Excited to head to Denver for our first ever The Big Gear Show!! ✈ Come say hi to us in person at the REI Path Ahead Ventures Founders Market this weekend, Friday 5/31 - Sunday 6/2 🎉
Meet emerging brands at REI Path Ahead Ventures Founders Market at The Outside Festival and Big Gear Show! (2-part post) REI Co-op Path Ahead Ventures is excited to bring together founders to showcase emerging brands bringing the latest innovations in the outdoor industry. This year,17 companies will be featured at Founders Markets at both the Outside Festival and The Big Gear Show. In this engaging, marketplace setting founders will be sharing their stories, connecting with customers, and networking. Path Ahead Ventures is an impact-driven organization and investment fund providing a full spectrum of support to founders of color building businesses in the outdoor industry. Whether you’re a seasoned industry professional or just curious to learn more, come connect with the founders of these outdoor brands in the Path Ahead Ventures network! Founders Market at The Big Gear Show will feature: Apparel Hootie Hoo believes some of the most important life lessons are learned outside. We provide high-quality technical apparel for children to Outplay The Elements. Leimert Mountaineering Leimert Mountaineering Elevating culture to new peaks through performance outdoor apparel. Pangoo Apparel outdoor apparel that supports bodies with curves in motion and highlights women of color in the outdoors. Urban Native Era has empowered people through creating timeless designs that increase Indigenous visibility in their communities and around the world. Technology, Apps & Experiences Hightag gives mountain bikers, skiers, and other athletes the power to capture footage of themselves while they ride More in PART II! ➡