Black Diamond Equipment will host a block party this Friday, May 11, in Anchorage, Alaska, honoring the grand opening of Black Diamond Equipment’s Anchorage retail location. For those who can attend, it occurs on D Street, between 4th and 5th, from 5-9 p.m.
Entry to the grand opening block party is $20. This includes 3 food tickets, 2 beer tickets and 1 raffle ticket. Additional tickets will be available for purchase: food $3.00, 12 oz. beer $4.00, raffle $7.00 or 2 for $10.00. All proceeds will benefit the Friends of Chugach Avalanche Center and Anchorage Ski Club (Arctic Valley).
“While this event celebrates the grand opening of BD retail in Anchorage,” comments Chris Marrano, manager of the Black Diamond Equipment Anchorage retail location, “it also marks the beginning of an opportunity for Black Diamond to partner, collaborate and serve as a hub to Alaska’s growing climbing and skiing communities.”
The Seward-based Alaska band Blackwater Railroad Company will provide the music with the jamming set to begin at 6 p.m. Food will be catered by Smokehouse BBQ. The block party beer sponsors include Broken Tooth Brewery, Denali Brewing Company and Midnight Sun Brewing.
“In expanding Black Diamond’s retail operations we deliberately chose Anchorage because it plays host to a vibrant group of outdoor enthusiasts who already identify with BD,” states Matt Bluher, Black Diamond Equipment’s director of retail and visual merchandising. “Anchorage will be a great partner and an excellent location to showcase the Black Diamond brand.”
Additional partners and sponsors include: Alaska Rock Gym, Ascending Path, Exit Glacier Guides, Nova Alaska, Talkeetna Air Taxi and K2 Aviation.
To purchase event tickets, please call Black Diamond Equipment Anchorage at 907-222-0349 or visit at its 400 West 4th Avenue location in downtown Anchorage.
