Backcountry Edge

Ideal for ounce-counting hikers, backpackers or trail-runners, innovative Black Diamond Distance aluminum trekking poles offer lightweight, collapsible performance. Available in your choice of fixed lengths.

Ideal for ounce-counting thru-hikers, adventure racers, ultra-marathoners or any outdoor enthusiast looking for streamlined performance, Black Diamond Ultra Distance fixed length Z-poles are incredibly lightweight and collapsible.

Weighing just 8 ounces and collapsing down to 23", the Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Solo is an ultra-lightweight staff. The Alpine Carbon Solo offers versatility for use as a trekking pole or a tent pole for a lightweight tarp.

A no-frills offering for the frugal hiker who can do without bells and whistles but demands reliable performance, Black Diamond Trail Back poles offer three-section adjustability and user-friendly features at an affordable price.

Ideal for ounce-counting hikers and backpackers, Black Diamond Distance FL trekking poles offer streamlined performance and adjustability. These innovative poles collapse down small and weigh far less than standard aluminum poles.

Offering trusted performance at a wallet-friendly price, Black Diamond Women’s Trail trekking poles outshine many poles in this cost range. User-friendly features, compact grips and a women’s specific design add up to a great value.

Offering trusted performance at a wallet-friendly price, Black Diamond Trail trekking poles outshine many poles in this cost range. User-friendly features, extended grips and aluminum construction combine add up to a great value.

Designed to press-fit over the end of any Black Diamond trekking or ski pole, the Black Diamond Tip Protector can be used to provide improved grip on hard surfaces or for use indoors or on improved surfaces. Tip Protectors are sold in pairs.

Offering trusted performance at a wallet-friendly price, Black Diamond Trail Compact trekking poles outshine many poles in this cost range. User-friendly features, compact grips and aluminum construction add up to a great value.

Updated for 2013! Ideal for ounce-counting hikers or trail-runners, Black Diamond Distance Z-Poles offer streamlined performance. Innovative construction enables the poles to collapse down smaller and weigh far less than standard poles.

Press-fit Black Diamond Flex Tech Tips have integrated trekking baskets that provide backcountry traction. The WaveLock construction of the Flex Tech Tips allows you to choose between interchangeable carbide and rubber (not included) tip ends for optimal performance.

Designed to screw onto the end of any Black Diamond Z-Pole or Flex Tech Tip, the Rubber Tech Tip serves as a non-marking contact point to prevent wear on trails or rock while providing excellent grip and durability. Sold in pairs.

It never hurts to have a back-up pair of Black Diamond Spare Baskets, just in case the baskets included with your trekking poles are misplaced or wear out. These baskets keep your trekking poles from sinking deeper than needed in soft ground.

Restore the performance of your Z-Poles or any Black Diamond model that utilizes Flex Tech Tips by replacing broken or worn out tips. Sold in pairs, screw-on Carbide Tech Tips offer extra bite on hard surfaces.

Replacement Z-Pole Baskets keep your poles from sinking deeper than needed in snow, loose sand, mud or soft ground. Sold in pairs, the baskets include Rubber Tips and Carbide Tips.

Sold in pairs, the Powder Basket equips your Black Diamond poles for deep snow and extreme winter weather. The Powder Basket threads securely in place over top of all Black Diamond Short and Long Flex Tips.

Sold in pairs, Black Diamond Ultra Mountain Z-Pole Baskets restore your Ultra-Mountain Z-Poles (sold separately) to full strength if original baskets are misplaced or worn out. With broad 60mm diameters, these baskets offer enhanced purchase in snow.

Built for young adventurers, Black Diamond First Strike Youth trekking poles offer grown-up performance in a youth-friendly size. These lightweight, durable aluminum trekking poles offer 2-section adjustability and reliability.

Updated for 2013! Weighing just 9 ounces and collapsing to a mere 23 inches in length, the Black Diamond Alpine Carbon Solo is an ultra-lightweight staff. The versatile staff can even double as a tent pole for a lightweight tarp.