Black Diamond Equipment, Ltd.

	Ellis & Yukon Collectively known as "The Boys." Owner: Kolin Powick, Director of Global Quality Ellis—mellow on land, but LOVED the water. Yukon a bit more excitable on land, but an embarrassment to the breed in the water—he hated it... The Boys have traveled from Eastern Canada to Western Canada, through and across the U.S. several times, but most recently made SLC their home. They always wondered why Kolin and Ellen would go to some cliff every weekend, attempt to go up a rock route several times, come down, then go home... Ellis (chocolate) Born July 21st, 1991. Best known for his diving skills, more diving skills and even more diving skills. Yukon (yellow) Born February 4th, 1995. Also known as Yuke, Yuki, or "The Head" due to the gargantuan size of his head (it's got its own weather system...). UPDATE—February 2006 Sadly, Yukon died suddenly on February 1, 2006, just a few days before his 11th birthday. He will be missed by all who knew him. Click HERE for more. UPDATE—February 2007 Ellis joined his “brother” on February 22, 2007. He was over 15 ½ years old. Though he had a full life, it doesn’t make losing him any easier. He too will truly be missed by all who knew him. Click HERE for more.

	Rumple Owner: Kolin Powick, Director of Global Quality Born Sept 19th, 2008 (a Virgo just like his dad...) and officially arriving at Black Diamond on October 14th, Rumple, a “fox red” English Lab, is already making himself at home amongst the BD family and out at the crags as well. Click HERE for what will undoubtedly become an overload of Rumple photos and videos.

	Russell from the Block Owner: Mike Tea, Technical Illustrator/Raconteur He used to have a little, but now he's got a lot. Russ likes PBR, tennis balls and bad behavior...

	Mogley Owner: Brittany Kener, Credit Analyst Mogley, “aka Mogs” is an English Goldendoodle. He was born in California and made his way to Salt Lake when he was 8 weeks old. A former puppy star, he now spends his days lounging under his mom’s desk at work. He loves his toys, especially his herd of stuffed bunnies he keeps at home. In his spare time, he loves to play in the snow and hit the trail for a run with his parents.

	Mason (aka Mr. Turd) Owner: Crystal Bruner Harris, Graphic Designer Mason grew up in NYC with Crystal for her last year of college. He started as a city dog but since living in Salt Lake, has fully adjusted to dirt, snow, rivers, mountains and anything that crosses his path on road trips all over the country. For 2 years old, he’s had his share of injuries with the scars to prove it. So far, the highlights are: An insane infection in his neck (requiring surgery), broken nail beds, a split tongue and a 10 foot fall onto his back proceeded by another 5 feet. He loves doing everything that dogs do best. He’s strong and fast and full of energy (outdoors) and very mellow and a great snuggler (indoors). “He’s pretty much my favorite dog.” Check out Mason's FACEBOOK page.

	Moki Owner: Peter Metcalf, President & CEO At nearly 13, Peter's Jack Russell Moki is still going strong and managing to beat him up pre-dawn speed hikes of Mt Olympus and the West face trail of Grandeur. With half a dozen ascents of Timp, three of Kings Peak and a third place finish in the Park City Steeplechase and lots of time groveling in the Red Rock dirt of Castle Valley, Moki enjoys life in the wild places more than being bored in Peter's office.

	Nigel & Tonto Owner: Joe Smith, Project Engineer Nigel and Tonto are total thugs who love to intimidate other dogs (as long as they're not too large or fierce). Tonto, aka Floyd, has the unique ability to scrounge garbage anywhere at any time. Nigel is the ultimate grumpy old man and he especially likes to beat up puppies and seeing-eye dogs...

	Miles & Lakota Owners: Andy Merriman, Quality Assurance Engineer & Holly Merriman, Marketing Coordinator Miles is a 10-year-old Siberian Husky who is recovering from being a Vegas dog. Lakota is a 4-year-old Husky/Greyhound mix who made the move with his parents from Michigan. Favorite things: Chasing, running, making noise, and camping in the desert.

	Jake Owner: David Narajowski, Designer David couldn't find one of Jake readily, but found this one on his digital camera his kids must have taken of their cat, Cali. (He's sure Jake won't mind that we substituted.)

	Mieke (and that lazy-ass cat...) Owner: George Jamison, Quality Assurance Engineer

	Silhouette Owner: Dave Kappus

	Taylor & Shelby Owner: Lisa Page, Document Control Manager Taylor will be 17 years old this October; she is one of the four original BD dogs found in our east parking lot in November of 1991. Taylor enjoys chasing Shelby and she has learned to enjoy coming to the office. She gets along with everyone but causes jealousy when she is in the office instead of her "sister" Shelby. Taylor's puppy shot is just a few days after I picked her up from the shelter. The second shot was taken at the office on February 13, 2008. Shelby came to me by way of a basket on my doorstep from my sister, on Christmas. She was one of five puppies abandon on the side of the road in a duffle bag. I am convinced that she is the reincarnation of my first dog Chyna who passed away 12/18/98. Chyna was my absolute best friend, someone who was always there for me and Shelby is the same. Shelby's puppy shot was taken by Andrew McLean on her first day at work. The second shot was taken for "The Dogs of BD" calendar.

	Zamboni/Z-bert/Sketchy Shepard Owner: Brett Keyes, Developer Zamboni is all about: apples, Frisbees, sticks, tennis balls, soccer balls, golf balls, snow balls, stuffed pigs, geese, snow leopards, beavers, octopii, pheasants, chickens, baby chickens and the neighbor’s cat. Favorite activity: Face shots. Benefactors: Brett and Amber Keyes.

