Brand profile
BLACKYAK
Seoul mountaineering brand founded in 1973, making technical outdoor apparel, hiking footwear and gear under its "Himalayan Original" slogan.
What to know about BLACKYAK
BLACKYAK is a South Korean mountaineering and outdoor brand. It started in 1973, when Kang Tae-sun opened a small store in Seoul selling imported outdoor gear. The family-run BYN Blackyak owns it and sells hiking jackets, down, fleece, trekking pants, hiking shoes, backpacks and equipment under the "Himalayan Original" slogan. A European division in Munich develops technical lines for ski touring, expeditions and alpine climbing, including Polartec and RECCO-equipped pieces. In Korea, the brand sells through BYN's official online mall, and a global shop serves Europe.
- Founded
- 1973
- Origin
- Seoul, South Korea
- Price
- $$$
- Styles
- Gorpcore / Outdoor
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