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Burgeon Named One of 2023’s Best Sustainable Outdoor Brands
Lincoln, New Hampshire: On April 22nd, Field & Stream named Burgeon Outdoor as one of 2023’s Best Sustainable Outdoor Brands. The rankings recognize outdoor brands committed to keeping the consumer’s and planet’s best interests in mind. Burgeon is one of 13 apparel brands to make the list. Among them are prestigious brands like Cotopaxi, Helly Hansen, and Patagonia.
Winning the Day, not the Race
The Tuckerman Inferno is a daunting challenge - a six mile fat bike, a six mile cross country ski, a five mile snowshoe, a 2.4 mile trail run and a ski mountaineering course in Tuckerman Ravine. It’s certainly not for everyone. The race requires both endurance and expertise in multiple outdoor skills.
Burgeon Athlete: Abishai Corey
Competitive ski racer and Lincoln local, Abishai Corey, has had an incredible Winter season! After qualifying for more events than expected, Abishai reached out to local businesses for sponsorships. Read her story here.
5% to the Community and Environment - 2022
One way we accomplish our mission is by giving away 5% of every sale to community and environmental efforts in the greater White Mountains region. In 2022, we made contributions to 13 organizations in our community. None of these contributions would have been possible without the amazing people who volunteer their time and resources to these organizations. Read on to learn a little about each of the organizations we contributed to in 2022.
Gift Guide: Winter Hiker
Have an avid winter hiker in your life and don't know what to get them? Don't worry, we've got you covered.
Reinventing Capitalism, the Burgeon Way (Part 2)
Textile and clothing manufacturing has a long, dark history of creating waste and exploiting workers. How do you change an industry when you are a new company? How do you develop and innovate new ways to manufacture clothing that are better for the environment, the people who make the products, and their communities
Reinventing Capitalism, the Burgeon Way (Part 1)
Note: This is part 1 of a 2-part series Burgeon ran in the Boston Globe in the Fall of 2022.
Born in the White Mountains of New Hampshire, Burgeon Outdoor is reinventing capitalism one piece of apparel at a time. Burgeon’s founder, Rudy Glocker, envisions a world filled with thriving mountain communities that positively impact their economy, environment, and community equally. Within Burgeon, he has found a way to make that dream a reality.
Passing out the Turkeys, Part IV
Lincoln, NH, the heart of the White Mountains. We are so honored to continue this wonderful tradition at Burgeon Outdoor. While many things have changed at Burgeon over the past year, this tradition runs strong – despite new realities. Each Thanksgiving we offer each of our employees the opportunity to take home a turkey for Thanksgiving dinner (and we threw in a pie this year for good measure!).
The Most Sustainable Hoodie We've Ever Made
The Pemi hoodie is the most sustainable hoodie we make - and just perhaps the most sustainable hoodie in the outdoor industry. In an effort to both expand our product selection and lower our carbon footprint we decided to create a version of our popular Highlander Hoodie, but made exclusively of “deadstock” material.
Original Osseo Trail
Lincoln, New Hampshire, the heart of the White Mountains. The original Osseo trail was in use up to the 1980’s. It provided a direct trail from the town of Lincoln up to the summit of Mt. Flume. This route is shorter (about 10 miles round trip) than the current Osseo trail which leaves from Lincoln Woods.
Burgeon Outdoor Acquires Select Production and IP Assets
LINCOLN, New Hampshire, September 27, 2022 – Burgeon Outdoor has acquired select assets of a legendary New Hampshire mountaineering brand. As a result of this acquisition, Burgeon will add New England cold weather essentials to its product line. These will include Burgeon’s first ever hardshell jacket and pants - capable of handling the worst conditions the White Mountains have to offer.