SIR EDMUND HILLARY FOUNDATION OF CANADA



Baffin is proud to partner with the Sir Edmund Hillary Foundation of Canada — an organization dedicated to supporting Sherpa communities in Nepal through education, health care, and environmental stewardship. This long-standing partnership reflects our belief that exploration carries responsibility and that meaningful impact is built through
ongoing commitment.

A Long-Standing Commitment to Responsible Exploration and Community Impact

The Sir Edmund Hillary Foundation of Canada has spent decades supporting Sherpa communities in Nepal, investing in initiatives that strengthen education systems, improve access to health care, and protect the environment in the Solu Khumbu region of the Himalayas.

At Baffin, we believe that testing product in extreme environments comes with an obligation to give back. Our partnership with the Sir Edmund Hillary Foundation is rooted in this belief and forms an important part of our broader corporate citizenship efforts.

A Shared Philosophy

Founded by Sir Edmund Hillary following his expeditions to the Himalayas, the Foundation was built on the idea that exploration should benefit the people and places that make it possible. Its work focuses on long-term, community-led solutions that create lasting opportunity in remote
regions.

This philosophy aligns closely with Baffin’s own approach to exploration — grounded in respect, responsibility, and long-term thinking.

Real-World Tested™ in Nepal

In 2011, Baffin travelled to Nepal as part of an expedition to Everest Base Camp, combining Real-World Tested™ product validation with community engagement through the Sir Edmund Hillary Foundation.

Led by Baffin’s Chief Testing Officer, Paul Hubner, the expedition reached elevations of approximately 17,600 feet. While testing product in demanding alpine conditions, Baffin also supported initiatives connected to the Foundation’s work in the region.

As part of this partnership, Baffin helped support the development of a computer lab at Khumjung School, expanding access to educational resources in a remote Himalayan community closely tied to Sir Edmund Hillary’s legacy.

This expedition marked an important moment in the partnership — one chapter within a broader, ongoing relationship.

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How We Support the Foundation Today

Baffin’s partnership with the Sir Edmund Hillary Foundation of Canada continues through accessible, always-on support that allows our community to participate in meaningful impact.

Through Beam Impact, the Foundation is featured as an always-on giving partner at checkout on baffin.com. Customers can choose to make a voluntary donation alongside their purchase, directly supportineducation, health care, and environmental initiatives in Nepal.

This approach reflects how we think about corporate citizenship — integrated into everyday actions, sustained over time, and strengthened through community participation.

Responsible Exploration, Long-Term Impact

Real-World Tested™ goes beyond product performance. It
represents how we show up in the environments that challenge us most and how we
support the people who live there year-round.

Our continued partnership with the Sir Edmund Hillary
Foundation of Canada reinforces a simple belief: exploration should leave
places and communities stronger than we found them.

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