while the Pants include articulated patterning, zip vents, snow gaiters, and reinforced insteps - making it ideal for versatile, year-round touring.
Insulation Built to Beat the Cold
Black Diamond’s Fall 2025 insulation line delivers warmth and adaptability for unpredictable mountain conditions, ideal as a midlayer or standalone piece.
- Solution Series: Lightweight and weather-resistant synthetic insulation. The Solution 1.0 Hoody uses PrimaLoft® Gold 40gsm and stretch fleece side panels for mobility, making it perfect for layering. The Solution 2.0 Hoody upgrades to 60gsm insulation and recycled face fabric. Both pack into their chest pockets.
- Deploy Down 0.5 Pullover Hoody: The lightest down hoody on the market, with 1000-fill insulation, a minimalist half-zip, and a 4D ripstop shell with an adjustable hood.
- Mission Down Parka Series: Engineered for the harshest environments. The 4000M and 6000M Parkas use 800-fill goose down and Liquid Crystal Polymer (LCP) ripstop shell fabrics. The 6000M doubles the LCP layers. Both include helmet-compatible hoods, oversized pockets, and belay-friendly zippers.
Equipment Engineered for the Backcountry
The well-loved and award-winning Helio Carbon ski line returns with all new constructions and two new size offerings, 102 cm and 108 cm. Featuring updated pre-preg carbon layups, responsive wood cores, and full-length ABS sidewalls, the Helio line is engineered to cover the entire spectrum of backcountry touring - from technical designs built for long, variable-condition days to lightweight setups that excel in deep snow whether on the ascent or descent.
- Helio Carbon 88 & 95: Lightweight paulownia core, early-rise tip, and progressive flex for dependable skiing on long tours.
- Helio Carbon 102 & 108: All new poplar wood core construction with early rise tip construction for strong, playful skiing and efficient touring in deep snow.
Black Diamond continues to lead glove innovation with purpose-built designs for ski touring and human-powered movement through the mountains.
- Helio Tour Glove: A modular 3-in-1 system for multi-day missions with an independently usable softshell liner, goat leather palm and innovative, stowable and insulated overmitt.
- Tour Pro Glove: Designed for big vert, fast transitions and all-day comfort, this glove pairs a goat leather shell with a DWR-treated softshell cuff, wool-blend liner, and touchscreen compatibility.
Black Diamond’s new ski pole collection delivers dependable performance across diverse terrain and use cases.
- Traverse & Traverse Pro Ski Poles: Durable aluminum construction with ergonomic grips. The Traverse uses FlickLock adjustability, while the Traverse Pro adds two-piece adjustment, utility hook, snow scraper edge, and a stashed PH3 screwdriver for field repairs.
- Expedition Series: Six models built for varied backcountry needs, all featuring extended EVA foam grips, straight-edge tops for scraping, tactile rubber beak, FlickLock adjustability, and integrated PH3 driver bits.
Built with ultra-lightweight and exceptionally durable Challenge Sailcloth UltraWeave™ fabric, the new Cirque Ultra Pack is designed for ski mountaineering and big mountain missions. Key features include a roll-top closure, dedicated avalanche gear pocket, side access for crampons or skins, radio and hydration compatibility, and multiple carry options.
Challenge Sailcloth UltraWeave™ also makes an appearance in the Speed Ultra 35 Pack, Black Diamond’s most technical alpine pack to date that balances weight with strength for unencumbered reliability on fast and light mountain missions. It takes inspiration from Black Diamond’s hallmark Solution Harness with its innovative low-profile and contoured shoulder strap design. The pack is fully strippable for customization, featuring options for ice tool, crampon, and rope attachments as well as a removable waist belt.
Also updated for Fall 2025, the Dawn Patrol Pack series (15L, 25L, 32L) continues to be one of the best-selling and most trusted backcountry ski packs of all time, renowned for its versatile carry system and all-day comfort.
Climbing Essentials Refined
Black Diamond’s 2025 climbing collection sees meaningful upgrades in precision, protection, and comfort for all-day performance.
- Viper Ice Tool: Now with a hydroformed shaft for strength-to-weight efficiency, refined pick angle, stowable pommel, and I.C.E. System compatibility with interchangeable picks and heads.
- Infinity Cord:Compact, lightweight, and easy to untie, the new Infinity Loop is a breakthrough in the evolution of cordelette engineering. Featuring a seamless, continuous-loop construction that requires no stitching or bar tacking to finish. Finished with a dynex/nylon blend sheath, offering exceptional durability and abrasion resistance.
- Solution Guide Harness: One-quiver harness with adjustable leg loops, oversized gear loops, Contour Edge shaping, ice clipper slots, fifth gear loop, and seamless Dyneema Infinity belay loop. The Women's version features a tailored fit.
- Technician Pro Shoe: Combines a running-inspired midfoot and heel with a climbing-tuned forefoot and toe box to create a comfortable shoe meant for technical days. The Technician Pro’s Vibram® Mega Grip rubber provides enhanced grip on high-consequential terrain.
This fall’s launch also leads into Black Diamond’s Winter event series, Designed for the Deep x AIARE, a nationwide program celebrating mountain community, avalanche awareness, and partnership with guides, athletes, and avalanche organizations. Hosted at premier retailers and guide services across the West, events will feature fundraising raffles, athlete-led education, gear giveaways, and film presentations, with select locations offering on-snow demos and clinics.
Black Diamond Equipment’s 2025–26 collection will be available online and at select retailers beginning Fall 2025. For more information on the collection and product availability, visit
https://www.blackdiamondequipment.com/en_US/shop/new-arrivals/
About Black Diamond Equipment: Black Diamond Equipment is a global leader in designing innovative outdoor-engineered equipment and apparel for climbing, skiing, and mountain sports. Headquartered in Salt Lake City, Utah, at the base of the Wasatch Mountains, Black Diamond is known for its commitment to performance, durability, and purposeful design. For more information, visit www.blackdiamondequipment.com.