Yvon Chouinard

In Let My People Go Surfing, Yvon Chouinard takes readers on an extraordinary journey from his humble beginnings to becoming a pioneering figure in both the outdoor industry and environmental activism. This captivating memoir shares the compelling narrative of a young boy who moved to Southern California with little knowledge of English and even less money, yet grew to inspire...

This book features rare, once-thought-lost photos of the 1968 first ascent of the California Route on Cerro Fitz Roy, the third ascent of the mountain. With accompanying retrospective essays, Climbing Fitz Roy, 1968 presents photo documentation of the climb, places it in the social and climbing context of the times, and reflects on how this momentous trip influenced the lives...

For nearly 80 years, Yvon Chouinard has followed his own advice, pursuing, with equal fervour, sports adventures, business excellence, and environmental activism. Since 1950, he has captured the lessons and revelations he's learned in articles and books, personal letters and poetry, introductions and eulogies. Chouinard himself has selected his favourites from years of reflection, all accompanied by illustrative photos, many...

Together, these anglers have nearly 200 years of fly fishing experience. They've tried—and refined—it all, so you can catch fish anywhere, anytime, with just one type of fly. Angling aficionados and authors Yvon Chouinard, Craig Mathews, and Mauro Mazzo join together again to reveal the secret to successful fly fishing: the pheasant tail fly. In Simple Fly Fishing (Patagonia, 2014;...

Modern-day fly fishing, like much in life, has become exceedingly complex, with high-tech gear, a confusing array of flies and terminal tackle, accompanied by high-priced fishing guides. This book reveals that the best way to catch trout is simply, with a rod and a fly and not much else. The wisdom in this book comes from a simpler time, when...