Yvon Chouinard Wife, Wiki, Biography, Age, Net Worth, Children, House, Family

Yvon Chouinard Wife, Wiki

Yvon Chouinard is an American rock climber, philanthropist, environmentalist, and businessman in the outdoor recreation sector. The environmental commitment of his business, Patagonia, is well-known.

The father of Chouinard was a French Canadian mechanic. Yvon and his family shifted to Southern California in 1947 from Lewiston, Maine.

Chouinard enjoys tenkara fly fishing and is also an accomplished surfer, kayaker, and falconer. He has written about ethical issues related to climbing, business, and environmentalism.

Early climbing friends of his were Tom and Royal Robbins. He founded the Southern California Falconry Club as a young man and was a member of the Sierra Club.

His research into falcon aeries introduced him to rock climbing. He chose to train himself in blacksmithing in order to create his own climbing tools, which he then sold in order to save money and make adjustments to the manner he was climbing.

Personal life

At California State University, Fresno, where she was studying art and home economics, Malinda Pennoyer was the woman Chouinard fell in love with and eventually married. They have a daughter and a boy (Fletcher) (Claire).

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