Mark Smiley and the Black Diamond QC lab are well known tinkerers. Smiley often presents gear mods (both soft and hard goods) via social media, whereas BD has conducted lab tests on topics like the risks of twisted ropes or the strength of certain ice screw placements. The QC Lab’s Matt Berry and Smiley, to…
BD and Smiley Provide Useful Information on Building Effective Snow Anchors
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