I'd think that the early years would yield some photos of interest to this group. I haven't seen the book yet, just some excerpts -- and the old ones of those look dandy.
That Yvon is (still) some dude! Lots of innovations in both tech and culture from him.
I modeled my own OYB catalog/media effort after Patagonia in part...an Everyman's version. I've always liked their catalog except for the helicopters and exotica -- which removes about all of it -- but there is sometimes a little panache that persists. Rich kids hanging out in 3rd world countries is a limited scene, for me. As is extreme/danger sport (with its -- escaping from? -- rich parents bail-out option). But hanging out isn't so bad. OYB just does it mostly nearby, for pennies on the dollar. And of course everywhere is local for someone.
That Yvon is (still) some dude! Lots of innovations in both tech and culture from him.
I modeled my own OYB catalog/media effort after Patagonia in part...an Everyman's version. I've always liked their catalog except for the helicopters and exotica -- which removes about all of it -- but there is sometimes a little panache that persists. Rich kids hanging out in 3rd world countries is a limited scene, for me. As is extreme/danger sport (with its -- escaping from? -- rich parents bail-out option). But hanging out isn't so bad. OYB just does it mostly nearby, for pennies on the dollar. And of course everywhere is local for someone.