We started Western Rise with a moldy old table in our garage and a few boxes stuffed into my dad’s. No warehouse. No team. Just a belief that if we could design better gear—smarter, lighter, more versatile—it could change the way people experienced the world. We didn’t set out to build a clothing company (I told Kelly it would be side project like the four hour work Week). We set out to solve a problem we had as travelers: Why did we have to pack so much to do so little?
Since then, we’ve shipped to 68+ countries, built a team across 4 continents, and poured our souls into gear that’s gone from the top of Kilimanjaro to the back alleys of Tokyo (and just about every airport lounge in between). But we never forget where it started—or the wild stories that shaped this brand along the way.
To celebrate, we’re sharing a few of those moments—some gritty, some great, all part of the ride. and we will be asking you to share you personal travel stories too. Because the journey is truly the destination.
Thanks for traveling with us. – Will + Kelly
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