Yvon Chouinard
Climber, environmentalist and businessman
Yvon Chouinard is an American climber and environmentalist who founded the outdoor company Patagonia. Readers can find his book Let My People Go Surfing here.
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American Born 1938 in Lewiston, United States
About Yvon Chouinard
Yvon Chouinard was born in 1938 and is an American rock climber, environmentalist and businessman. He began by designing climbing tools, then moved on to sustainable products for outdoor adventurers. Patagonia, the company he founded, sells outdoor products, outerwear and food. With Craig Mathews, he also co-founded 1% For The Planet, a network of companies that commit at least 1% of yearly revenue to environmental causes. In 2023, Time magazine included him in its list of the world's 100 most influential people. His book in our catalog is Let My People Go Surfing.