New
Zealand travel and adventure brand Kathmandu announced new sales representation
in the Pacific Northwest, Rockies and Southwest by The Alta Group, Urban Outdoors,
and Pacific Crest Trading accordingly.
“We have assembled some of the most experienced and professional sales
reps in the business and we look forward to working with them to
build the Kathmandu brand in North America,” said Bill Chandler, Kathmandu
NA vice president of sales and marketing.
The Alta Group (www.altagroupinc.com) will be representing the brand in Washington, Oregon, Idaho and Montana. The Seattle based agency prides itself on working with manufactures that share their personal commitment to the environment and sustainability. The Alta Group also represents Petzl, Nikwax, Adventure Medial Kits, and Oboz.
Urban Outdoors (www.urbanoutdoorsales.net) will represent Kathmandu in Colorado, Wyoming, Utah, and New Mexico. Founded in 2016 by Nick Patston, Urban Outdoors services a mix of brands in the tactical and outdoor markets including Propper International, Nightstick, Brooking Industries, Optic Nerve, Qalo, and Croakies. Pacific Crest Trading (www.pctreps.com) will represent Kathmandu in California, Nevada, Arizona and Hawaii. Founded by Dan Miller in 1998 following stints as an agency rep and a dealer service representative for Gregory Mountain Products. The Truckee, California based agency represents Cascade Designs, Gregory packs, Darn Tough, and Oboz.
