Patagonia

• Building the Best Products
• Headquarters: Ventura, CA
• Founded In: 1973

Patagonia grew out of a small company that made tools for climbers. Alpinism remains at the heart of a worldwide business that still makes clothes for climbing – as well as for skiing, snowboarding, surfing, fly fishing, paddling and trail running. These are all silent sports. None requires a motor; none delivers the cheers of a crowd. In each sport, reward comes in the form of hard-won grace and moments of connection between us and nature.
Staying true to their core values during thirty-plus years in business has helped them create a company their proud to run and work for. Patagonia's focus on making the best products possible has brought them success in the marketplace.