Post by downriver on Feb 24, 2024 0:18:41 GMT -8
When I moved to Montana, it was surprising to see Patagonia had an outlet store in Dillon, Montana. Dillon, set in area of blue ribbon trout streams and rivers, barely has a population of 4,000 people. In addition to its scenic location and small downtown, I-15 goes through town. It also has a small stage college campus in town. I lived in Montana for four years, and every year I would head out to the nearby Humbug Spires Wilderness Study Areas with my Lab for day hiking. The BLM maintains the hiking and climbing area. It’s known for its scenic spires, as well as great views of the surrounding mountains.
After hiking at Humbug, I would head over to Dillon for a bite to eat. I would also stop by the downtown bookstore before heading over to the Patagonia outlet. Having an outlet in Dillon always surprised me. But the store always seemed to be busy, and many of my friends made sure they were on the store’s weekly email sales list.
I heard one of the reasons Yvon Chouinard has an outlet there is he likes to fish. He also has a cabin not too far from Dillon. Well, fast forward 14 years since leaving Montana, and the Patagonia Outlet is still there. Here’s an interesting article on its history and location, as well as why Patagonia decided to put a outlet in the most unlikely of locations…
www.fastcompany.com/91029252/patagonia-outlet-store-dillon-montana-location-gamble-paid-off-brand#:~:text=Turns%20out%2C%20the%20idea%20wasn,ranching%2C%20or%20braving%20the%20elements
Happy Trails,
DR
After hiking at Humbug, I would head over to Dillon for a bite to eat. I would also stop by the downtown bookstore before heading over to the Patagonia outlet. Having an outlet in Dillon always surprised me. But the store always seemed to be busy, and many of my friends made sure they were on the store’s weekly email sales list.
I heard one of the reasons Yvon Chouinard has an outlet there is he likes to fish. He also has a cabin not too far from Dillon. Well, fast forward 14 years since leaving Montana, and the Patagonia Outlet is still there. Here’s an interesting article on its history and location, as well as why Patagonia decided to put a outlet in the most unlikely of locations…
www.fastcompany.com/91029252/patagonia-outlet-store-dillon-montana-location-gamble-paid-off-brand#:~:text=Turns%20out%2C%20the%20idea%20wasn,ranching%2C%20or%20braving%20the%20elements
Happy Trails,
DR
And I love their stuff. Couldn't afford it in my younger days, but now that I have a little more disposable income, I am very happy to give it to a company that produces extremely high quality and durable items, treats it's employees ethically, and is run by arguably one of the greatest environmental stewards of his generation. I have actually preached about Chouinard in a Sunday sermon. A visionary, indeed. 
