2025.01.29

Exploring the Charm of Marmot's Winter Classic "Mammoth Down Parka"

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The internationally renowned outdoor brand "Marmot" has a wide variety of outdoor apparel that is suitable for outdoor fields.

Among Marmot's beloved winter classics, the iconic item that comes to mind is the "Mammoth Down Parka." This time, I will delve into the roots and allure of this item, weaving in the brand’s history.

The Origins of Marmot: Creating Parkas & Sleeping Bags for Their Own Use

Let’s start with the roots of the Marmot brand.

In 1971, Eric Reynolds and Dave Huntley, students at the University of California, Santa Cruz, established the "Marmot Club," focusing on mountain climbing activities.

They began making parkas and sleeping bags for their own use in their college dormitory, which led to the establishment of "Marmot Mountain Works" in 1974, giving birth to the "Marmot" brand.

Marmot Was the First to Incorporate "GORE-TEX" into Outdoor Apparel

After establishing the company, they moved their base from California to Durango, Colorado, and opened their first store. At that time, popular actor Clint Eastwood, known in America, wore Marmot's "Golden Mantle Parka" in the action film "The Eiger Sanction," which became a major hit and propelled the brand into the limelight.