Patagonia Stories: September roundup

Some stories to get you out there. ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ ‌‌ [patagonia Stories]( Big Fun and Good Work As we move into fall, we’re happy to share a few stories that made us smile. And a few more about the important work we’re supporting. If we’re going to save our home planet, we need to enjoy what we have while we work for a better future. [ A massive wave throws white spray and a red surfboard over its crest. ]( Abundance and the January Swell Bender of 2023 On January 22, while the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational went XXL, a group of surfing’s big-wave heavy hitters headed to Oʻahu’s outer reefs. Read the captain’s log from the biggest swell to hit there in recent memory. [Read the Story]( [Tom Derry standing in a river holding his steelhead rod and a wading staff. ]( Tom Derry’s life work is saving wild steelhead. He’s the source of inspiration, energy and commitment behind countless programs with one goal: more wild fish. This heartfelt film captures the essence of fly fishing and provides an insight into what motivates a tireless motivator. [Watch the Film]( [Captain Liz Clark grabs a thick rope on the deck of a sailboat while wearing the Big Water Foul Weather kit. ]( Made to Work A brief history of hyper-specific gear we created for very specific sports—including our latest sailing kit for big water and foul weather. In fact, that's its name, the Big Water Foul Weather kit. [Read the Story]( [A black and white photo of Yvon Chouinard and Vincent Stanley in the Patagonia Ventura store in the 1970s. ]( A Better Way to Do Business These 50 years of doing business unusual have taught us a lot. That’s why we’re releasing a new edition of our 2012 book, The Responsible Company, with new advice, lessons learned and practical tips for ways companies can give back to nature as much as they take. [Read the Story]( [The base of an enormous sequoia trunk framed by smaller trees in the forest.]( Dear Earth, When we made Earth our sole shareholder a year ago, we got some nice feedback, but converting Patagonia’s ownership isn’t really about us. It’s about helping our environmental partners do big things—and they’ve had incredible wins this past year. We’re pleased to share some cool progress during this hot, hot year. [Read the Letter]( Photos: (Top) Too far inside, too far outside, too much in the channel or, worst-case scenario, too deep. DANIEL RUSSO (Middle) Meet Tom Derry. He’s devoted his life’s work to saving wild steelhead. COURTESY OF THE FILM TOM. (Middle) Captain Liz Clark manages gear on deck while testing out the Big Water Foul Weather kit. Tahiti. CHRISTA FUNK (Middle) Circa 1974: Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard with then-sales manager Vincent Stanley at Patagonia’s first retail store, Great Pacific Iron Works. Ventura, California. GARY REGESTER (Bottom) May it live to be 3,000—or older. Del Norte Titan (Sequoia sempervirens). California. BRIAN KELLEY [Earth is now our only shareholder. Read Yvon’s Letter]( Patagonia Customer Service 8550 White Fir St Reno, NV 89523 | [Help Center]( Email Preferences This email was sent to {EMAIL} [Update My Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( [View on web]( | © 2023 Patagonia, Inc.