Backcountry

This past week, the annual Alta Cirque Series put mountain runners to the ultimate test as they tackled steep elevations and grueling miles. As co-title sponsor, #Backcountry was there in full force, with our Gearheads Experts enthusiastically supporting the runners. We were thrilled to spread the excitement and build anticipation for our new Fall/Winter outerwear collection. Some of our team members even joined the race! 🏔 🏃♀️ Photos 📸 @martasamok @tysonbolduc @mountainsforbreakfastt @zebwatsonphoto

We don’t want summer to end, so we’ve planned a few more trips to squeeze the last bits of sun before it starts to set early. When it’s time to set up camp, the Stoic Madrone 4 is our go-to tent (and not because we designed it in house). The Madrone 4 is a budget-friendly option that doesn’t lack in the features department. It even made The Inertia’s list of the best tents in 2024! ⛺ Read the review here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/gZ6tnv5C #Backcountry #OutdoorIndustry #Camping

You can see these beautiful walls (and shop our gear) at our Seattle, Chicago, Bozeman, Palo Alto, DC, and LA retail stores. Thank you, Green Oasis for your wonderful work bringing nature inside! 🌳 #Backcountry #OutdoorIndustry

We’re all about gear, but it’s tough to test what works best when you’re sitting in a swivel chair. So, we headed to one of our local beautiful Blue Ribbon rivers for a little team bonding and gear testing! 🌅 #Backcountry #OutdoorIndustry #TeamBuilding

August 10th is National Spoil Your Dog Day! We feel spoiled every day being able to bring our furry best friends into a pet friendly office. 🐕 How are you going to spoil your dog today? (We suggest a nice long hike!) 🌲 #Backcountry #OutdoorIndustry #PetFriendlyOffice

Why pay for a hotel room when Our Stoic Double Cloud Camp Bed is comfier than a traditional bed. It's perfect for sharing or having more space for yourself to get the best night’s sleep during camping trips. We aren’t the only ones to love it, CNN underscore included on its list of the best sleeping pads for campers, according to campers. Highlighted for its warm R-value and thick foam padding, the Stoic Double Cloud Camp Bed impresses those needing more comfort out of a sleeping pad. Shout-out to our Owned Brands Team for continuing to design awesome products. We think you’ll love it too! Check out the article here:  https://lnkd.in/gVgyAZY7 #OutdoorIndustry #Camping #Backcountry

Today's Herd highlight is Ashleigh McClary. 🎉 Ashleigh is a powerhouse on our sales team and our Patagonia ambassador. Our Gearhead Experts are the backbone of our business and Ashleigh is not only a pillar on the outbound team, she also provides a wealth of gear and outdoor knowledge. We’re not sure what we’d do without her! 🐐 - Q:  What does the day-to-day look like for you in your current role? 🐐 Every day in my job is fun and dynamic! I help customers shop for the gear they need to get outdoors and even help many plan their trips every day. I’ve been working with the same group of customers for seven years now and even tag along with several of them on adventures! I also film product videos for the website, where I get to spend time in the studio and outdoors filming. Every week, I also attend clinics and events with our brands to learn more about the products we sell.   Q: How have you grown and evolved since starting at Backcountry? 🐐 I have been a Gearhead since 2017 and started with zero experience selling gear. Every year here I’ve learned a tremendous amount about the outdoor industry and the gear we sell and have picked up new skillsets. Since 2018 I’ve managed our VIP customers/key accounts and have been promoted to Senior Account Manager. I’ve also had the opportunity to be a brand ambassador for Arc’teryx and currently Patagonia.   Q: What is your favorite part about working for Backcountry? 🐐 I love the people and community here at Backcountry so much and think that I have the most fun job in the world. Not everyone loves their job and not everyone has a fun job, so I would say my very favorite thing is working in a job I love with people that I enjoy every day.   Q: What brings you life? 🐐 Spending time with my friends and family in the outdoors brings me life. My husband and I left our home in SC to move to Utah to be closer to the mountains to hike, ski, and paddle whenever we wanted and it has been the best decision we ever made. We now have a two-year-old son (Grady), who we’ve been able to share our love of the outdoors and adventures with and it has been the most rewarding and amazing experience of our lives. #OutdoorIndustry #Backcountry #outdoors

The Herd loves mountain biking, but we don’t love baking in the summer sun. To help keep the rays away, we created the Long-Sleeve MTB Jersey to give us mobile shade while riding during bright days. Singletracks was impressed by the jersey as well and included the Backcountry Button-Up in their list of 2024 best mountain bike jerseys. 🚴♂️ Check out the article here: 🔗: https://lnkd.in/gsf-pfwh #OutdoorIndustry #Backcountry #Bike

With summer in full swing, we’ve scaled some sick routes out in the mountains and in the climbing gym. If you’re as passionate about climbing as we are but aren’t sure about which shoes to grab for your next send, check out our latest gear video on some of the best climbing shoes of 2024. 🧗♀️ Find the video here: 🔗 https://lnkd.in/g2CSDMkx #Backcountry #outdoors #rockclimbing