Gearhouse

Turns out that making things free gets lots of people to show up! Our event attendance has tripled and we're bringing on new events daily to get people out and about in Seattle whether you're new in town or been here awhile. We're continuing a new habit here by sharing Gearhouse's community update's in public as we've found communication is the heart of community building. We're having a lot of fun being social this winter and I want to express gratitude for everyone who’s continued to be a part of Gearhouse in any shape and form. It really feels like we’re hitting our stride in helping people make the most of what Seattle’s outdoors (and the city) have to offer. Enough of the ooey-gooey heartfelt stuff for now - here’s a quick update on Gearhouse’s recent and upcoming happenings! Give it a read and come join us - pop on over to our calendar at https://lnkd.in/g_kX4yyV and find an event just for you. No membership required (though it's better if you are, I promise)!

Are you passionate about marketing and have a knack for compelling copywriting and email campaigns? We're looking for a talented Marketing Coordinator to join our team! #hiring #seattle #outdoorindustry

Four years ago, I was running a sputtering one-person software startup. I was grinding to give people agency on climate change and losing my outdoor community in the process. In the rare moments I would leave my computer, I would find respite in the outdoors. Climbing, biking, skiing and paddling - anything to get my brain off work and appreciate the things that make us feel alive. I’d moved to Seattle 10 years ago and I’d gotten a taste of the outdoors but had maxed out my ability to stumble into new adventure. At the same time, I no longer had the big tech company network of people to jump into an adventure with or do something that was a little bit beyond my comfort range and I was tired of adventuring with work people anyway. The people I did meet had vastly different adventure styles than I. Some had busy schedules, some didn’t have the gear to come along on the adventures I was planning, and some wanted to do the same thing over and over again, and in that, it occurred to me that I had been solving the wrong problem. Fast forward 12 months and I decided to reinvent gear rental with a brick-and-mortar business aimed at building an all-welcoming community in the outdoors for both those new to the city and those that just want something new and always at hand. I had some gear in my closet, a van, and zero experience… If that sounds like the beginning of another tragic startup story, I’m proud to say, not yet! It hasn’t been easy, but it’s been the best adventure I’ve ever taken, and it’s led to the ever-evolving creation that is Gearhouse. Growing Gearhouse has required some skill, luck, and at times, blissful ignorance. I don’t pretend to have all of the answers, but I’m excited to start sharing more about the Gearhouse journey and the trials, challenges, learnings, wins, and accomplishments we’ve had over the last three years. I’ll be sharing on LinkedIn more regularly, but I’d also love to chat over a cup of coffee at that “brick-and-mortar business,” Basecamp Cafe or connect over our Monthly Outdoor Trivia nights! Thanks SeattleMet and forever thanks to the Gearhouse Members and staff for sticking with us at every turn! https://lnkd.in/gsVThAJ7