Need a little outdoor inspiration? Wish to have a good time in the nature? Here is your goood news: Marmot. Now its story begins!
In April 1971, University of California Santa Cruz students Eric Reynolds and Dave Huntley were in Alaska’s Juneau Icefield on a school Glaciology project. It was there on a glacier that the idea of a Marmot Club began. The name ‘Marmot’ refers to a group of highly social, large ground squirrels that live in mountainous areas.
To become a Marmot, you had to climb a glaciated peak with another Marmot. One of the rules of the club was that everyone was President. Most of the other rules dealt with a collegiate fascination for bodily functions.
Through their efforts, their first products were a down vest, a sweater and a parka and, later, three down sleeping bags. In the spring of 1974, opening a rental and retail shop under the name of Marmot Moutain Works, Marmot the company was born. Since 1974, Marmot products have been worn by climbers, skiers, mountaineers and adventurers world-wide. Marmot works with professional mountain guides, world-class athletes and expeditions—pushing the limits of product innovation and technology—pioneering what is possible in the most extreme environments on earth.
Now its your turn to put our products to the test. Here are some samples below in NyFifth. And you are welcome anytime!
