Patagonia founder biography
Patagonia founder yvon chouinard!
Patagonia founder biography
Yvon Chouinard
American climber and entrepreneur (born 1938)
Yvon Chouinard | |
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Chouinard in 1975 | |
| Born | (1938-11-09) November 9, 1938 (age 86) Lewiston, Maine, U.S. |
| Occupation(s) | Rock climber, equipment manufacturer |
| Known for | Founder of Chouinard Equipment Ltd.
and Patagonia |
| Spouse | Malinda Pennoyer (m. 1971) |
| Children | 2 |
Yvon Chouinard (born November 9, 1938)[1] is an American rock climber, environmentalist, and businessman.
His company, Patagonia, sells outdoor products, outerwear, and food. He was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2023.[2]
Early life
Chouinard's father was a French Canadian handyman, mechanic, and plumber.
In 1947, Yvon and his family moved from Lewiston, Maine to Southern California. They were Catholic.[3]
His early climbing partners included Royal Robbins and Tom Frost. A Sierra Club member, in his