OUR MISSION

IN HARMONY WITH THE MOUNTAINS

Nature is our home; the summit is our destination. On our mountaineering tours and expeditions, we, mountaineers also have the mission to carry out all our activities in harmony with the mountains. Respect, humility, tolerance and appreciation are values ​​that are our benchmark - towards nature as well as towards the people who live in and with it.

These values ​​are also the basis of our daily life and the foundation of our business activities. BLACKYAK - Made for Missions.

  • HIGHEST QUALITY

  • We develop innovative and technical products that must meet the high standards of our athletes and the missions of our customers. Whether on an 8000 meter peak, climbing a rock or hiking around a mountain lake, our products reliably protect against wind, rain, cold or heat. To ensure this, we work together with the best product developers, designers and manufacturers.

     

  • Through the careful selection of our partners, we ensure that they also impose the strictest ecological and social criteria, commit themselves to international standards and undergo regular checks by independent institutions.

MADE FOR MISSIONS

  • OUR HERITAGE

  • Our history in Europe is still young, but BLACKYAK already has a long tradition. And it is an incomparable success story: In 1973, Tae Sun Kang opened a small store with imported outdoor clothing and equipment. But soon he developed his own collection and BLACKYAK was born. Even today, BLACKYAK is still a family run, represented around the globe and one of the most recognized tech labels in the outdoor industry.

THE FIRST MISSION

The story of a man who inspired an entire industry

»WE ARE MADE FOR MISSIONS«

MILESTONES

Foundation of the Himalayan original BLACKYAK by Tae Sun Kang, who opens his first shop in the "Garment District" in Seoul, the capital of South Korea.

MILESTONES

Sponsorship of a Korean expedition to Nanga Parbat, the so-called "King of the Mountains".

MILESTONES

Acquisition of a GORE-TEX® license for production and distribution.

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BLACKYAK starts sales in China. Stores open in 18 department stores in Beijing, Tianjin and Yensha.

MILESTONES

BLACKYAK takes part in the ISPO in Beijing for the first time.

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Foundation of the company "BLACKYAK CO. LTD.".

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Opening of a fully automated distribution center in Yangji with an area of ​​15,000 square meters. It is one of the largest and most modern logistics centers in the outdoor industry.

MILESTONES

BLACKYAK is exhibiting at ISPO Munich in Germany for the first time.

MILESTONES

Europe headquarters with showroom and office opened in Munich.

MILESTONES

BLACKYAK donates $1 million to Tibet earthquake victims.

MILESTONES

BLACKYAK wins eleven ISPO Awards - 8 of them in the Gold category! Successful market entry in Europe, Canada and the USA.

MILESTONES

Further ISPO Awards for the "Signature Jacket", the "Heavy Duty Down Jacket" and the "Vivid Jacket". With a total of 16 awards, BLACKYAK is the most successful brand in the history of the ISPO Awards.

MILESTONES

BLACKYAK presents the Midshell® category with the "Modicana Jacket" and wins an ISPO Gold Award for it. The "Hariana Jacket" and the "Brangus Jacket" are recognized as ISPO Winners.

MILESTONES

The INTO AIR platform is launched with the autumn/winter collection. With a total of 24 ISPO Awards won, BLACKYAK is strengthening its position as an innovation leader. "Mountain Shemagh", "Kostroma Jacket" and "Sindhi Vest" are honored with the ISPO Award. The "Watusi Down Suit" and the "Calvana Hoody" receive the title ISPO Winner. BLACKYAK opens its own PRODUCT LAB in Munich.

MILESTONES

Two more ISPO Awards for BLACKYAK. The "Amrit BC Pants" wins an ISPO Gold Award, the "Ata Jacket" is ISPO Winner.

MILESTONES

BLACKYAK presents "The One". A collection that sets new standards. This is made possible by the completely in-house development in our own development lab in close cooperation with the BLACKYAK athletes and friends.

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