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Patagonia

Patagonia is an apparel and outdoor gear company with roots in Yvon Chouinard’s climbing equipment. Chouinard’s own account connects its products and environmental commitments with how the business is run.

Origins: Climbing gear and apparelChouinard’s original company account; no inferred athlete employment.Source
Company approach: Products and environmental commitmentsCompany-owned explanation, rather than independent performance assessment.Source

1 TUM report · Published coverage below

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Jul 2024Peak 1Nov 2026

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In The Ultra Minute

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June 10, 2026Published in TUM

Woodward’s Patagonia announcement and qualifying context

Woodward joined Patagonia’s trail-running roster ahead of Western States. Freetrail credited three top-five Golden Ticket finishes in one season: third at Javelina, fourth at Black Canyon and fifth at Canyons. This is dated team/qualifying context, separate from his later Western States finish.

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Trail-running roster announcement

Canyon Woodward

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Reported 2026-06-10

June roster announcement

TUM reported Woodward joining the trail-running roster before Western States. This dated announcement establishes no permanent employment or contract.

TUM · Jun 10, 2026

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Patagonia / Yvon Chouinard September 14, 2022 company letter; exact publication time unavailable · Checked Oct 21, 2026

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Public background & sources Checked October 21, 2026

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Published TUM issueThe Ultra Minute · 2026-06-10
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