	Magik, Magique, Little Black Dog Age: about 3 years old Parents: Bill Kubilius, Sales Service Rep & Kasie Stallings, Marketing Coordinator Magik is a very happy, fun little dog, found on the Internet. She loves to ride in the car to places like the desert, the snow, the Uintahs and all places in between. Magik is a great skiing/ hiking/biking companion. She is still learning how to swim. She wishes she had thumbs. She loves to chase the ball and frisbee. Some people make her happy-piddle (including Bill).

	Sid Vicious Owner: Chris Grover, Minister of Sales "It's all about the tennis ball... or maybe running with Roch..."

	Alaska & Uma Owner: Alberto Marazzi, Northern Italian Sales Agent My dogs have to join in, they are like Naomi Campbell (the black one) and….and….and…sincerely I don’t know for the other one. The black dog, ALASKA, is mine (for this reason she is so nice!). And the jaded dog, UMA, is my girlfriend’s dog. Ciao!

Click for larger image...	Langley Owner: Rick Luskin Langley is a 14-year-old Golden Retreiver recently relocated from the beach in Malibu to the Wasatch Mountains. Langley is named after Mt. Langley, the southernmost 14,000 foot peak in the Sierra and only a few feet lower than Mt. Whitney, which she climbed at 3 months. She also has over 800 hours as co-pilot in Cessna and Piper airplanes and has run the slickrock trail twice. At the moment, she is completing her first book...."How to Beg—for Dogs." The other dog in the picture is Han. He supposedly is a red healer but I think he is mostly "dingo." He's a great dog, loyal and loving albeit sometimes a little cunning. He currently lives with my fiancé in Mill Valley, California but will soon relocate to Park City where all four of us will be together again and seeking new adventures.

	Daisy (Mayhem) Kurilich Owners: Mike and Barbara Kurilich Favorite Places: Millcreek Canyon, Parley’s Dog Park, Cambria, Silver Strand Beach, Sawtooth Mountains. Class: Wading (more chow than retriever does that to a dog...). Favorite things: Kids, tennis balls and any stuffed animal. No Daisy no! moment: Cambria beach and shore bird chicks were involved…Yikes!!!!

	Ganjah "Owners": Liz Knight, Production Designer & Jim Knight, Art Director Ganjah is a 3-year-old Rottweiler/German Shepherd/Chow mix. Liz & Jim Knight are lucky to claim Ganjah as their grand-dog because son, Andy, still lives at home. Favorite things: SNOWWWWWWWWWWWW! She's all about rollingeatingdiggingrunningsnorkelingskiingplodding the snow. No snow? Then it must be summer and that means strapping on the booties for runs up Timp with GPa and GMa.

	Emma Owner: Laurel Hunter, Graphic Designer Emma is a very talented stick thief. The pink stitches in her side were the result of trying to steal a deer leg from one of her dog buddies. She also hunts gophers, as perhaps she is doing in this photo.

	Guardian Owner: Zoe Greye, Logisitics & Customs Specialist Guardian misses her days at the Distribution Center. She still loves visiting BD on the occasions she comes along to the office."

	Reverend (aka Rev) Owner: Jon Smith, Manufacturing Engineer Reverend or AKA Rev is one of the biggest labs I have seen; he is a huge, lovable teddy bear. He has a love for the outdoors, swimming, boating and let's not forget his huge fetch addiction. He also has the unique ability to get anyone anywhere to feed his addiction, lets just say if he comes around you, you are definitely going to throw something for him and he doesn't care what. In the picture with him sitting in the swing, I actually was able to do an under dog with him in it. Juice or no juice that's funny.

	Cassie Owner: Ben Sheldon, Technical Operations Engineer Cassie is a small, 1-year-old, Australian Shepherd Mix with tons of energy and love to share. When she is not herding other dogs at the park or the Front, she is probably being sensitive or chewing on Ben’s shoes or socks.

	Odie Owner: Evan Bouchier, Quality Assurance Engineer Odie likes Jujitsu, shredding pow, and running rivers. He’s shy but if you get him out in the wilderness he truly comes alive.

	Jezbel (aka Jubey) Owners: Corey LaForge, QA Manager–OEM Product & Britt Retzlaff Jezbel is 5 years old and her favorite activities are power-lounging, walks, camping, and “helping” in the garden. She thinks (or rather knows) that she’s a person, and not a dog.

	Dwight Owner: Beau Brosius, Logistics Service Coordinator Dwight, a Red-Tick Coonhound, was rescued from a pet shelter at 3 months of age and now lives the good life. His favorite pastimes include but are not limited to: flirting with girls, hiking in the Wasatch Mountains, chasing squirrels, eating bugs, chewing on sticks, sniffing stuff, barking, drinking beers, and partying.

	Sequoia Owners: Sandra Gnandt, Photo Editor & Judd Salvas Sequoia moved to SLC from Boulder, CO. She loves her flying squirrel toy and biting ankles and sticks. She does not like large crowds or hardwood floors. When she's in the office she can often be found spying on Jonathan and Sydney.

	Red Dawg & Arnie Owners: Brad Barlage, Sales Rep & Katie Cavicchio Red says, "I ride with my Dad as he travels around Utah, Nevada and California as a BD Sales Rep. I’m in charge of van security and reminders to stop and throw the ball every couple of hundred miles. Climbing is fun but snow running behind Dad while he's skiing is my favorite." Arnie is a 4-year-old Golden. He is into trad climbing in the desert, long hikes or approaches and backcountry skiing. With large paws, high clearance and tons of stamina, the only person that might be able to outrun him is Roch Horton. Unlike his brother Red, he is nice to everyone and always happy and social.