Brian Buckley (he/him)

Photographer • Snowboarder •Kayaker •Mountain biker •Amateur mycologist • Avid dabbler in all things adventurous

Growing up in Issaquah, WA introduced me to the outdoors at an early age. As a kid, hiking was an easy introduction to the outdoors because all you needed were some snacks and a pair of shoes. As I grew up, the urge to enjoy all the downhill after the uphill has pushed me to pursue Snowboarding, Splitboarding, Mountain Biking, and kayaking. Yes, sometimes we even hike kayaks into places. These days I spend all winter chasing the perfect turn on snow and splitting my summer tapping into the flow state on bike trails and in the river.

My experience as a guide and an avid recreation enthusiast will help me assist you in finding the right piece of gear to help you enjoy your passions.

Laura Patton (she/her)

Bikepacker • Dog mom • Nordic newbie • Hiker • Road tripper • Bike mechanic • Snowboarder • Cookie connoisseur

I dove head first into the outdoor industry at 16 and haven’t looked back. I loved the way being active in the outdoors could challenge me and calm me simultaneously. In the 16 years since, my roles have included work at climbing gyms, ski areas, bike tour companies, sewing bikepacking bags, and as a bike mechanic.

I spent several years on the road, living first out of a Honda CRV, then a van. During those years I followed my passion for climbing which morphed into an interest in bike touring and backpacking, then backcountry skiing, and a little bit of everything in between. I finally landed back on biking as my favorite outdoor activity.

My goal is to make the outdoors more accessible to everyone in our valley by sharing knowledge, building community, and being a resource for all your gear questions.