Feed Your Soul Through Nature and Adventure
ROYAL ROBBINS
ABOUT US
Royal Robbins was born in Yosemite, built on a belief that the way you do something matters. From the beginning, we’ve made clothing for people who live close to nature. not just on weekends, but as a way of life.
We design enduring, versatile apparel that moves easily from trail to town, sunrise hikes to late dinners around the fire. Our modern classics are built to last, made with lower-impact materials, and refined enough to wear anywhere adventure takes you.
We believe nature and adventure are good for the soul. Our mission is to create clothing that supports both, and to build our business with the same integrity that inspired it.
GET TO KNOW OUR TEAM
OUR STORY
CLIMBING LEGACY
Royal Robbins and his wife Liz founded the company in the 1960s, rooted in Yosemite’s golden age of climbing. Royal helped shape modern climbing ethics, and Liz made history as one of the first women to summit Half Dome.
ADVENTURE SPIRIT
They were united by more than climbing. A shared belief that adventure is essential - not just in the mountains, but in how you live, work, and move through the world.
DEFINING MOMENT
At a time when outdoor apparel was little more than army surplus and cutoffs, they decided climbers deserved better. What began with a simple realization that function, durability, and style could coexist became the foundation of Royal Robbins.
ADVENTURE CLOTHING
Inspired by a life spent outdoors, Royal and Liz created clothing for people who bring an adventurous spirit to everything they do.
VERSATILE WEAR
They designed durable pieces that perform in nature and carry a refined, understated style built to move seamlessly from trail to everyday life.
ETHICAL & SUSTAINABLE FROM THE BEGINNING
Guided by clean-climbing ethics and a deep respect for the natural world, they built the company on integrity, responsibility, and a commitment to doing things the right way.
THE NATURE OF BELONGING
SAY YES TO ADVENTURE
When Royal asked Liz, “Do you want to go on a climb?” she said yes... and went on to become one of the first women to summit Half Dome. That spirit still guides us today. We believe in saying yes to growth, exploration, and meaningful work.
What we offer:
A heritage brand with a clear purpose and passionate, values-driven teammates
A global environment where curiosity, initiative, and personal growth are encouraged
A company committed to strong communities, thriving natural spaces, and long-term, responsible performance
Departments
SUSTAINABILITY
To keep adventure alive for generations to come, we take responsibility for how our products are made and the impact we leave behind.
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JOB OPENINGS
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Associate Technical DesignerProduct Design & Development · Berkeley, CA
About Royal Robbins
Royal Robbins designs versatile apparel for every way you experience the outdoors. Founded in 1968 by climbers Royal and Liz Robbins, the brand was shaped in Yosemite and grounded in clean-climbing ethics, integrity, and a deep respect for the natural world.
From the beginning, we’ve created durable, functional styles designed to last with lower-impact materials and inspired by our Northern California roots. Our goal remains simple: build timeless clothing that supports a life of adventure, while reducing our impact on the places that make it possible.
“We need adventure. It’s in our blood. It will not go away. The mountains will continue to call because they uniquely fulfill our need for communion with nature, as well as hunger for adventure.”
— Royal Robbins