Yvon Chouinard Chouinard teaching an ice climbing class on Mt. Hood, Oregon, in 1979 Born (1938-11-09) November 9, 1938 (age 76) Lewiston, Maine Occupation Rock Climber, Equipment Manufacturer Known for Founder of Black Diamond Equipment and Patagonia (clothing) Yvon Chouinard with equipment for rock climbing, including Hexentrics. Photo by Tom Frost. Yvon Chouinard (born November 9, 1938) is a rock climber, environmentalist and...
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Yvon Chouinard Chouinard teaching an ice climbing class on Mt. Hood, Oregon, in 1979 Born (1938-11-09) November 9, 1938 (age 76) Lewiston, Maine Occupation Rock Climber, Equipment Manufacturer Known for Founder of Black Diamond Equipment and Patagonia (clothing) Yvon Chouinard with equipment for rock climbing, including Hexentrics. Photo by Tom Frost. Yvon Chouinard (born November 9, 1938) is a rock climber, environmentalist and...