Frosty Gill
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10/24/2024 4:43 PM
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Dear Chemeketans Climbers, (also Garry) **** I also wanted to add that NWAlpine is in NO WAY officially sponsored by Chemeketans. This is just Frosty sharing an opportunity to chat with the owner. ***** Stores that carry NWAlpine clothing in Oregon - Mountain Shop, Mountain Supply, Peak Sports, QuickHatch Provisions, Next Adventure. ALSO, a couple of kind friends have gently reminded me that perhaps not everyone even knows what the heck NWAlpine IS! Great point! So, here is a "tiny" bit about Bill Amos and NWAlpine Outdoor Apparel Company AND the direct link to their "Who We Are" page on their website: https://www.nwalpine.com/pages/who-we-are-24The Beginning - In the early 2000s NW Alpine founder Bill Amos found himself dissatisfied with technical clothing options for alpine climbing. In an effort to appeal to the broader public, many outdoor companies were slowly turning away from the needs of their core audience and were becoming more fashion oriented. Bill envisioned a simple, functional and extremely durable apparel line for people who were really out there in the alpine. At the tail end of the 2008 recession Bill was inspired to realize his vision. He believed that the only way we would have a real economic recovery in the U.S. is if we started making things here again. There are not very many companies that make apparel in the U.S., and even fewer who make climbing specific apparel, but Bill thought there would be a lot of people who would support it.From this spark of an idea, NW Alpine was launched in 2010. The founding mission of the company was to: make clothes for climbing that are simple, functional, light, and of the highest quality; support domestic manufacturing; and provide the best customer service. Gratefully, "Frosty" Gill he/him/his
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