The outdoors are as authentic as it gets. I’ll always remember the time Ryan first said, “When I’m outside, I feel like the real me.” We were miles into the wilderness on a backpacking trip, stripped of creature comforts, but feeling fully and completely alive.

As a designer and illustrator, I wanted to capture that feeling in my sketchbook. What began as campsite sketches of pine needles and mountain peaks has grown into a product line designed almost entirely outdoors.

At the end of a long hike, shared memories are our favorite part of the adventure. That’s why each of our goods are inspired by real experiences. Our hope is that Alpinecho sparks adventure, storytelling, and a genuine appreciation for the outdoors—bug bites, blisters and all!

— Sarah Anderson, Co-founder + Artist