Since 1977
Blake Annable began designing and manufacturing sports equipment and apparel in Western Canada for specialty retailers and corporate clients. What began as a small business venture eventually grew to become one of the largest privately owned and operated international apparel companies.
Promark is founded by Blake Annable in Western Canada as a distributor of sportswear & accessories to independent Canadian sporting goods retailers.The first warehouse was in the basement of a dry cleaning shop in North Vancouver.The first big break came with the development of a popular gym bag that was sold in department stores across the country.
A newly minted trademark was registered.Stormtech had been coined for a new all-weather system jacket, but would become the company's international trademark.
After 2 decades of growth and success in Canada, Stormtech expands its operations to the US with a distribution center.
The Stormtech 3-in-1 System Jacket is introduced.A waterprooof shell with a removable, ultra-warm insulated inner jacket, to mix and match layers based on the weather forecast or your mood.
The ultimate wet weather protection and cutting edge style.With its sleek silhouette, the Synthesis Stormshell is a take everywhere piece. Features include HSXTREME waterproof/breathable technology, a full coverage hood and Stormtech's most advanced articulation and ergonomic fit to date.
At Stormtech, we believe that an active, outdoor lifestyle can inspire, motivate and change lives. Through the 1:1 Initiative, Stormtech donates much needed outdoor apparel to our partner organizations, to introduce youth to outdoor adventure.
Stormtech wants everyone to experience their love of the outdoors. This is why, Stormtech will be donating 1% of its total global sales, in the form of much needed apparel to partner organizations.
Street2Peak
Born in the Lower East Side of Vancouver, BC in 2013 with the idea of giving disadvantaged youth an opportunity to explore the world. This 10-year project will have cohorts of 15 youth train year-round in preparation for five major international explorations on five different continents.
In 2015 Street2Peak climbed Kilimanjaro and explored the Serengeti. In 2017 Street2Peak trekked through the wilds of Patagonia and the Southern Andes. Their next expedition in 2019 will be towards the Southern Cross and explore the vast topography of New Zealand.
TAKE A HIKE
Take a Hike is a full-time alternate education program that engages vulnerable youth ages 15-18 through a combination of academics, therapy, adventure-based learning and community involvement in British Columbia.
Students in the program often struggle with issues that have inhibited their success such as drug and alcohol addiction, physical and mental abuse, criminal activity, low self-esteem, depression, and/or trauma.
The program's goals are to minimize barriers to learning, address personal issues, and help students achieve greater social and academic success.
