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Mar 2020
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The North Face vs Patagonia - Dirtbags |...

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It’s the 1960s, and two climbing buddies are about to lay the foundations for a new industry.The older of the two is an outdoorsman and part-time blacksmith Yvon Chouinard. His younger buddy is Doug Tompkins, who abandoned his Connecticut rich-kid life to find his kicks in the wilderness.Niether dreams of riches. They just want enough money to keep climbing. ... Show More
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