Letter from the founder
From an early age, skiing was a winter tradition in my family. Living on the east coast of the United States, I predominantly found myself in the White Mountains of the state of New Hampshire. During the 1970s and 1980s snow flakes seemed to fall from the sky frequently, accumulating in ample amounts at least boot high. Alps & Meters was founded to uphold the classic traditions of alpine sport. Ensuring that those traditions endure is also a driving force behind our collective passion and mission.
At the forefront of our business practices is the intention to act responsibly and as a positive and conscious steward of our global stakeholder relationships; those with teammates, vendors, partners, and the environment. In each facet of our organization we recognize that while challenges exist, there are also boundless opportunities for innovation. It is the latter frame of mind that drives our attitude of continuous improvement with the aim of not only upholding but sustaining the traditions which we hold so dear.
Belief & Mission
Alps & Meters exists to uphold the classic traditions of alpine sport. Our mission is to ensure that through conscious business practices and an attitude of continuous improvement, stakeholder dealings with teammates, vendors, partners, and the environment ensure the longevity and sustainability of the traditions that we love.
To our teammates and partners, we pledge a working relationship that is honest and centered upon fair dealings and mutually beneficial outcomes. As a simple rule, Alps & Meters will treat all interactions, whether internal and external, in the manner in which we hope to also be treated. It is our philosophy that such dealings generate a virtuous cycle of growth and continuous improvement for all.
There was a time during the early advent of alpine sport when, out of sheer necessity, garments were truly built to last. Constructed of natural materials available from the surrounding environment, traditional knitwear and outerwear of yesteryear was crafted with purpose that delivered protection, sustained wear, and was then handed down from generation to generation, passing with them a rich legacy of memories, stories, and traditions. Woven into the fabric of Alps & Meters’ soul and values is a commitment to old-world quality and an intention to revisit classic and sturdy methods of making, so as to create alpine sportswear meant for a lifetime of use in the mountains.