KORE Outdoors Podcast

Bill Amos is the Founder & CEO of NW Alpine based in Salem, Oregon. NW Alpine has been producing technical outdoor apparel in the US since 2010. For many of those years, NW Alpine produced everything in-house and was the contract manufacturer for several other brands.

Here are a few of the topics covered in this episode:
  • How alpinism prepared him for entrepreneurship 
  • Starting a USA-made brand in response to the 2008 financial crisis
  • Lessons learned from starting, growing and eventually closing a factory
  • Why manufacturing in the US is critical for the future of the economy
Learn more about NW Alpine and see their gear: NW Alpine

Learn more about KORE: KORE Outdoors

Connect with Bill on LinkedIn:  Bill Amos

Connect with Christian on LinkedIn: Christian Rawles

Want to get in touch? Send an email: christian@koreoutdoors.org

What is KORE Outdoors Podcast?

Dive into insightful conversations with entrepreneurs and leaders shaping the outdoor industry.

Each episode explores practical strategies and inspiring stories to help you navigate your career in the outdoor industry.

Your host, Christian Rawles, brings 15 years of experience as the former owner of Ambler Mountain Works and his current role as KORE Business Advisor.

This podcast is a production of KORE - the Kootenay Outdoor Recreation Enterprise. KORE is a non-profit organization based in the Kootenay region of interior British Columbia. KORE’s mission is to support the growing network of gear and apparel makers, designers and entrepreneurs within the Kootenays.