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CREEK TO PEAK WEAR / BOZEMAN, MONTANA Frank Gazella Jr. founded Creek to Peak Wear in 2016 after arriving in Bozeman during a month-long road trip. A natural entrepreneur, he formerly ran a successful pierogi (dumpling) company in Kansas for nine years after leaving the Marines. The simple and smart Creek to Peak logo is offered on apparel from T-shirts and hoodies to beanies and trucker hats. The company also partners with other brands on its website to encourage an eclectic mix of small businesses to market their products directly to consumers. Oh, and they also host Montana’s first mountain Soap Box Derby in Livingston every April.
KIDS CORE FLEECE FULL-ZIP HOODIE
Made with a cozy, 50/50 cotton and poly fleece blend, the Core Fleece Full-Zip Hoodie is meant to be everyday wear for the little ones when the temps drop. Offered in two colors, the neon blue sports “make adventure” on the back and the dark heather declares “find adventure.” Encourage a life of adventure in your kiddos with one of these sharp hoodies. $35 creektopeakwear.com
MYSTERY RANCH / BOZEMAN, MONTANA The history of Mystery Ranch runs deep, both in Bozeman and in backpacks. Dana Gleason started his first pack company in the ‘70s called Kletterwerks—since resurrected as a Mystery Ranch line—and went on to found the iconic Dana Design with Renee Sippel-Baker in 1985. They sold the industry standard brand in 1995, but couldn’t stay out of the business long. In 2000, they began Mystery Ranch with a focus on durability, comfort and weight bearing—ask any hunter who’s hauled a quartered elk out of the backcountry with one of their packs. With an emphasis on innovation, the company is beloved by wildland firefighters, hunters, soldiers, backpackers and skiers.
SADDLE PEAK BACKPACK
The redesigned Saddle Peak is making a big splash in the snowsports industry this season. The 21-liter pack is built for comfortable ski and snowboard carry whether you’re hiking the ridge at Bridger Bowl, or ticking off couloirs in the Teton backcountry. In addition to the well-designed avalanche gear pocket, it features easy body panel access when your boards are attached and a burly yoke to carry all that’s necessary for your mountain missions. $229 mysterranch.com
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