New Outdoor Gear Repair Hub Opens in Kootenays, B.C.
Ripped tent? No sweat. New hub for outdoor gear repair and design launches B.C.'s Kootenays
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The College of the Rockies, in partnership with Kootenay Outdoor Recreation Enterprise, has launched Canada's first outdoor gear repair and advanced manufacturing centre in Cranbrook, B.C. This initiative aims to support the local outdoor gear industry, provide training for students, and reduce waste by promoting gear repair.
- 01The Rehub Circular Technology Centre received $1 million in provincial funding.
- 02KORE represents about 100 local gear makers and designers in the Kootenays.
- 03The initiative aims to reduce waste by repairing outdoor gear instead of discarding it.
- 04Outdoor recreation contributes $4.8 billion annually to British Columbia's economy.
- 05The facility will offer workforce training and support R&D for local outdoor gear manufacturers.
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In southeastern British Columbia, the College of the Rockies has unveiled Canada's first outdoor gear repair and advanced manufacturing centre, known as the Rehub Circular Technology Centre. This initiative, developed in collaboration with the Kootenay Outdoor Recreation Enterprise (KORE), aims to bolster the local outdoor gear industry, provide hands-on training for students, and minimize waste by promoting the repair of outdoor equipment. The centre has been funded with $1 million from the provincial government and will serve as a permanent base for KORE's mobile repair team, which previously operated during the summer months. KORE's board chair, Matt Mosteller, emphasized the importance of maintaining outdoor gear to prevent it from ending up in landfills. The new facility is expected to become a key hub for Canada's outdoor recreation sector, fostering collaboration among students, industry professionals, and the outdoor community. The initiative aligns with the College of the Rockies' long-standing commitment to adventure education and aims to create new career opportunities for local youth.
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The initiative will create job opportunities and provide training for students in the outdoor gear industry.
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