Yvon Chouinard

Yvon Chouinard
Chouinard in 1975
Born (1938-11-09) November 9, 1938 (age 85)
Lewiston, Maine, U.S.
Occupation(s)Rock climber, equipment manufacturer
Known forFounder of Chouinard Equipment Ltd. and Patagonia
Spouse
Malinda Pennoyer
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(m. 1971)​
Children2
Chouinard with equipment for rock climbing, including Hexentrics, c. 1972. Photo by Tom Frost.

Yvon Chouinard (born November 9, 1938)[1] is an American rock climber, environmentalist, philanthropist, and outdoor industry businessman. His company, Patagonia, is known for its commitment to protecting the environment. He was named one of the 100 most influential people in the world by Time magazine in 2023.[2]

Chouinard is also a surfer, kayaker, and falconer and is particularly fond of tenkara fly-fishing.[3] He has written about climbing issues and ethics and on mixing environmentalism and business.

  1. ^ "America's Best Leaders 2009: Yvon Chouinard". USNews.com. 2009. Archived from the original on December 24, 2012. Retrieved December 24, 2012.
  2. ^ "Time 100". Time. April 13, 2023. Retrieved April 15, 2023.
  3. ^ Fly Rod and Reel magazine, "Simple Gifts", by Yvon Chouinard, Oct/Nov '09