How This Founder Turned a Mountain Obsession into a $2M Gear Brand
Starting from a van conversion in the French Alps, Sarah Mitchell built one of the fastest-growing trail running brands in Europe — without a single day of traditional retail.
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Starting from a van conversion in the French Alps, Sarah Mitchell built one of the fastest-growing trail running brands in Europe — without a single day of traditional retail.
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