Yvon Chouinard

Biography

Yvon Chouinard (born November 9, 1938) is an American rock climber, environmentalist, and outdoor industry billionaire businessman. His company, Patagonia, is known for its environmental focus. Chouinard is also a surfer, kayaker, falconer, and is particularly fond of tenkara fly-fishing. He has written about climbing issues and ethics and on mixing environmentalism and business.

Known For

Valley Uprising

as Himself

180° South

as Himself

The Search for Freedom

Wild Life

as Self

DamNation

as Himself

The Wild

as Self

Sentinel: The West Face

as Self

Final Ascent: The Legend of Hamish MacInnes

as Himself

Mountain of Storms

as Himself

Unbroken Ground

as Himself