Patagonia Clothing
In 1953, at age 14, Yvon Chouinard became a climber. By age 18, he had bought a forge and anvil, which he operated out of his parents’ garage and back garden. Yvon started to make and sell pitons for $1.50 each. By 2012, Patagonia had netted $500 million, becoming one of the biggest names in outdoor apparel.