Mountainsmith
Joshua Kerns is an experienced professional with a diverse background in management and military service. Currently serving as General Manager and Sales Manager at Mountainsmith since April 2019, Joshua has effectively led operational and sales strategies. With a long-standing commitment to the U.S. Army Reserves since 1994, Joshua holds the rank of Infantry Captain and specializes as a cultural analysis officer within the Washington Army National Guard. Previous roles include Sales Operations Manager at SCARPA North America and Operations Manager at Sherpa Adventure Gear, where Joshua improved operational efficiency and profitability. Joshua also owned and operated North Cascades Lodge from 2006 to 2010, transforming it into a valued asset. Joshua earned a Bachelor’s degree in History from the University of South Carolina, completing studies in 2003.
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Mountainsmith
At Mountainsmith, we celebrate not only the gear that has led us here, but the stories, adventures, and experiences that have defined the rugged, Colorado-grown, no B.S. lifestyle we continue to share. Founded in Golden, Colorado in 1979, Mountainsmith was born and bred in the Rockies. Our story began with Colorado adventurists that never quite fit (or cared about) the status quo. Not afraid to get their hands dirty, they needed seriously durable gear that could withstand the rigors of their backcountry pursuits. With weeks at a time in the woods, they’d come up with new ideas and prototypes out of any materials on-hand, not just building gear, but building a culture and brand that is still rooted in its connection to the Rockies. We’ve spent the last 40+ years playing and working hard; testing and creating innovative technology and materials; serving and joining non-traditional outdoorsmen and women on trails long and short; combining our passions for backpacking, camping, and hiking. Our gear, like our community, is forged for life.