In January 2018, Baffin kicked off the Explore Your Outdoors Expedition, cycling 1,000 km around Lake Ontario. Led by Mark and Brent Hubner with Chris Surette and Jan-Sebastian La Pierre of A for Adventure, the journey began at Baffin’s Stoney Creek headquarters, testing gear in real winter conditions.
Forged on the Journey
Baffin’s story is written across snow, ice, and untamed landscapes around the world. Decades of legacy expeditions—trails blazed long before our time—shaped the boots and gear we make today. Every frozen summit, remote trek, and extreme test taught us what endures, what fails, and what inspires innovation.
From boots that conquered towering peaks to apparel that withstood blizzards, each journey became a lesson. Early challenges sparked breakthroughs, and real-world experiences became the foundation for our designs.
Baffin products earn their reputation through Real-World Testing™. Our legacy is built on the journeys that tested us—and the gear that rose to meet every challenge along the way.
FROM THE ARCHIVES
EXPEDITION ARCHIVE
EVEREST BASECAMP | 2011
In May 2011, Paul Hubner began a Himalayan trek from Lukla to Everest Base Camp, 17,598 ft above sea level. This journey tested Baffin gear in extreme conditions, shaping a new era of Real-World Testing® and pushing product development to new heights.
Expedition Archive
MOUNT RAINIER | 2010
Baffin’s winter ascent of Mount Rainier in 2010 pushed gear to its limits. At 14,411 ft, the peak’s harsh terrain and volatile conditions shaped the products we rely on for extreme environments.
Expedition Archive
BAFFIN ISLAND | 2009
Paul and Ryan Hubner set foot on Baffin Island in March 2009, navigating 305,000 km² of Arctic wilderness. From glaciers to valleys, the expedition pushed gear and inspired innovations that define Baffin today.
Expedition Archive
North Pole | 2008
The 2008 North Pole expedition pushed Baffin to new extremes. Paul Hubner, with sons Mark and Brent and polar guide Doug Stoup, faced Arctic challenges that shaped both gear innovation and family legacy.
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