About evo

People often ask when and why I started evo. The inspiration for evo began long before I launched evogear.com from my garage in 2001 while living between Whistler and Seattle.

My Uncle Jack introduced me to skiing at Mt. Ashland in Oregon when I was in the fifth grade. His generosity in paying for my rentals and lift tickets ignited my passion for spending as much time as possible on the mountain and in the outdoors.

I started buying and selling baseball cards, which eventually led to purchasing gear and lift tickets. This early hustle fueled my love for winter sports, biking, surfing, and ultimately, evo. Growing up in Roseburg, Oregon, I witnessed stark differences in childhood experiences. At a young age, I encountered issues like abuse and homelessness among friends, which made me reflect on my own fortunate upbringing. These experiences inspired our commitment to giving back through volunteer work and philanthropy.

Over twenty years later, my desire to share our love for sport and culture remains strong. We strive to bring people together through our evo stores in the U.S. and Whistler, evo.com, Rhythm Japan, evo Hotels, The Callaghan outside Whistler, evoTrip, Rhythm Rides, and All Together Skateparks in Seattle and SLC—and we’re just getting started.

We are deeply grateful for your support. This journey has provided opportunities for our 1,000+ global team members and enabled us to invest in our communities, volunteering tens of thousands of hours and contributing millions to organizations that help underserved kids experience the outdoors—offering the life-changing inspiration I felt as a child.

Thank you all!

Bryce