Actionsports division: Rossignol (Park City, Utah)For over 100 years, Rossignol has been the benchmark in winter sports, making skiing and riding easier, more inspiring and more fun. From competitive athletes to cautious first-timers, its technical innovations in construction and design continue pushing the boundaries of what skiers and riders can achieve on snow. No matter where the snow takes you, whether you're resort-based or backcountry-bound, Rossignol delivers the groundbreaking performance, versatility, and ease-of-use to ensure yet Another Best Day. The company was recognized by REI as a Vendor Partner category winner in 1993, 1995 and 2003.
Outdoorwear division: Darn Tough Vermont (Northfield, Vermont)
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Darn Tough Vermont is an American manufacturer of premium, all-weather outdoor socks with specialty and tactical product lines.
Its product is distinguished from industry competitors by 100 percent USA manufacturing; small-needle knitting which results in more stitches per inch and exceptional durability and cushioning; True-Seamless™ technology; and an exclusive blend of either Coolmax or ultra-fine merino wool for comfort, fit, durability and moisture management. Founded by Ric Cabot in 2004, a third-generation sock maker, Darn Tough Vermont operates out of Cabot Hosiery Mills.
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