Garmont NA has acquired Life-Link Backcountry Travel, designers and developers of backcountry equipment. The terms of the acquisition were not disclosed.

“Life-Link and Garmont are a great match”, stated John Schweizer, Garmont NA’s President. “Life-Link’s ski and trekking poles as well as their avalanche shovels and probes compliment Garmont’s premium ski and backcountry products. With our existing distribution channels and Life-Link’s unique products, we have every confidence that this acquisition will lead to greater market penetration for both Life-Link and Garmont’s products.”

“After nearly thirty years stewardship we are very happy to hand the Life-Link brand into the capable hands of John Schweizer and his team at Garmont. NA. Life-Link has built a trust with the backcountry community which we are sure Garmont will carry forward with into the future. We wish them great success!” stated John Krisik, President of Life-Link International. “This sale comes at a favorable juncture for us as we are excited to focus on the growth that is taking place in our Croakies brand”, said Krisik.

Silver Steep Partners served as financial advisor to Life-Link Backcountry Travel.