Yvon Chouinard

Yvon Chouinard (born November 9, 1938) is a rock climber, environmentalist and outdoor industry businessman. His company, Patagonia, is known for its environmental focus.Chouinard is also a surfer, kayaker, falconer and fly fisherman, particularly fond of tenkara fly-fishing. He is a writer, first on climbing issues and ethics, and more lately on mixing environmentalism and sound business practice in the concept of a slow company.

Personal facts

Yvon Chouinard
Birth dateNovember 09, 1938
Birth place
Maine , Lewiston Maine
Known for
Patagonia (clothing)
Black Diamond Equipment

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  1. http://www.greenmarketing.com/Green_Marketing_Book/Green_Marketing_Book.html
  2. http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=4965519